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Senate hearing spotlights push to restore Washington College Grant awards for private nonprofits
Summary
Senate Bill 58‑28 would change how maximum Washington College Grant and College Bound Scholarship awards are calculated for private not‑for‑profit four‑year institutions—linking them to average awards at public research institutions—to restore funds cut the prior session; college presidents, students and business groups largely supported the change, public faculty raised concerns about prioritization.
Chair Tawanna Nobles opened a public hearing on Senate Bill 58‑28, a proposal to adjust how the Washington College Grant and College Bound Scholarship calculate maximum awards for students attending private not‑for‑profit four‑year institutions. Staff told the committee the change would take effect beginning in the 2026–27 academic year (for the Washington College Grant) and 2027–28 for College Bound awards.
Sponsor Nobles framed the bill as restoring fairness and predictability for students at private nonprofit…
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