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Panel Hears Bill Extending Time Window for Tuition Waiver for Children of Eligible Veterans

Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee · January 21, 2026
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Summary

HB 2324 would change state tuition‑waiver timing for children of eligible veterans by giving an eight‑year period from the date of a parent's disability determination (when that determination occurs after the child turns 18) to use the waiver; staff said the revision aligns state and federal rules in certain circumstances.

The committee heard House Bill 2324, which would adjust Washington State law governing tuition waivers for children and spouses of eligible veterans or National Guard members who are permanently and totally disabled or who died in service.

Committee staff Elizabeth Wren outlined the bill’s intent: currently children must be between 17 and 26 to…

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