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Bill would put FAFSA/WASFA status into students' high‑school plans; agency warns implementation lacks funding

Washington Complete FAFSA Campaign Advisory Board · March 17, 2026
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Summary

WASAC staff told the advisory board that Senate Bill 5841 would require FAFSA/WASFA completion indicators in high‑school-and‑beyond plans and that portal changes and data‑sharing with OSPI are needed. A WASAC fiscal note of a little over $100,000 for FY27 was not funded; staff plan to seek funding next year.

Joel Anderson, associate director of legislative and external affairs at the Washington Student Achievement Council (WASAC), briefed the advisory board on legislation passed this session that affects campaign implementation.

"We did see Senate Bill 5841 from Senator Behnke passing the House toward the end of this session, and it's currently awaiting Governor Ferguson's signature," Anderson said. He described the…

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