Governor Bob Ferguson says he will propose requiring FAFSA completion for graduation
In a video to the advisory board, Governor Bob Ferguson said he plans to propose legislation that would require students to complete the FAFSA or sign an opt-out form before graduation; advisory members raised concerns about mandating completion and stressed the need for supports and clear definitions of success.
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Governor Bob Ferguson appeared by video during the advisory board’s June meeting and praised the campaign’s progress, saying Washington had moved from the high 40s to 36th in national FAFSA completion rankings. "In this next legislative session, I plan to propose legislation that's been approved in multiple other states that actually requires completion of the FAFSA for graduation," he said, adding that students would be able to sign an opt-out form if they chose not to complete the form.
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