Board staff proposes students work through a sample FAFSA/WASFA; debate centers on privacy and equity
Staff proposed that students interact with a sample FAFSA/WASFA as evidence in the High School and Beyond Plan rather than mandating official federal submissions. Board members and community liaisons deliberated privacy, opt-out records and district capacity; staff will include the approach in an August resolution for further review.
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State Board of Education staff proposed adding an activity to the High School and Beyond Plan requiring students to work through a sample FAFSA or WASFA form with educator support, rather than mandating formal federal or state submissions.
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