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SB 5402

Modifying financial aid eligibility.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Chapman and 13 co-sponsors

SB 5402 modifies Washington State financial aid eligibility criteria, advancing through education committee with a substitute version toward budget review.

Referred to Ways & Means.
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Bill Summary · SB 5402

Legislative bill overview

SB 5402 modifies financial aid eligibility requirements in Washington State, though the specific changes are not detailed in the available legislative action records. The bill has progressed through the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development with a "do pass" recommendation on a substitute version and is currently under review by the Ways & Means Committee for fiscal analysis.

Why is this important

Financial aid eligibility changes directly affect thousands of Washington students' access to higher education funding and can either expand or restrict who qualifies for state-sponsored assistance. The bill's movement through both education policy and budget committees indicates it carries significant budgetary implications that warrant careful fiscal scrutiny.

Potential points of contention

  • Eligibility scope: Without access to the bill's specific language, the nature of eligibility changes—whether expanding or narrowing access—remains unclear and could face opposition depending on direction
  • Fiscal impact: The referral to Ways & Means suggests budgetary concerns; changes could increase or decrease state education spending, affecting competing budget priorities
  • Student population effects: Modifications may disproportionately impact specific student groups (income-based, residency-based, or demographic criteria), raising equity concerns

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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