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HB 1447

Tracking Washington application for state financial aid award amounts.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeremie Dufault and 3 co-sponsors

HB 1447 creates a state tracking system for Washington financial aid awards to increase transparency in application processing and aid distribution across institutions.

First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.
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Bill Summary · HB 1447

Legislative bill overview

HB 1447 establishes a tracking system for Washington state financial aid application award amounts, ensuring transparency in how aid is distributed to applicants. The bill appears designed to create greater visibility into the state's financial aid allocation process by monitoring and documenting award amounts throughout the application lifecycle.

Why is this important

Financial aid transparency directly affects students' ability to plan for education costs and understand their funding options. Better tracking systems can help identify disparities in aid distribution, support policy adjustments, and improve accountability in how public education funding reaches students.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy concerns: Comprehensive tracking systems require collecting and storing sensitive financial and personal information; balancing transparency with privacy protections may be contentious
  • Implementation costs: Establishing new tracking infrastructure across state institutions requires funding and resources that some may argue could be directed toward aid itself
  • Scope and access: Questions about who can access award tracking data, whether it includes private institutions, and how it integrates with existing systems remain unclear without bill language

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

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