BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5759

SB 5759: Low-income students

Supporting the state achievers' scholarship program.

Summary

The Legislature recognizes the value of the State Achievers Scholarship program operated by the Washington Education Foundation. To the extent funds are appropriated, the Legislature supports the program in providing mentors for students, helping reduce financial barrier for talented, low-income students, and assisting in leveraging private funding for the program.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5759), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to improving educational opportunities for low-income students;

No recorded floor votes.

Jan 9, 2006By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5759)
Jan 9, 2006By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 6, 2005Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5759)
Apr 6, 2005Senate Rules "X" file.
Feb 28, 2005On motion, referred to Rules. (SSB 5759)
Feb 28, 2005On motion, referred to Rules.
Feb 25, 2005EKHE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5759)
Feb 25, 2005And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5759)
Feb 25, 2005And refer to Ways & Means.
Feb 25, 2005EKHE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Feb 4, 2005First reading, referred to Early Learning, K-12 & Higher Education.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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