BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

SB 5797: Opportunity scholarship prog

Concerning the opportunity scholarship program.

Summary

Aligns certain definitions for eligibility for the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) program to the Washington College Grant (WCG).
Increases the state median income for advanced degree WSOS students if the student demonstrates need through other factors.
Expands the professional-technical degree WSOS program to registered apprentices eligible for the WCG.
Establishes that the state match for the rural jobs WSOS program must be based off funds received as of the caseload forecast.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5797), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the opportunity scholarship program;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 11, 2022First reading, referred to Higher Education & Workforce Development.

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

SB 5797 (2025–26) Intangible assets tax · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5797 (2023–24) Authorized insurer fines · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5797 (2019–20) Salary & exp/acting governor · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5797 (2017–18) Residential real property · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5797 (2015–16) Railroad employees/vehicles · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5797 (2013–14) Specialty and therap. courts · Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 2013
SB 5797 (2011–12) Urban arterial trust account · Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 2011
SB 5797 (2009–10) Solid waste handling permits · Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 2009