Continuing the Washington dual enrollment scholarship.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill continues Washington's dual enrollment scholarship program, which allows high school students to take college courses for free or at reduced cost. Homeschooled students in Washington who are not enrolled in traditional high schools may have limited or no access to this scholarship depending on how it is structured and administered.
Why it matters: If the program requires enrollment in a public or private school to qualify, homeschoolers could be excluded from a significant educational opportunity. Even if homeschoolers are technically eligible, the practical barriers to accessing dual enrollment while homeschooling could limit their participation compared to traditionally-enrolled peers.
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What this changes
Appropriation / funding
Law today: Washington state has a dual enrollment scholarship program that provides funding for eligible students to take college courses while still in high school.
If passed: This bill continues or reauthorizes the dual enrollment scholarship program, ensuring ongoing funding and availability for students who qualify. Homeschooling families whose students are enrolled in dual enrollment programs would continue to have access to scholarship support.
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Likely supporters & opponents
Likely support
- school-choice advocates — Dual enrollment expands educational options and allows academically advanced students to accelerate their learning regardless of their school setting.
- community colleges and universities — Dual enrollment programs drive enrollment and partnerships that strengthen pathways from secondary to higher education.
Likely opposition
- budget-hawk legislators — Continuing appropriations should be evaluated for cost-effectiveness and whether funds could be directed elsewhere.
AI-inferred typical positions based on the bill’s substance — general stakeholder categories, not confirmed endorsements.
Should I support this?
Little direct impact
The bill simply continues existing funding for a program that is already available to eligible homeschoolers; it does not expand or restrict homeschooling freedoms or add new burdens on homeschooling families. The effect depends on whether homeschoolers can already access the program and whether continuation preserves that access.
An AI assessment from a Christian-family perspective — religious freedom, parental rights, and freedom in education — not legal or voting advice.
Official summary
Continuing the Washington dual enrollment scholarship.
Sponsors
- Dave Paul (D)
- Gerry Pollet (D)
- Alex Ramel (D)
- Julia Reed (D)
- Sharon Santos (D)
- Beth Doglio (D)
- Mary Fosse (D)
Status timeline
- 2026-01-12By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.H
- 2025-02-19Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM.H
- 2025-02-13Referred to Appropriations.H
- 2025-02-11Minority; do not pass.H
- 2025-02-11Minority; without recommendation.H
- 2025-02-11PEW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.H
- 2025-02-11Executive action taken in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM.H
- 2025-02-05Public hearing in the House Committee on Postsecondary Education & Workforce at 1:30 PM.H
- 2025-01-23First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.H
H = House · S = Senate · A = Assembly