Establishing that students are no longer eligible for and must repay state aid immediately upon determination of significant monetary damage to a public institution of higher education.
SB 6259 requires students who cause physical damage to public universities equal to one year's tuition and fees (as determined by a court) to immediately repay all state grants, scholarships, and financial aid received. It directly affects students found responsible for vandalism or violence that damages institutional property, making them ineligible for future state aid and triggering immediate repayment obligations. Key provisions mandate repayment to the state agency that awarded the aid, with all property rights in the aid reverting to the state upon a court order. The bill applies to all current and previously awarded state financial aid under relevant chapters of Washington law. It does not affect students who do not cause such damage, nor does it alter general eligibility for aid.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 29, 2026
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Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 1:30 PM.
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