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02/17/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 02/17/2026 11:03

New legislation alert: safeguarding scholarships

New legislation alert: safeguarding scholarships

February 17, 2026

HB4251 focuses on protecting students and families when Washington dysfunction spills into everyday life. The bill ensures that federally funded scholarships and tuition waivers awarded by public universities remain secure during a federal government shutdown, preventing students from being penalized for budget failures beyond their control.

No student should have their education put at risk because of chaos in Washington.

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