Bill improves college access for low-income students

Bill improves college access for low-income students

Senator Matt Boehnke is celebrating the signing of Senate Bill 5543, which he said will significantly reduce college costs and remove bureaucratic barriers for low-income students. Senate Bill 5543 passed with strong bipartisan support and will immediately enroll eligible students into the College Bound Scholarship program with no application required. “This bill is about breaking down barriers—period,” Sen. Boehnke, R-Kennewick, said. “For too …