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WA HB1985
Concerning prototypical school formulas for physical, social, and emotional support in schools.
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Introduced
01/13/2022
01/13/2022
In Committee
01/13/2022
01/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to prototypical school formulas for physical, social, and emotional support in schools; amending RCW 28A.400.007; 3 reenacting and amending RCW 28A.150.260 and 28A.150.260; providing effective dates; and providing an expiration date.
AI Summary
This bill makes changes to the prototypical school funding formulas in Washington to increase staffing allocations for physical, social, and emotional support staff in schools, including school nurses, social workers, psychologists, and guidance counselors. The bill also provides additional staffing units for class size reductions, particularly for high-poverty schools. These changes to the state's basic education funding formula are intended to improve the availability of student support services in schools.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (16)
Laurie Dolan (D)*,
Jessica Bateman (D),
Liz Berry (D),
Lisa Callan (D),
Davina Duerr (D),
Carolyn Eslick (R),
Noel Frame (D),
Roger Goodman (D),
Debra Lekanoff (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Alex Ramel (D),
Cindy Ryu (D),
Mike Sells (D),
Tana Senn (D),
Monica Stonier (D),
Emily Wicks (D),
Last Action
First reading, referred to Education. (on 01/13/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1985&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1985.pdf |
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