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WA HB1044
WA HB1044Providing capital financial assistance to small school districts with demonstrated funding challenges.
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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
02/26/2024
02/26/2024
Crossed Over
03/08/2023
03/08/2023
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to capital financial assistance to small school 2 districts with demonstrated funding challenges; amending RCW 3 28A.525.159; adding a new section to chapter 28A.525 RCW; and 4 creating a new section. 5
AI Summary
This bill creates a new grant program through which small, financially distressed school districts with 1,000 or fewer students can receive funding to modernize or rebuild their school buildings. The bill outlines eligibility criteria for both school districts and specific construction projects, as well as requirements for how the grants can be used and how the grant funds will be prioritized and distributed. The bill also coordinates this new grant program with the existing School Construction Assistance Program to ensure efficient use of state resources.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (8)
Joel McEntire (R)*,
Michelle Caldier (R),
Travis Couture (R),
Jenny Graham (R),
Skyler Rude (R),
Bryan Sandlin (R),
Sharon Tomiko Tomiko Santos (D),
Jim Walsh (R),
Last Action
Returned to House Rules 3. (on 03/11/2024)
Taxonomy
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
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