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This bill expands the learning assistance program (LAP) by modifying how funding is allocated to schools based on student poverty levels. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, the bill creates a three-tier system for identifying qualifying schools based on the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals: Tier 1 (70% or more eligible), Tier 2 (50-69.9% eligible), and Tier 3 (30-49.9% eligible). The funding allocation for extra instructional hours will vary by tier, with Tier 1 schools receiving 2.2 hours per week, Tier 2 schools receiving 1.6 hours per week, and Tier 3 schools receiving 0.4 hours per week. For the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years, the bill maintains the current qualification threshold of 50% or more students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The bill aims to provide more targeted supplemental instruction and services for students who are not meeting academic standards, with the allocation based on the school's percentage of students from low-income backgrounds. The goal is to provide additional resources to schools with higher concentrations of students who may need extra academic support.

Education

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5120&Year=2025&Initiative=false