Bill > HB1356

This bill addresses multiple aspects of K-12 education funding in Washington State, focusing on several key areas. It modifies enrichment levy limits by introducing inflation enhancements, allowing school districts to gradually increase their levy capacities from 2026 to 2030. The bill revises local effort assistance funding by adding inflation enhancements and adjusting per-student funding thresholds. It also updates special education funding by changing how districts calculate and receive funding for students with disabilities, including new methodologies for allocating base funding and safety net awards. The bill introduces a requirement for the superintendent of public instruction to convene a K-12 funding equity work group to analyze and explore potential revisions to funding formulas, with a focus on addressing inequities across different student populations. Additionally, the bill establishes new provisions for allocating funding for substitute costs for teachers and classified staff, beginning in the 2028-29 school year, with specific daily rates that will be adjusted for inflation. The overall goal appears to be creating a more flexible, equitable, and responsive funding system for Washington State's public schools.

Budget and Finance

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1356&Year=2025&Initiative=false