Bill > HB1580

This bill modifies the way the state allocates funding for alternative learning experience (ALE) courses, specifically for career and technical education (CTE) programs. Currently, the superintendent of public instruction calculates funding for each full-time equivalent student in alternative learning experience courses based on the statewide annual average allocation for students in grades 9-12. The bill adds a new provision that, when an alternative learning experience course is a vocational or career and technical education course, the state will provide additional vocational program funding enhancements on top of the base allocation. This means schools offering CTE courses through alternative learning experiences will receive more financial support, potentially encouraging the development and expansion of these programs. The change aims to support career-oriented educational pathways for students who may benefit from alternative learning environments by providing schools with additional resources to fund these specialized courses.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1580&Year=2025&Initiative=false