Bill > HB1746

This bill modifies the state's local effort assistance (LEA) funding for public schools, which is designed to supplement school district enrichment levies. The bill updates the calculation of LEA funding for various types of schools, including traditional school districts, state-tribal education compact schools, and charter schools. For eligible school districts, the funding is calculated based on their actual enrichment levy rate, with a threshold of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value. State-tribal education compact schools will receive LEA funding equal to the actual enrichment levy per student of the district they're located in, up to $2,000 per student (adjusted for inflation from 2019). Starting in 2025, charter schools will be eligible for similar funding. The bill clarifies that this assistance is not part of the state's basic education program and defines key terms such as "inflation" (using the Seattle area consumer price index) and "prior school year." The legislation ensures that from 2025 onward, eligible school districts, tribal schools, and charter schools will receive full local effort assistance funding based on the new formulas, with provisions for adjusting payments if the law takes effect mid-year.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1746&Year=2025&Initiative=false