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WA HB2049
WA HB2049Investing in the state's paramount duty to fund K-12 education and build strong and safe communities.
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Introduced
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
In Committee
04/25/2025
04/25/2025
Crossed Over
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
Passed
04/27/2025
04/27/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to investing in the state's paramount duty to 2 fund K-12 education and build strong and safe communities by 3 modifying the state and local property tax authority and adjusting 4 the school funding formula; amending RCW 84.52.0531 and 28A.500.015; 5 creating a new section; and providing an expiration date. 6
AI Summary
This bill modifies Washington state's school funding mechanisms and local property tax regulations, focusing on enrichment levies and local effort assistance funding for K-12 education. The bill adjusts the maximum dollar amount that school districts can levy per $1,000 of assessed property value, introduces an "inflation enhancement" of $500 in 2026 and gradually increasing percentage points through 2030, and updates the maximum per-pupil funding limits for school districts. Specifically, the bill increases the per-pupil funding cap to $2,500 or $3,000 (depending on district size) and provides for future increases based on inflation. Additionally, the bill establishes a new K-12 funding equity work group tasked with analyzing current funding formulas, exploring options to address resource inequities, and reporting potential revisions to the legislature annually from 2025 to 2027. The work group will examine factors such as compensation, funding distribution trends, economic disparities, and potential student weighting strategies to direct additional resources to students with the greatest needs. By creating this comprehensive review process, the bill aims to improve the fairness and responsiveness of Washington's school funding system.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (20)
Steve Bergquist (D)*,
Liz Berry (D),
Lisa Callan (D),
Beth Doglio (D),
Darya Farivar (D),
Mary Fosse (D),
Mia Gregerson (D),
Natasha Hill (D),
Nicole Macri (D),
Timm Ormsby (D),
Lisa Parshley (D),
Strom Peterson (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Alex Ramel (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Kristine Reeves (D),
Cindy Ryu (D),
Chipalo Street (D),
Sharon Tomiko Tomiko Santos (D),
Sharon Wylie (D),
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025. (on 05/20/2025)
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