Bill > SB5810

Here is a summary of the bill: This bill makes appropriations for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium and includes allocations for various state agencies and programs. The bill covers multiple areas of government spending, with a significant focus on education, human services, and public instruction. Key provisions include: 1. Funding for K-12 education, with allocations for basic education, special education, learning assistance, transitional bilingual programs, and highly capable student programs. The bill provides per-student funding rates for various educational programs and includes provisions for teacher compensation, professional development, and student support services. 2. Appropriations for higher education, including state board for community and technical colleges, with funding for guided pathways, workforce education, high-demand programs, and college affordability initiatives. 3. Funding for human services agencies, including the Department of Social and Health Services, Department of Health, and Department of Children, Youth, and Families, with specific allocations for programs supporting mental health, child welfare, developmental disabilities, and other social services. 4. Appropriations for various state agencies in areas such as natural resources, transportation, public safety, and general government operations. 5. Specific funding for initiatives like the 988 behavioral health crisis line, opioid prevention and treatment, school safety, and chronic absenteeism reduction. The bill also includes provisions for implementing collective bargaining agreements, adjusting employee compensation, and providing funding for specific programs and services across state government. It sets out detailed conditions and limitations for how appropriated funds can be used, with an emphasis on accountability, targeted support, and meeting specific legislative priorities.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5810&Year=2025&Initiative=false