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This bill aims to increase school districts' flexibility in how they spend their basic education funding by amending a state law (RCW 28A.150.260) and repealing another (RCW 28A.300.476). The core change is that while the state will continue to allocate funds based on a formula designed to cover the costs of a minimum instructional program, school districts will no longer be strictly required to use these funds for specific instructional approaches, staff-to-student ratios, or particular types of staff, with some exceptions. The bill also removes a requirement for the superintendent of public instruction to report on physical, social, and emotional support staff and to adopt rules prioritizing certain staff for funding, which was set to expire in 2030. Essentially, the legislation grants school districts more autonomy in managing their basic education funds, allowing them to allocate resources in ways they deem most effective for their students, while still maintaining transparency in how state funds are distributed.

Education

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=6122&Year=2025&Initiative=false