Bill > HB2580

This bill, titled "Increasing local effort assistance," reenacts and amends a section of Washington state law (RCW 28A.500.015) to adjust how the state provides funding to supplement school district enrichment levies, which are local taxes used for educational programs beyond basic education. Starting in calendar year 2027, the state will provide this "local effort assistance" funding, with the amount calculated based on a school district's actual enrichment levy rate compared to a threshold of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value. For eligible school districts with levy rates below this threshold, the state funding will be a proportional supplement, while those at or above the threshold will receive their maximum eligible assistance. The bill also specifically addresses state-tribal education compact schools, increasing their per-student assistance amount to $2,692.74, adjusted for inflation starting in 2028, and updates the definition of "inflation" to refer to the consumer price index for the Seattle area. The bill clarifies that this assistance is separate from the state's basic education funding and sets an effective date of January 1, 2027.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2580&Year=2025&Initiative=false