HB1310 revises special education funding in Washington, removing enrollment caps and adjusting funding multipliers.

HB1310 removes the cap on special education enrollment percentages and adjusts funding multipliers to ensure equitable state funding for special education services. The bill mandates the superintendent of public instruction to survey school districts for feedback on the safety net application process and implement a simplified application by December 1, 2025. It also requires annual reporting on the impact of removing the enrollment cap on safety net needs. The bill increases funding for students in general education settings and those with high-cost individualized education programs.

HB1310 revises special education funding in Washington, removing enrollment caps and adjusting funding multipliers.

HB1310 removes the cap on special education enrollment percentages and adjusts funding multipliers to ensure equitable state funding for special education services. The bill mandates the superintendent of public instruction to survey school districts for feedback on the safety net application process and implement a simplified application by December 1, 2025. It also requires annual reporting on the impact of removing the enrollment cap on safety net needs. The bill increases funding for students in general education settings and those with high-cost individualized education programs.