Washington HB1338 adjusts school funding allocations to address rising costs and ensure equitable resources.

Washington HB1338 revises the formula for allocating state funds to school districts to account for increasing costs and ensure equitable resources. The bill sets minimum allocations for various categories, including materials, supplies, and operating costs, adjusted annually for inflation. It also establishes specific funding for high-poverty schools, schools providing free meals, and schools with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

Washington HB1338 adjusts school funding allocations to address rising costs and ensure equitable resources.

Washington HB1338 revises the formula for allocating state funds to school districts to account for increasing costs and ensure equitable resources. The bill sets minimum allocations for various categories, including materials, supplies, and operating costs, adjusted annually for inflation. It also establishes specific funding for high-poverty schools, schools providing free meals, and schools with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.