Washington HB1356 revises K-12 funding, including special education, enrichment levies, and local effort assistance.

Washington HB1356 revises K-12 funding by adjusting special education funding allocations, ensuring prorated general apportionment funding is accounted for before calculating special education excess costs. It modifies enrichment levies, setting a maximum dollar amount for school districts and providing local effort assistance funding for eligible districts. The bill also establishes a new funding formula for substitute costs for school staff starting in the 2027-28 school year.

Washington HB1356 revises K-12 funding, including special education, enrichment levies, and local effort assistance.

Washington HB1356 revises K-12 funding by adjusting special education funding allocations, ensuring prorated general apportionment funding is accounted for before calculating special education excess costs. It modifies enrichment levies, setting a maximum dollar amount for school districts and providing local effort assistance funding for eligible districts. The bill also establishes a new funding formula for substitute costs for school staff starting in the 2027-28 school year.