Adopts definitions, requirements, and financing formulas for a Program of Basic Education and an Instructional Program that the Legislature deems complies with Article IX of the State Constitution.
Includes within the requirements to be phased in beginning in 2011-12: expanded minimum instructional hours; instruction for 24 credits for high school graduation; opportunity for students to earn a meaningful high school diploma; full-day kindergarten; and supplemental instruction for students who are underachieving, non-English proficient, highly capable, and in special education.
Sets forth financing formulas based on a prototypical school model and using inputs such as class size; types of school staff; central office administration; enhanced allocations for categorical programs; and allocations for maintenance, supplies, and operating costs.
Declares legislative intent that the revised definitions and financing formulas be fully implemented by 2018.
Authorizes a new pupil transportation funding formula using a regression analysis to allocate funds, phased-in beginning in the 2013-14 school year.
Creates three technical working groups to continue development of policies and formulas, prepare an implementation schedule to phase-in increased program requirements and funding, and propose options for an enhanced salary allocation model and a revised local funding system for levies and levy equalization.
From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 2261), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Enacted (partial veto)Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 548, Laws of 2009