BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 6483: Education funding reform

Revising education funding reform provisions to enhance uniformity, flexibility, and special education funding.

Summary

Specifies the regionalization factor for Franklin Pierce, Bethel, and Federal Way school districts.
Increases the maximum amount a school district may collect through its local enrichment levy.
Disallows eligibility for Local Effort Assistance if a school district's enrichment levy rate exceeds $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Increases the special education multiplier to 2.09 for both categories of students with disabilities.
Permits all staff to be counted when determining K-3 class size.
Removes the focus first on reading requirement in the Learning Assistance Program.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 6483), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to revising education funding reform provisions to enhance uniformity, flexibility, and special education funding;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 6483 (2019–20) Child care provider rating · Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 2020
SB 6483 (2015–16) Dev. disability comm. acct. · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 6483 (2013–14) Education facilities/bonds · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6483 (2011–12) Rental proprty/criminal acts · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6483 (2009–10) Natural wildlife management · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 6483 (2007–08) Local food production · Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 2008
SB 6483 (2005–06) Apprenticeship opportunities · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 6483 (2003–04) Commercial drivers' licenses · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor