WA HB1338

Increases per-student allocations for materials, supplies, and operating costs beginning in the 2025-26 school year, including technology ($188.51), utilities and insurance ($453.17), curriculum and textbooks ($173.24), and facilities maintenance ($217.20)

Reduces skill center program class size from 19.00 to 16.67 students per teacher, increasing funding for career and technical education programs

Adds new allocation of $14,141.10 per certificated staff unit for small schools to cover materials, supplies, and operating costs

Establishes specific per-student funding amounts of $1,810.11 for exploratory and preparatory career and technical education courses in grades 7-12

Requires the legislature to review and rebase materials, supplies, and operating costs every four years beginning in 2029-30, with the act contingent on specific funding in the omnibus appropriations act by June 30, 2025