WA HB1662

Four education agencies will gain operational independence from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI): State Board of Education, Washington Professional Educator Standards Board, Washington State Charter School Commission, and the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership

Office of Financial Management must coordinate the transition beginning July 2025, with OSPI providing administrative services through fiscal year 2026; full operational independence takes effect July 1, 2026

Each agency may hire an executive director with authority to employ staff and enter into contracts; agencies may contract with Small Agency Services or other providers for administrative functions

All employees, records, property, funds, appropriations, and existing contracts held by OSPI on behalf of these agencies will transfer to each respective agency's direct control

The bill is contingent on specific funding being provided in the omnibus appropriations act by June 30, 2025; without funding, the act is null and void