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WA HB1767
Bill
Status
1/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Janice Zahn
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AI Summary
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Changes the definition of "student enrollment" for calculating school district enrichment levy limits and state local effort assistance from average annual full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment to average annual headcount enrollment across multiple programs
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Expands counted enrollments to include: K-12 students, alternative learning experience courses, transition to kindergarten programs, dropout reengagement programs, full-time Running Start students, early childhood education and assistance programs, and special education students ages 3-5
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Removes COVID-era provisions that allowed districts to use 2019-20 enrollment figures if they exceeded 2020-21 or 2021-22 enrollment and the district was open for in-person instruction
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Maintains existing enrichment levy caps of $2.50 per $1,000 assessed value or maximum per-pupil limits ($2,500 for districts under 40,000 students; $3,000 for larger districts), adjusted for inflation
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Takes effect January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Concerning school enrollments for enrichment funding.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026