WA HB2676

Extends the minimum anticipated lifetime for school bus depreciation from current levels to 180 months for buses scheduled for depreciation payments as of September 2025 and later, affecting state reimbursement schedules to districts.

Authorizes the Superintendent of Public Instruction to withhold up to 1.9% of school district technology allocations to centrally fund licenses for the universal high school and beyond plan platform.

Reduces the maximum full-time equivalent (FTE) funding for Running Start students from 1.4 FTE in 2025-26 to 1.2 FTE in subsequent school years, combining both school district and higher education enrollment.

Clarifies that Running Start funding beyond 1.0 FTE per student is not part of the state's statutory basic education program.

Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage.