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WA SB5860
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Adrian Cortes
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AI Summary
- Increases school board director compensation from $50 to $100 per day, with the annual cap raised from $4,800 to $13,750 per year
- Compensation above $3,000 per year requires board authorization at a regularly scheduled meeting and must come from levy funds
- Requires the Office of Financial Management to review and adjust school director compensation at least every five years based on cost of living changes
- Washington State School Directors' Association must develop mandatory training on school district funding and finance, to be completed within one year by current directors and within the first year of office for new directors
- Adds child care costs as a reimbursable expense for school directors attending meetings
Legislative Description
Concerning school board compensation.
Last Action
Senate Rules "X" file.
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/29/2026
Ways & Means1/22/2026
Early Learning & K-12 Education1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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