The bill amends RCW 84.52.0531 to increase the maximum per pupil limit for enrichment levy authority for school districts in Washington. The maximum dollar amount that can be levied for enrichment levies is set at $2.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value or the maximum per-pupil limit, whichever is less. The bill introduces a new definition for "inflation enhancement," which adds 3.17 percentage points to inflation from 2024 to 2028. The maximum per-pupil limit is defined as $2,500 for districts with fewer than 40,000 students, and $3,000 for larger districts, both adjusted for inflation and inflation enhancements.

Additionally, the bill specifies that beginning in 2029, the maximum per-pupil limit will be set at $3,000, adjusted for inflation. It also requires school districts to obtain approval for an enrichment levy expenditure plan before submitting levy propositions to voters. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 84.52.0531