The bill amends RCW 28A.150.410 to update the salary allocation for various categories of school staff in Washington State. It establishes a minimum state allocation for salaries for certificated instructional staff, which must be increased to a statewide average of $64,000 adjusted for inflation from the 2017-18 school year. Additionally, the bill sets a minimum state allocation for certificated administrative staff at $95,000, also adjusted for inflation. Starting with the 2024-25 school year, the bill introduces new minimum allocations for classified administrative staff at $91,733 and for other classified staff at $54,633, both adjusted for inflation from the 2023-24 school year.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that salary allocations for all staff categories must be adjusted for regional differences in hiring costs, with specific adjustments outlined in the omnibus appropriations act. It also requires a review and rebasing of minimum state salary allocations and regionalization factors every four years, starting in the 2023-24 school year, to ensure alignment with staffing costs for basic education. The bill clarifies the definitions of classified administrative staff and other classified staff, ensuring comprehensive coverage of noncertificated positions within the salary allocation framework.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 28A.150.410