This bill establishes a temporary grant program aimed at supporting the use of assessment, diagnostic, and learning tools in public schools for students in grades K-12, specifically in math and English language arts. The program, created under a new section added to chapter 28A.655 RCW, will provide funding to help school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools purchase or maintain access to digital platforms that offer these educational tools. Applicants for the grants must outline their plans for utilizing the funding and provide professional development for staff to effectively implement these tools, which must include a criterion-referenced component.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the office of the superintendent of public instruction will award grants based on need and ensure a diverse range of recipients across different geographic locations and sizes. The office is also required to report annually on the outcomes of the grant program, detailing how the funds were used, student demographics, and the impact on test scores in math and English language arts. The grant program is set to expire on December 31, 2028.