The bill seeks to enhance the learning assistance program in Washington State by amending RCW 28A.150.260, focusing on the allocation of state funding to support school districts in providing basic education. It introduces a distribution formula for instructional allocations, emphasizing transparency by requiring the superintendent of public instruction to report per-pupil allocations for various educational programs and mandating that school districts link these reports on their websites. The bill also sets minimum staffing allocations for prototypical schools, including class sizes and support staff ratios, while allowing for adjustments based on actual student enrollment.

Key changes include the establishment of new criteria for qualifying schools under the learning assistance program, which will be tiered based on the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, schools will be categorized into three tiers, with high-poverty schools receiving an increased minimum allocation of 1.6 hours of extra instruction per week. The bill also addresses funding for schools providing meals and supplemental instruction, particularly those not participating in the USDA's community eligibility provision, and outlines resources for transitional bilingual instruction and support for highly capable students. Additionally, it mandates a biennial review of the basic education funding distribution formula by the superintendent and governor, with legislative oversight on any proposed changes.