The bill aims to repeal and reorganize outdated statutes related to public schools in Washington State, specifically amending RCW 28A.175.145 and 28A.235.120, while also adding a new section to chapter 28A.235 RCW and recodifying RCW 28A.623.030. Key amendments include the establishment of a PASS program award for high schools that improve their dropout prevention scores, with a focus on allocating funds for dropout prevention activities. The bill specifies that 90% of the award must go to the eligible high school for use in dropout prevention, while 10% is allocated to the school district. Additionally, it encourages high schools to demonstrate community support through matching funds or in-kind services.

The bill also includes significant deletions, such as the removal of comprehensive guidance and planning programs previously defined under RCW 28A.600.045, which is replaced with a focus on developing and updating high school and beyond plans under RCW 28A.230.212. Furthermore, it repeals multiple outdated statutes, including those related to playground matting, classified instructional assistants training, and various award programs, streamlining the legal framework governing public education in the state.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 28A.175.145, 28A.235.120
Engrossed Bill: 28A.175.145, 28A.235.120