The bill amends RCW 28A.150.260 to improve the allocation of state funding for school districts, specifically targeting the minimum instructional program of basic education. It establishes a new distribution formula for basic education instructional allocations, which includes a requirement for the superintendent of public instruction to report per-pupil allocations for various educational programs, enhancing transparency in funding. The bill also specifies minimum staffing and operational costs for prototypical schools, adjusting average class sizes and providing additional funding for small schools and certain educational programs. Key funding adjustments include increases for technology and utilities, with specific amounts set for the 2025-26 school year.

Furthermore, the bill outlines allocations for supplemental instruction and services for students in transitional bilingual programs and highly capable students, ensuring that prototypical schools can provide extra instructional hours for K-12 students needing intensive intervention. It mandates biennial reviews of the distribution formula for basic education funds by the superintendent and governor, with legislative approval required. A significant provision states that if specific funding for the act is not secured by June 30, 2025, the act will become null and void, underscoring the necessity of funding to implement the proposed changes effectively.