The bill amends RCW 28A.150.260 to improve the allocation of state funding for school districts, specifically targeting basic education programs. It establishes a distribution formula for instructional allocations, which will be recommended to the legislature by the governor and the superintendent of public instruction. To enhance transparency, the bill requires the superintendent to report per-pupil allocations for various educational programs and mandates that school districts provide links to this report on their websites. Additionally, it outlines minimum staffing and operational costs for prototypical schools, clarifying that these models do not dictate school structure. Key changes include increased funding for technology, utilities, curriculum, and supplies, as well as new minimum allocations for small schools and a requirement for funding to align with actual staffing ratios.

The bill also addresses supplemental instruction and services for students in transitional bilingual programs and highly capable students, with allocations based on the head count of eligible students. It specifies minimum resources for extra instruction hours and allows for adjustments based on the intensity of intervention needed. A review process for the distribution formula of basic education funds is established, subject to legislative approval. Furthermore, the bill includes a provision stating that if specific funding for the act is not provided by June 30, 2025, it will become null and void, underscoring the necessity of securing funding for the proposed changes to be implemented effectively.