This bill amends RCW 28A.150.260 to improve the allocation of state funding for school districts, ensuring they can effectively deliver a basic education program. Key provisions include a requirement for the superintendent of public instruction to present state per-pupil allocations for various educational programs in an accessible format, which school districts must link to on their websites. The bill establishes a distribution formula based on prototypical schools, allowing for adjustments based on actual student enrollment and other factors. It also specifies minimum staffing allocations for various school roles and outlines funding for materials, supplies, and operating costs, with provisions for inflation adjustments. Significant insertions include updated funding amounts for technology, utilities, and curriculum, as well as a new allocation for small schools.

Additionally, the bill outlines the allocation of supplemental instruction and services for students in transitional bilingual programs and highly capable students, establishing minimum allocations for prototypical schools to provide extra instructional hours, particularly for those eligible for free and reduced-price meals. It mandates biennial reviews of the distribution formula for basic education funds by the superintendent and governor, subject to legislative approval. A critical new provision states that if specific funding for the act is not provided by June 30, 2025, in the omnibus appropriations act, the act will be null and void, underscoring the necessity of securing funding for the proposed changes. Overall, the bill aims to enhance educational resources for diverse student populations while ensuring accountability in funding and program effectiveness.