This bill amends RCW 28A.150.410 to establish new minimum state salary allocations for various categories of school staff, including certificated instructional staff, certificated administrative staff, and classified staff. The bill specifies that by the 2018-19 school year, the minimum state allocation for certificated instructional staff must be increased to a statewide average of $64,000, and for certificated administrative staff, it must be $95,000, both adjusted for inflation from the 2017-18 school year. Additionally, starting with the 2025-26 school year, the minimum state allocation for classified staff will increase to $67,325, and by the 2026-27 school year, it will further rise to $73,384, both adjusted for inflation from the 2023-24 school year.

The bill also introduces provisions for future salary adjustments, including a review and rebasing of salary allocations every four years starting in the 2023-24 school year to ensure alignment with staffing costs. Furthermore, it mandates that salary allocations for all staff categories be adjusted for regional differences in hiring costs, with specific adjustments outlined in the omnibus appropriations act through at least the 2022-23 school year. The bill clarifies the definitions of classified administrative staff and other classified staff, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all noncertificated positions within the education system.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 28A.150.410