The bill amends Washington state law to replace references to "alternative learning experiences" with "remote and hybrid learning," reflecting the growing trend of online and hybrid education. It establishes definitions for these learning methods and outlines the responsibilities of school districts, including prohibiting financial incentives for enrollment and requiring annual reporting on course offerings and student participation. The legislation also redefines "unexcused absence" to include non-compliance with remote and hybrid learning attendance requirements and mandates that school districts use a standard choice transfer form for students in these programs.

Additionally, the bill modifies how students enrolled in remote and hybrid learning courses are counted for state funding purposes, allowing districts to submit alternative calculations for excluding these students from total pupil counts. It also details the process for determining state funding assistance for school plant projects, including provisions for minimum assistance percentages and additional funding based on student growth and specific district needs. Overall, the bill aims to enhance accountability, improve attendance tracking, and ensure adequate funding for educational facilities in light of the evolving educational landscape.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 28A.232.005, 28A.232.010, 28A.232.020, 28A.232.030, 28A.150.100, 28A.225.151, 28A.225.030, 28A.340.080, 28A.340.085, 28A.520.020, 28A.525.162, 28A.525.166