The bill amends RCW 28A.525.166 to enhance the school construction assistance program, particularly for school districts with instructional facilities located on military bases. It introduces new provisions that require the exclusion of these military-based facilities from a school district's inventory when determining eligibility for state funding assistance. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the computed state funding assistance percentage for projects on military bases will be increased by an additional 15 percent, thereby providing greater financial support for these specific projects.

Furthermore, the bill retains existing provisions regarding the calculation of state funding assistance percentages based on a school district's adjusted valuation per pupil and allows for additional assistance in cases of emergencies or special housing burdens. The amendments aim to ensure that school districts, especially those serving military families, receive adequate support for their construction projects, thereby addressing the unique challenges they face in providing educational facilities.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 28A.525.166
Substitute bill: 28A.525.166