Flanked by leaders from the Washington State PTA and the Washington Education Association, Governor Jay Inslee released his proposed 2018 supplemental budget Thursday December 14th.
Also invited to speak at the press conference was Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. Hear WSPTA President Michelle Nims’ speech, as she represents over 133,000 members, and the details about the Governor’s budget HERE.
For the agency detail on the Governor’s K-12 budget proposal click HERE.
To Review the Proposal’s Budget Highlights click HERE.
Collection Years
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Approximate Levy Rate per $1,000 assessed value
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Levy Amount
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2019
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$1.13
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$36,300,000
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2020
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$1.33
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$44,900,000
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On July 6, 2017, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a two year operating budget into law in hopes of meeting the state’s constitutional obligation to fully fund basic education .
The new law creates a fairer pay structure for teachers that could: include increases for expertise in a specialized area, add three professional learning days for certificated instructional staff, expand the mentorship program for new teachers, and create a statewide health care benefits program for school district employees who work more than 630 hours.
The law adds state funding to special education, career and technical education, highly capable and transitional bilingual programs, and it funds a new learning-assistance program for schools that serve a large number of students who are not meeting academic standards.
The law defines the types of programs that can be paid for by local levy dollars and, starting in 2020, will require the state to approve local levy measures before they go on the ballot. Additionally, new limits on the amount of money a school district can collect in local property taxes begin in 2019.
While local levies will be limited, more K-12 education funding will be supported by an increase in the statewide property tax beginning next year.