Superintendent of Public Instruction - Special Education
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 0.50 | 3,563,964 | 529,429 | 4,093,393 |
| 2023-25 Maintenance Level | 0.50 | 3,763,258 | 608,680 | 4,371,938 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 0.0 | 199,294 | 79,251 | 278,545 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.0% | 5.6% | 15.0% | 6.8% |
2024 Policy Other Changes |
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| Special Education Cap | 0.0 | 15,964 | 0 | 15,964 |
| 2024 Policy Other Changes Total | 0.0 | 15,964 | 0 | 15,964 |
2024 Policy Comp Changes |
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| Pension Rate Month of Death Bill | 0.0 | 432 | 0 | 432 |
| 2024 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 432 | 0 | 432 |
| Total Policy Changes | 0.0 | 16,396 | 0 | 16,396 |
| 2024 Policy Level | 0.50 | 3,779,654 | 608,680 | 4,388,334 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 0.0 | 215,690 | 79,251 | 294,941 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.0% | 6.1% | 15.0% | 7.2% |
Policy Changes
Special Education Cap
Many schools throughout our state do not have the necessary resources to provide students with disabilities with the services to which they are legally entitled. Washington has made recent policy shifts to support the inclusion of students receiving special education services in general education settings, but the financial support needed to implement these shifts with fidelity has not kept pace. This funding will allow the Legislature to lift the 15% cap on state special education funding to 17.25%. (General Fund - State, WA Opportunity Pathways Account - State)
Pension Rate Month of Death Bill
Funding is provided for contribution rate impacts associated with proposed legislation that ensures the continuation of benefit payments through the end of the month in which a retiree or beneficiary dies. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State, WA Opportunity Pathways Account - State, other funds)
