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SB 5593

Adjusting enrichment levies and local effort assistance.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Annette Cleveland and 7 co-sponsors

SB 5593 adjusts school enrichment levy caps and state funding formulas to redistribute K-12 resources between wealthy and low-income Washington school districts.

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Bill Summary · SB 5593

Legislative bill overview

SB 5593 modifies Washington state's enrichment levy system and adjusts local effort assistance (LEA) formulas that help fund K-12 schools. The bill addresses how school districts can raise supplemental funding beyond state-provided education resources and how the state calculates financial support to districts based on local wealth and capacity.

Why is this important

School funding in Washington relies on a combination of state contributions and local enrichment levies, making these formulas critical to educational equity. Changes to LEA calculations directly affect which districts receive more state assistance, potentially widening or narrowing funding gaps between wealthy and low-income communities. This impacts classroom resources, teacher salaries, and program availability across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Equity vs. local control: Adjusting LEA formulas may redistribute funds from wealthier districts to poorer ones, creating resistance from high-performing districts that benefit from current formulas
  • Levy cap implications: Changes to enrichment levy structures could limit how much local communities can supplement state funding, affecting schools' ability to offer competitive salaries and programs
  • Implementation complexity: Recalculating assistance formulas affects budget planning for all 295 school districts; transition periods and grandfathering provisions will be debated

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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