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HB 1267

Adjusting funded special education enrollment.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Travis Couture and 6 co-sponsors

HB 1267 modifies Washington's special education funding formula based on student enrollment, potentially redistributing resources among school districts.

Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM.
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Bill Summary · HB 1267

Legislative bill overview

HB 1267 adjusts how Washington state funds special education programs based on student enrollment. The bill modifies the funding formula or enrollment calculations that determine how much money school districts receive for serving students with disabilities. The specific mechanics of the adjustment have not been detailed in the available legislative history.

Why is this important

Special education funding directly affects the quality and availability of services for students with disabilities across Washington's school districts. Changes to enrollment-based funding formulas can shift resources between districts and impact their ability to provide mandated special education services. This is particularly significant given ongoing debates about adequate special education funding nationwide.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition of "adjustment": Without seeing the bill text, it's unclear whether this increases, decreases, or redistributes special education funding—each outcome would generate different stakeholder responses
  • Impact on individual districts: Enrollment-based formulas can create winners and losers among districts, potentially disadvantaging rural or declining-enrollment areas
  • Adequacy concerns: Special education advocates may argue any reduction inadequately serves disabled students, while fiscal conservatives may question whether adjustments represent efficient spending

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

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