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SB 5307

Concerning special education funding.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jess Bateman and 10 co-sponsors

SB 5307 modifies Washington's special education funding structure to affect resource allocation for students with disabilities across school districts.

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 1:30 PM.
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Bill Summary · SB 5307

Legislative bill overview

SB 5307 addresses special education funding mechanisms in Washington state. The bill has recently been introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education, with a public hearing scheduled for January 22, 2025. Without access to the specific bill text, the exact funding model changes or allocations cannot be detailed.

Why this is important

Special education funding directly affects educational services for students with disabilities, including speech therapy, specialized instruction, and assistive technology. Changes to funding formulas can significantly impact school district budgets and the quality of services available to approximately 100,000+ special education students in Washington.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding formula complexity: Disagreement over whether funding should be based on student counts, weighted formulas, or other metrics, affecting resource distribution between districts
  • Local vs. state burden: Debate over how much responsibility should fall on state versus local school districts to fund special education services
  • Implementation costs: Concerns about transition costs and whether proposed funding adequately covers actual service delivery expenses

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

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