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HB 1120

Determining state allocations for school staff salaries.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Shelley Kloba and 5 co-sponsors

HB 1120 restructures Washington's school funding allocation formula to adjust how state dollars are distributed to districts for staff salaries.

First reading, referred to Appropriations.
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Bill Summary · HB 1120

Legislative bill overview

HB 1120 establishes a new methodology for how Washington State allocates funding to school districts for staff salaries. The bill modifies the state's funding formula to adjust how dollars are distributed among districts based on staffing needs and salary requirements. This represents a shift in how the state calculates its basic education funding obligations.

Why is this important

School funding formulas directly affect educational quality and equity across districts, determining resources available for teachers, support staff, and student services. Changes to allocation methods can significantly redistribute state education dollars between wealthy and under-resourced districts. Staff salary funding is the largest component of school budgets, making this formula change consequential for school operations statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • District impact disparity: Some districts may gain funding while others lose it under the new allocation method, creating winners and losers that could face political opposition
  • Staff compensation implications: Changes to salary funding mechanisms could affect teacher recruitment/retention and wage equity between districts
  • Implementation complexity: Transitioning from one funding formula to another often requires technical adjustments and may create transition funding disputes

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

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