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Despite potential cuts, bills to increase Washington school funding progress

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The state Senate has passed a bill to increase funding for school supplies and maintenance.

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Despite potential cuts, bills to increase Washington school funding progress

The state Senate has passed a bill to increase funding for school supplies and maintenance.

3 days ago·Seattle, United States

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The Center Square

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WA Senate passes increased school funding bill sans accountability amendment

4 days ago·United States

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The Suburban Times

Senate passes Nobles bill advocating for stronger school funding – The Suburban Times

A bill to address critical funding gaps in Washington’s K-12 schools passed the Senate Thursday. Senate Bill 5192, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would increase funding for materials, supplies, and operating costs (MSOC) in schools while tying future adjustments to a specific inflation model. The proposal ensures state funding reflects the actual costs districts face to maintain facilities, provide curriculum, and meet other esse…

Bill to increase school funding, implement future adjustments passes Senate

OLYMPIA, Wash.–A bill that would increase school funding for materials, supplies and operating costs, while also implementing future adjustments to an inflation model, passed the Senate. Senate Bill 5192, by T'wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would simplify MSOC funding by removing category-specific funding, which gives school districts more flexibility to strengthen resources where they are needed. Districts

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clarkcountytoday.com

K-12 Washington state education funding overview – Part 1

Larry Roe and Dick Rylander explore how K-12 education funding is structured in Washington state, from state budgets to local levies.

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Everett Post

WA Senate passes increased school funding bill sans accountability amendment - Everett Post

(The Center Square) – The Washington State Senate on Thursday passed legislation meant to ensure state funding reflects the actual costs districts face in maintaining facilities, providing curriculum and meeting other essential operational needs. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5192 would allocate a minimum of $1,656.50 per full-time equivalent student for materials, supplies and operating costs, or MSOC. Per the bill, this amount would be adju…

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