HB 3179 - DIGEST

Provides that, to determine the budget request, the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with school districts, shall: (1) Design a verifiable funding formula that meets service delivery standards that address the special education obligations of school districts; and

(2) Adopt service delivery standards. The formula shall align the amount of funding requested of the state with the policy expectations, goals, and legal obligations established under the individuals with disabilities education act and chapter 28A.155 RCW. The formula shall be based on degree of student need of the students in each school district who qualify for state funding for special education services.