HB 2239-S.E - DIGEST
(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 6/26/15)

Addresses a plan for provision of a program of basic education.

Declares an intent to: (1) Review and quantify the need for new or additional state revenue sources;

(2) Correct the inadequate state salary allocations identified by the court;

(3) Enact a schedule for researching and enacting policies for fully funding all elements of Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2261 (chapter 548, Laws of 2009) on September 1, 2018; and

(4) Review and enact legislation on: (a) State salary allocations; (b) state allocations for health insurance benefits; (c) state revenues as needed to support state salary and health insurance benefits allocations; (d) enrichment and TRI; (e) local levies; and (f) state levy equalization.

Creates the Washington education funding council to advise the legislature as the state moves toward full implementation of the state's program of basic education and the financing and revenues necessary to support the program.

Authorizes the council to establish technical working groups to advise the task force on technical and practical aspects of proposed policies and formulas.

Repeals chapter 28A.290 RCW (quality education council).

Provides an August 1, 2019, expiration date for the Washington education funding council.