HB 2239 - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

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

Declares an intent to review and enact legislation on: (1) Time, responsibility, or incentive contracts and supplemental contracts;

(2) State salary allocations;

(3) Proper use of school district levies to supplement the state's program of basic education;

(4) The relationship of local effort assistance to the state's program of basic education and state levy laws; and

(5) School district levies.

Creates the Washington education funding council to advise the legislature as the state moves toward full implementation of the 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.

Expires August 1, 2019.