Concerning special education funding.
HB 1310 eliminates the enrollment cap on students eligible for state special education funding in Washington, directly affecting all public school districts and students with disabilities. The bill increases funding multipliers for districts serving students with disabilities in inclusive settings (80%+ time in general education), raising the multiplier from 1.12 to 1.5289 for those students, while lowering it to 1.447 for less inclusive placements. It also requires the state superintendent to monitor racial disproportionality in special education identification and provide technical assistance to districts. These changes aim to ensure equitable state funding without requiring local district contributions and support inclusive educational practices.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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3
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1
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 4:00 PM.
lower
1 primary · 24 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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