Ensuring equal opportunities for each highly capable student.

HB 2717 amends Washington state's school funding formula to standardize how basic education funds are distributed to school districts. It establishes "prototypical" schools (e.g., 600 students for high schools) to calculate minimum funding needs, setting specific class size targets (like 17 students per teacher in K-3) and allocating funds for staff like counselors and nurses. The bill requires transparency by mandating public reporting of per-pupil funding for all programs, including a link on school district websites. It does not directly address "highly capable students" as its title suggests; instead, it focuses on general education funding mechanics and reporting. The bill is currently in the Appropriations committee after its first reading.