Superintendent of Public Instruction - Grants and Pass-Through Funding
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 7.5 | 133,010 | 2,840,381 | 2,973,391 |
| 2021-23 Maintenance Level | 7.5 | 133,014 | 2,840,381 | 2,973,395 |
| Difference from 2021-23 Original | 0.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| % Change from 2021-23 Original | 0.0% | 0.00% | 0.0% | 0.00% |
2022 Policy Other Changes |
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| Accelerated Learning Opportunities | 0.0 | 746,000 | 0 | 746,000 |
| Future Teacher Residency | 0.0 | 10,500 | 0 | 10,500 |
| Native American Names | 0.0 | 4,500 | 0 | 4,500 |
| Residential Outdoor School | 0.0 | 52,000 | 0 | 52,000 |
| Next Generation Science Standards | 0.0 | 2,000 | 0 | 2,000 |
| 2022 Policy Other Changes Total | 0.0 | 815,000 | 0 | 815,000 |
2022 Policy Comp Changes |
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| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Total Policy Changes | 0.0 | 815,030 | 0 | 815,030 |
| 2022 Policy Level | 7.5 | 948,044 | 2,840,381 | 3,788,425 |
| Difference from 2021-23 Original | 0.0 | 815,034 | 0 | 815,034 |
| % Change from 2021-23 Original | 0.0% | 612.8% | 0.0% | 27.4% |
Policy Changes
Accelerated Learning Opportunities
Funding is provided to school districts to expand learning opportunities and implement additional instruction, enrichment and student supports based on an evaluation of student needs. (General Fund - State)
Future Teacher Residency
Grants will be distributed to school districts to reimburse for payments made to hire college students actively earning their teaching degree to work as teaching assistants in K-12 classrooms. (General Fund - State)
Native American Names
In 2021, the Legislature passed Substitute House Bill 1356 requiring K-12 public schools to discontinue the use of Native American names, images, and symbols as mascots by January 1, 2022. Additional funding is provided to continue the grant program for impacted schools to make the required changes. (General Fund - State)
Residential Outdoor School
Funding is provided to school districts to support outdoor education and student leadership programs with the priority of 100% of all 5th or 6th grade students participating in educational outdoor programs. (General Fund - State)
Next Generation Science Standards
Funding is increased to continue professional development in the Next Generation Science Standards and to support community-based climate science organizations in partnering with educational service districts and school districts. (General Fund - State)
Non-Rep General Wage Increase
A general wage increase of 3.25%, effective July 1, 2022, is provided for state employees who are not represented by a union or who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination. (Educator Certification Processing A - Non-Appropriated, General Fund - State, General Fund - Federal, other funds)
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase
For eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members, this item provides an increase of 3%, up to a maximum of $110 per month. (General Fund - State, WA Opportunity Pathways Account - State, General Fund - Federal, other funds)
