Superintendent of Public Instruction - Special Education
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 0.50 | 2,979,124 | 578,229 | 3,557,353 |
| 2023-25 Maintenance Level | 0.50 | 3,237,111 | 514,114 | 3,751,225 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 0.0 | 257,987 | (64,115) | 193,872 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.0% | 8.7% | (11.1%) | 5.4% |
2023 Policy Other Changes |
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| Extended Transition Supports | 0.0 | 0 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| ARPA IDEA | 0.0 | 0 | 2,635 | 2,635 |
| Inclusionary Practices Project | 0.0 | 10,000 | 0 | 10,000 |
| Special Education Cap | 0.0 | 70,876 | 0 | 70,876 |
| Special Education Multiplier | 0.0 | 6,709 | 0 | 6,709 |
| IDEA Preschool Services | 0.0 | 0 | 221 | 221 |
| 2023 Policy Other Changes Total | 0.0 | 87,585 | 7,856 | 95,441 |
2023 Policy Comp Changes |
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| Pension and DRS Rate Change | 0.0 | (30,844) | 0 | (30,844) |
| Updated SEBB Rate | 0.0 | 335 | 0 | 335 |
| 2023 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | (30,509) | 0 | (30,509) |
| Total Policy Changes | 0.0 | 57,076 | 7,856 | 64,932 |
| 2023-25 Policy Level | 0.50 | 3,294,187 | 521,970 | 3,816,157 |
| Difference from 2021-23 | 0.0 | 315,063 | (56,259) | 258,804 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.0% | 10.6% | (9.7%) | 7.3% |
Policy Changes
Extended Transition Supports
Funding is reappropriated to extend transition supports for students with disabilities. (Elem & Sec Sch Emerg Rel III Acct - Federal)
ARPA IDEA
Funds are reappropriated from federal funding allocations for students with disabilities as authorized in section 2014 of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 (P.L. 117-2). (General Fund - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA))
Inclusionary Practices Project
Funding is provided to sustain the state's investment in inclusionary practices. (General Fund - State)
Special Education Cap
OSPI will raise the 13.5% cap on state special education funding to 15%. (General Fund - State)
Special Education Multiplier
OSPI will increase the Pre-K special education multiplier. (General Fund - State)
IDEA Preschool Services
Federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is reappropriated for students qualifying for special education preschool services under section 619 of Part B of IDEA. (General Fund - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA))
Pension and DRS Rate Change
An adjusmtment is made for pension contribution rates including to fund a benefit increase of 3%, up to a maximum of $110 per month for eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members, as well as savings that result from the termination of the Plan 1 unfunded liability rate. (WA Opportunity Pathways Account - State, General Fund - State)
Updated SEBB Rate
This item funds adjustments to the SEB rate at rates of $1105 per month in the first fiscal year and $1176 per month in the second fiscal year. (WA Opportunity Pathways Account - State, General Fund - State)
