In a press conference today, Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal proposed a significant increase in funding for Washington public schools in the next state budget, totaling $2.9 billion. This will be the largest budget request submitted to Governor Inslee's office for inclusion in the 2025-27 state budget. It is crucial for the governor and legislature to fund this request to ensure that all students in Washington receive a high-quality education. 

This funding request is to address the current underfunding of K-12 education in Washington and cover essential public education needs. Reykdal emphasized the importance of fully funding special education, providing reliable transportation for all students, and covering the inflationary cost of materials, supplies, and operating costs (MSOC), which include school utilities, insurance, classroom supplies, technology, maintenance, and more.

Please take a moment to review how the lack of funding has impacted us locally by clicking here.

To watch the full press conference click here.