Chris Reykdal supports state income tax as a possible “creative” solution.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — State superintendent Chris Reykdal called his school funding proposal “ambitious,” and said new tax revenue would likely be needed to pay for the increases.
Monday Reykdal laid out his K-12 funding proposal for the next two years.
His plan calls for $2.9 billion in increased spending for 2025-2027.
Reykdal’s priorities: boosts in funding for special education, transportation, materials, supplies, and operating costs.
He said the increase in funding would allow districts to hire more para-educators, counselors, and other support staff, while also allowing districts to pay
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