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District projects $12–$13 million net lift from recent legislation but warns gap remains

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Superintendent reported legislative changes boosting special‑education funding and modest relief for non‑staff costs, with an estimated $12–$13 million positive impact but warned last year's multiyear deficit means the district still faces long‑term fiscal pressure.

Superintendent (unnamed) told the board that changes in the recent legislative session should yield roughly $12 million to $13 million in additional revenue for Vancouver Public Schools, largely driven by special‑education funding changes and modest increases for non‑staff costs such as insurance and utilities.

"We see kind of a net 12 to $13,000,000 range as a positive, versus last year's budget," the superintendent said, noting that staff member Brett (role:…

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