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Educators and districts urge Ways & Means to restore K‑12 funding for "big three": MSOC, special education and transportation

2112249 · January 14, 2025
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School district leaders, educators and advocacy groups told the Senate Ways & Means Committee that the governor’s proposed budget underfunds K‑12 basic education, especially MSOC, special education and student transportation.

District leaders, teachers’ unions and parent groups told the Senate Ways & Means Committee that the governor’s proposed operating budget does not adequately fund K‑12 basic education needs.

Speakers — including Janie White of the Washington Education Association; Tyler Minch of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction; Melissa Gumbosky representing multiple districts; Casey Brown of the Association of Washington School…

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