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Board reviews proposed HB 2593 that would set minimum fund balances for small districts
Summary
Board members discussed proposed HB 2593, which would require districts under 2,000 students to hold an 8%–34% fund balance; staff warned many small districts do not meet the 8% floor and raised concerns the bill could pressure consolidation.
The Wishram School District No. 94 board discussed proposed state legislation, HB 2593, during the superintendent's report on Jan. 27, 2026. The legislation would require districts with fewer than 2,000 students to maintain a fund balance between 8% and 34% of operating budgets, a range staff said many small districts currently do not meet.
Board and staff members characterized the proposal as potentially burdensome for small districts. According to the meeting materials, staff said the bill is "viewed by small districts as potentially forcing consolidation." The discussion occurred during the superintendent report and was framed as a legislative update rather than a board action; no motion or formal position was taken.
Superintendent-level staff noted the district had also received information about other legislative items that could affect Wishram School, including matters described in the materials as "Financial Math and parental rights," but presenters said they did not expect HB 2593 to be successful based on current information. The board did not vote or adopt a formal position during the meeting.
