League of Education Voters | Washington State 2007-09 Budget for Education

Washington State 2007-09 Budget for Education

EARLY LEARNING
	GOVERNOR BUDGET	SENATE BUDGET (AS PASSED)	HOUSE BUDGET (AS PASSED)	FINAL BUDGET
The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP)	$27 million to serve an additional 2,000 children and provide a 15% vendor rate increase for the biennium.	$41.5 million to serve an additional 3,000 children at an increased rate of $6,500 per slot in 2008 and 2% more in 2009.	Same as Governor	$34.2 million to serve an additional 2,250 children at $6,500 per slot. Also establishes a minimum per slot funding level of $6,500 for fiscal year 2008. Providers above $6,500 will receive a 2% rate increase in 2008. In 2009, all providers will receive a 2% increase.
Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS)	$7.5 million to create a voluntary child care rating system linked to quality improvements and to support the Early Learning Advisory Committee.	$1.1 million to develop a proposal to implement a voluntary child care rating system and to support the Early Learning Advisory Committee.	Same as Governor	$5 million is provided to develop a quality rating and improvement system and to pilot the system in multiple locations. Funding is also included to support the Early Learning Advisory Committee.
Child Care Provider Enhancement	$85.8 million to support subsidy increases for family child care providers and child care centers.	Same as Governor	Same as Governor	Same as Governor
Parent, Family, and Caregiver Supports	$3.7 million for a variety of supports, including parent education workshops, enhancements to the parent resource and referral telephone hotline, and a public awareness campaign.	$400,000 for the Department of Early Learning to conduct a survey to determine the types of early learning services and materials parents are interested in receiving from the state.	Same as Governor	$2 million for a variety of supports, including parent education workshops, enhancements to the parent resource and referral telephone hotline, and a public awareness campaign.
Home Visitation	$1 million for voluntary home visitation services.	Same as Governor	$8 million for voluntary home visitation services.	$3.5 million for voluntary home visitation services.
K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS
All-Day Kindergarten	$41 million to phase in all-day kindergarten beginning with the highest poverty schools.	Same as Governor	$51 million to phase in all-day kindergarten beginning with the highest poverty schools.	$51 million to phase in all-day kindergarten beginning with the highest poverty schools. Funding is estimated to support a full day program for approximately 10% of the state’s kindergarten enrollment during the 2007-08 school year, and 20 percent during the 2008-09 school year.
Initiative 728	$139 million to fully fund I-728 for the 07-08 and 08-09 school years.	Same as Governor	Same as Governor	Same as Governor
Math & Science: Professional Development	$39.5 million total to provide professional development opportunities focused on improving math & science instruction, includes: $30.5 million in secondary schools; and $9 million in elementary schools.	$13 million total to provide professional development opportunities focused on improving math & science instruction in secondary schools.	Same as Governor	Same as Governor
Math & Science: Curriculum Development	$4.3 million total, includes: $3.3 million to develop science standards and curriculum; $900,000 for a math curriculum menu; and $100,000 to develop international math standards.	$4.6 million total, includes: $3.3 million to develop science standards and curriculum; $900,000 for a math curriculum menu; $100,000 to develop international math standards; and $300,000 to review math EARLs and GLEs.	$4.3 million to develop new math curriculum standards and science standards that reflect international content and performance levels.	$4.6 million to develop new math curriculum standards and science standards that reflect international content and performance levels.
Math & Science: Support to Districts	$11 million total, includes: $5.4 million to provide 25 math and 25 science instructional coaches, each being assigned to serve two schools; and $5.5 million to each of the nine Education Service Districts for a professional development specialist in math and science.	$11.6 million total, includes: $5.4 million to provide 25 math and 25 science instructional coaches, each being assigned to serve two schools; $5.5 million to each of the nine Education Service Districts for a professional development specialist in math and science; $375,000 for summer institutes for math and science teachers; and $282,000 for 20 teachers to be trained in an integrated math, science, technology and engineering program.	$27 million total, includes: $5.4 million to provide 25 math and 25 science instructional coaches, each being assigned to serve two schools; $5.5 million to each of the nine Education Service Districts (ESDs) for a professional development specialist in math and science; $10 million for grants to provide targeted assistance in math and science through professional development; $3 million to ESDs; and $8.5 million for Focused Assistance to schools struggling to improve student learning.	$11.6 million total, includes: $5.4 million to provide 25 math and 25 science instructional coaches, each being assigned to serve two schools; $5.5 million to each of the nine Education Service Districts for a professional development specialist in math and science; $375,000 for summer institutes for math and science teachers; and $282,000 for 20 teachers to be trained in an integrated math, science, technology and engineering program.
Math & Science: Middle and High School Class Sizes	$90 million to lower the average class size to 25 students per class from 28.5.	$3.1 million to establish 10 pilot programs that reduce the average class size to 25 in math and science classes in grades 6-12.	Not funded	Not funded
Math & Science: 2007 WASL Changes	Not funded	$12 million for alternative assessments and to develop end-of-course assessments (SB 6023 or HB 2327).	$10 million to phase-in end-of-course assessments to replace the high school WASL test in math and science (HB 2327).	$10.8 million for alternative assessments and to develop and pilot end-of-course assessments (SB 6023 or HB 2327).
Promoting Academic Success (PAS)	$12 million to expand the PAS program so students in the twelfth grade who have not yet passed the WASL can also be served.	Same as Governor	Same as Governor	Same as Governor
Learning Assistance Program (LAP)	No enhancement	$30 million provides a 20% increase in LAP funding to help struggling students meet state academic achievement standards and assessments.	No enhancement	$16.9 million provides a 10% increase in LAP funding to help struggling students meet state academic achievement standards and assessments.
High School Completion	Not funded	Not funded	$3.8 million to provide a pathway for students who have completed their high school graduation requirements except the WASL to earn a high school diploma at a community college.	$1 million to create a pilot program at two community and technical colleges to allow students meeting eligibility criteria specified in the legislation to continue their studies at the CTC and earn a high school diploma.
Drop Out Prevention “Building Bridges” Program	Not funded	$5 million to create “Building Bridges” grant program to address dropout prevention, intervention and retrieval.	$8.3 million to create “Building Bridges” grant program to address dropout prevention, intervention and retrieval.	$5 million to create “Building Bridges” grant program to address dropout prevention, intervention and retrieval.
Gifted Education	No enhancement	No enhancement	$2.4 million to increase the per student allocation for highly capable/gifted students cap from 2% to 2.3% of total enrollment.	$2.4 million to increase the per student allocation for highly capable/gifted students cap from 2% to 2.3% of total enrollment.
Skills Centers and Career & Technical Education (CTE)	No enhancement	$22.4 million total, includes: $8 million to increase funding for skills center students (1.4 FTE rate); $9.4 million to replace and upgrade equipment; and $5 million to provide funding for middle and junior high school CTE programs.	$8 million to increase funding for skills center students (2.0 FTE rate).	$11 million total, includes: $8 million to increase funding for skills center students (1.6 FTE rate); and $3 million to provide funding for middle and junior high school CTE programs.
Special Education Funding	$60 million total, includes: $50 million to fund all preschool children in special education at the same amount and separately from the K-12 program; and $10 million to increase the safety net to help districts with extraordinary costs in special education.	$80 million	Same as Governor	$75.2 million
Pupil Transportation	No enhancement	$25 million allocated to school districts for student transportation.	$25 million allocated to school districts for student transportation.	$25 million allocated to school districts for student transportation.
Technology Enhancement	No enhancement	$25 million to update and improve technology based on a one-time allocation of $6,000 for each elementary school, $12,000 each middle or junior high school, and $22,000 for each high school.	$5 million to increase the NERC allocation by $50 per certificated staff person to reflect increased technology costs incurred by school districts.	$12.4 million to update and improve technology based on a one-time allocation of $3,000 for each elementary school, $6,000 each middle or junior high school, and $11,000 for each high school.
Educational Staff Associates (ESAs)	No enhancement	No enhancement	$9.4 million to allow ESAs such as nurses, guidance counselors, and speech/language pathologists to receive credit on the state salary schedule for up to 5 years of prior work experience.	$4.3 million to allow ESAs such as nurses, guidance counselors, and speech/language pathologists to receive credit on the state salary schedule for up to 2 years of prior work experience.
Salary Equity	$60 million to begin the elimination of grandfathered salary bases for certificated instructional staff, certificated administrative staff and classified staff.	Same as Governor	Same as Governor	$64 million to begin the elimination of grandfathered salary bases for certificated instructional staff, certificated administrative staff and classified staff.
Classified Staff Ratio	No enhancement	No enhancement	$26 million to enhance the classified staff ratio from one staff per every 60 students, to one per 59.	$26 million to enhance the classified staff ratio from one staff per every 60 students, to one per 59.
Certificated Instructional Staff Ratio (K-3)	$9.5 million for grants to allow ten demonstration schools to implement best practices in developmental learning in grades K-3.	$4.1 million for grants to allow four demonstration schools to implement best practices in developmental learning in grades K-3.	$13.5 million to increase the number of certificated instructional staff in grades K-3 to reach a goal of one teacher for every 18.7 students.	$3 million for grants to allow three demonstration schools to implement best practices in developmental learning in grades K-3.
Initiative 732	$379 million to increase salaries for teachers and other K-12 staff increases by 3.4% in the ‘07-08 school year and 2.6 % in the ‘08-09 school year.	Same as Governor	Same as Governor	Same as Governor
National Board Certification Bonus (NBPTS)	$7.5 million total, includes: $5.5 million to increase the bonus paid to teachers with NBPTS certification; and $2 million is provided for a bonus of $5,000 for teaching in a high poverty school and another $5,000 bonus for teaching math or science.	$10 million total, includes: $6.4 million to increase the bonus paid to teachers with NBPTS certification; $2.5 million to pay for application fees; and $1 million is provided for a bonus of $5,000 for teaching in a high poverty school.	$9.5 million total, includes: $7.5 million to increase the bonus paid to teachers with NBPTS certification to $5,250 in school year 07-08 and $5,400 in 08-09 from the current bonus of $3,500; and $2 million is provided for a bonus of $5,000 for teaching in a high poverty school and another $5,000 bonus for teaching math or science.	$7.4 million total, includes: $6.4 million to increase the bonus paid to teachers with NBPTS certification; and $1 million is provided for a bonus of $5,000 for teaching in a high poverty school.
Repeal of Gain-Sharing	$92 million is estimated to be saved from the repeal of gain-sharing benefits provided to several public employee retirement systems. In return, members can retire at age 60 with 95% of pension.	Same as Governor	Same as Governor	$99 million is estimated to be saved from the repeal of gain-sharing benefits provided to several public employee retirement systems. In return, members with 30 or more years of service can retire at age 62 with no reduction in benefits.
Health Benefit Rate Increase	$66 million to cover 3% of an 8% projected increased cost.	Same as Governor	Same as Governor	Same as Governor
HIGHER EDUCATION
Total Higher Education Enrollments	$97 million to add 8,339 new enrollment slots for the biennium.	$110 million to add a total of 10,000 new enrollment slots for the biennium.	$100 million to add a total of 8,356 new enrollment slots for the biennium.	$107 million to add a total of 9,700 new enrollment slots for the biennium.
General Enrollments	$49 million to add new general enrollment slots.	$63 million to add 6,300 new general enrollment slots.	$54 million to add 5,166 new general enrollment slots.	$58.2 million to add 6,000 new general enrollment slots.
High Demand Enrollments	$48 million to add 3,300 new high demand enrollment slots.	$31 million to add 2,300 new high demand enrollment slots.	$28 million to add 2,105 new high demand enrollment slots.	$31.2 million to add 2,400 new high demand enrollment slots.
Math and Science Enrollments	Not funded	$17 million to add 1,250 new math and science enrollment slots.	$17 million to add 1,085 new math and science enrollment slots.	$17 million to add 1,250 new math and science enrollment slots.
Higher Ed Resident Undergraduate Tuition Increases (per year)	Authorizes up to a 7% tuition increase for the research universities, up to 5% for the regional universities, and freezes tuition for community and technical colleges.	Authorizes up to a 7% tuition increase for the research universities, up to 5% for the regional universities, and up to 2% for community and technical colleges.	Authorizes up to a 5% tuition increase for the research and regional universities, and up to a 2% increase for community and technical colleges.	Authorizes up to a 7% tuition increase for the research universities, up to 5% for the regional universities, and up to 2% for community and technical colleges.
State Institutional Support (in lieu of tuition increase)	$19 million to support the community and technical colleges.	$5.5 million to support the community and technical colleges.	$16.8 million total, includes: $6.5 million to support the community and technical colleges; $10 million to support UW and WSU; and $340,000 to support CWU.	$5.5 million to support the community and technical colleges.
Faculty Compensation	$188 million total, includes: $33 million for I-732; $73 million for non-rep COLA; $45 million for negotiated contracts; $30 million for a 1.6% increase to base; and $7.5 million for part-time CTC faculty equity.	$182 million total, includes: $36 million for I-732; $60 million for non-rep COLA; $36 million for negotiated contracts; $21 million for a 1.6% increase to base; The four-year universities will make up the difference in faculty raises from tuition; $13.6 million for faculty recruitment and retention; $7.5 million for part-time CTC faculty equity; and $7.5 million for CTC faculty salary increments.	$196 million total, includes: $33 million for I-732; $73 million for non-rep COLA; $45 million for negotiated contracts; $30 million for a 1.6% increase to base; $7.5 million for part-time CTC faculty equity; and $7.5 million for faculty salary increments.	To Be Determined$?? million total, includes: $?? million for I-732; $?? million for non-rep COLA; $?? million for negotiated contracts; $11.2 million for part-time CTC faculty equity; and $7.5 million for faculty salary increments.
State Need Grant	$29 million to maintain financial aid service levels for students whose families earn up to 65% of Washington median family income ($45,000 for a family of four) and expands eligibility to students taking only one class per term.	$55 million total, includes: $36 million to maintain financial aid service levels; and $19 million to expand financial aid for all students whose families earn up to 75% of Washington median family income ($54,000 for a family of four).	$33 million to maintain financial aid service levels for students whose families earn up to 65% of Washington median family income ($45,000 for a family of four) and expands eligibility to students taking only one class per term.	$55 million total, includes: $37.1 million to maintain financial aid service levels; $9.5 million to expand financial aid for students whose families earn up to 70% of Washington median family income ($50,000 for a family of four); and $1 million to expand eligibility to students taking only one or two classes per term.
Opportunity Grants Program	$5 million to provide financial aid for low-income community and technical college students enrolled in high demand programs.	Not funded	$15 million to provide financial aid for low-income community and technical college students enrolled in high demand programs.	$15 million to provide financial aid for low-income community and technical college students enrolled in high demand programs.
Washington College Bound Scholarships	$5 million for low-income 7^th grade students who graduate from high school with a “C” average.	$8 million for low-income 7^th grade students who graduate from high school with a “C” average.	Not funded	$8 million for low-income 7^th grade students who graduate from high school with a “C” average.
GET Ready for Math & Science Program	$14 million to provide GET shares for 500 students who have shown math & science aptitude on the WASL, SAT or the ACT.	Not funded	Same as Governor	$5 million to provide GET shares for 500 students who have shown math & science aptitude on the WASL, SAT or the ACT.
Passport to College Promise Program	Not funded	$3.3 million to provide college scholarships to former foster care youth.	$2.5 million to provide college scholarships to former foster care youth.	$3.3 million to provide college scholarships to former foster care youth.
Higher Education Research and Program Development	$20 million total	$23.3 million total	$30 million total	$23.3 million total
CAPITAL BUDGET
K-12	$963 million total	Same as Governor	Same as Governor	$965 million total
Community and Technical Colleges	$513 million total	$518 million total	$528 million total	$518 million total
Research and Regional Universities	$542 million total	$547 million total	$549 million total	$547 million total