Washington State Superintendent seeks nearly $2 billion in new funding for public schools in the 2027-2029 budget.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal has requested approximately $2 billion for Washington's public schools, with $1.2 billion designated to meet constitutional funding obligations and the remainder for expanding learning assistance and restoring the Transition to Kindergarten program. This request aims to address struggling school operations and a perceived underfunding of education in the state.