Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

HB 2282 — Transition to kindergarten

Last action — First reading, referred to Appropriations.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Supporting the implementation of transition to kindergarten programs.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 28A.300.072.

  • RCW 28A.300.072

    (6)(a) Funding for the transition to kindergarten program must be based on the following: (i) The distribution formula established under RCW 28A.150.260 (4)(a), (5), (6), (8), and (10)(a) and (b), calculated using the actual number of annual average full-time equivalent eligible children enrolled in the program. A transition to kindergarten child must be counted as a kindergarten student for purposes of the funding calculations referenced in this subsection, but must be reported separately. (ii) The distribution formula developed in RCW 28A.160.150 through 28A.160.192, calculated using reported ridership for eligible children enrolled in the program. (b) Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, the annual average full-time equivalent eligible children enrolled in the program funded in (a) of this subsection may not exceed the state-funded annual average full-time equivalent specified in the omnibus appropriations act. (i) During the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years, the office of the superintendent of public instruction must prioritize funding for programs funded under (a) of this subsection that operated during the 2024-25 school year. (ii) During the 2026-27 school year, the office of the superintendent of public instruction must also prioritize funding for programs funded under (a) of this subsection that: (A) Did not operate in the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years; and (B) Submitted a notification of intent to implement and administer a transition to kindergarten program to the office of the superintendent of public instruction before June 1, 2025. --- END ---

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Action History

  1. First reading, referred to Appropriations.

Sponsors

  • (Bernbaum) · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • (Bernbaum)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2282 do?
Supporting the implementation of transition to kindergarten programs.
Who sponsors HB 2282?
HB 2282 is sponsored by (Bernbaum).
What is the current status of HB 2282?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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