Requiring reviews of the performance, operations, and funding of the state’s public education system.

 H-3362.1

SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2636

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By House Education (originally sponsored by Representatives Rude, Pollet, Marshall, and Santos)

READ FIRST TIME 02/04/26.

AN ACT Relating to requiring independent, balanced, and objective reviews of the performance, operations, and funding of the state's public education system; adding a new section to chapter 28A.655 RCW; and creating a new section.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The legislature finds that Washington's system of public education is foundational to the state's economic vitality, civic health, and long-term prosperity. Over time, the legislature has enacted numerous policy requirements affecting public schools and school districts, many of which have imposed operational, administrative, and instructional obligations.

(2) The legislature further finds that not all policy requirements have been accompanied by sufficient or sustainable funding, and that cumulative mandates, particularly those enacted without full fiscal consideration, divert resources away from core educational priorities and student learning.