Reykdal seeks $2B infusion for WA public schools in next budget

By: Jerry Cornfield, Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: September 11, 2026

Words: 753

Last Updated: 4 days, 23 hours ago

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The leader of Washington’s public school system on Thursday outlined his multibillion-dollar budget request he says is needed to ensure the state meets its legal obligations to fund basic education for more than 1 million students.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal wants Gov. Bob Ferguson and state lawmakers to provide nearly $2 billion more for public schools in the 2027-2029 budget that they will write in the coming legislative session.

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