Superintendent of Public Instruction - Professional Educator Standards Board
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 12.6 | 43,952 | 4 | 43,956 |
| 2023-25 Maintenance Level | 12.6 | 38,750 | 4 | 38,754 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 0.0 | (5,202) | 0 | (5,202) |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.0% | (11.8%) | 0.0% | (11.8%) |
2024 Policy Other Changes |
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| Tribal Liaison | 0.30 | 90 | 0 | 90 |
| 2024 Policy Other Changes Total | 0.30 | 90 | 0 | 90 |
2024 Policy Comp Changes |
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| State Employee Benefits | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pension Rate Month of Death Bill | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total Policy Changes | 0.30 | 92 | 0 | 92 |
| 2024 Policy Level | 12.9 | 38,842 | 4 | 38,846 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 0.30 | (5,110) | 0 | (5,110) |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 2.4% | (11.6%) | 0.0% | (11.6%) |
Policy Changes
Tribal Liaison
The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) and the State Board of Education (SBE) are responsible for various aspects of the state's education policy development. With the goal of fostering culturally competent educators and students, a shared tribal liaison will be funded within PESB and the SBE. (General Fund - State)
State Employee Benefits
Funding is provided to increase the retiree health insurance subsidy, adjusting the cap from $183 to $193 per month and raising the base subsidy percentage from 50 percent to 60 percent. The insurance funding rates are set at $1,145 per month for fiscal year 2024 and $1,158 per month for fiscal year 2025. (General Fund - State, General Fund - Federal)
Pension Rate Month of Death Bill
Funding is provided for contribution rate impacts associated with proposed legislation that ensures the continuation of benefit payments through the end of the month in which a retiree or beneficiary dies. (General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State, WA Opportunity Pathways Account - State, other funds)
