1. (1) State moneys for K-3 class size including transition to kindergarten program 09 as defined in RCW 28A.300.072 and chapter 392-425 WAC shall be allocated as provided in this chapter.
2. (2) Elementary teacher allocations based on the prototypical schools formula provided in RCW 28A.150.260 and the Omnibus Appropriations Act for grades K-3 and transition to kindergarten program (grade T) will be based upon budgeted grades K-3 and grade T enrollment as stated in the F-203 revenue estimate from September through December for the year budgeted.
3. (3) School districts, charter schools, and tribal compact schools must input their estimated grades K-3 and grade T class size for purposes of funding from September through December.
4. (4) K-3 enrollment will not include student full-time equivalent (FTE) enrolled in alternative learning experience programs that meet the requirements of WAC 392-121-182.
5. (5) Funded class size starting with January apportionment will be based on the actual average annual FTE enrollment reported in the P-223.
6. (6) School districts, charter schools, and tribal compact schools must meet the legislative compliance requirements of K-3 class size funding in order to generate the full allotment.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.300.072 and 28A.150.290. WSR 24-14-074, § 392-122-500, filed 6/28/24, effective 7/29/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290 and 28A.710.040(5). WSR 21-04-039, § 392-122-500, filed 1/26/21, effective 2/26/21.]