Washington schools prepare to sue the state for failing to fund public education

By: Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 539

Last Updated: 1 hour, 55 minutes ago

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Three large Washington school districts are preparing to sue the state, alleging it is once again failing to fully fund basic education.

School boards for the Lake Washington, Tacoma and Yakima districts contend the state’s failure to meet its constitutional obligations is forcing them to rely on local levy dollars to pay day-to-day expenses, echoing an argument made in the landmark McCleary ruling that forced the state to pump billions of additional …

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