Removing the requirement for certain education agencies to reside in the office of the superintendent of public instruction for administrative purposes and by making other necessary changes to support independent administration of each agency.

HB 1662 removes the requirement for four education agencies - the state board of education, Washington Professional Educator Standards Board, Washington State Charter School Commission, and Financial Education Public-Private Partnership - to operate from the superintendent of public instruction's office. Instead, it mandates their transition to independent administrative operations by July 2026, using Small Agency Services (within the Department of Enterprise Services) for support like accounting and legal services. The bill requires these agencies to establish their own administrative policies while the superintendent provides transitional support through the 2026 fiscal year. This change aims to align with their status as independent entities, optimizing efficiency for each agency’s unique needs.