Requiring utilities to provide discounted rates to entities that provide a public education for elementary and secondary students.

HB 2519 requires Washington utilities (electric, gas, and water providers) to offer phased discounts on rates to public school districts, charter schools under RCW 28A.710, and state-tribal education compact schools. Starting January 1, 2027, discounts begin at 10% and increase incrementally to 60% by 2032, with annual adjustments thereafter. Utilities must recover the lost revenue from these discounts through rates charged to other customers, not through new taxes or direct school funding. The bill aims to reduce operational costs for schools, which face rising utility expenses for electricity, gas, and water.