How much is the projected shortfall?
Based on the governor’s initial proposed budget, the minimum estimated shortfall to Federal Way Public Schools is $5 million. The state house and senate still have to weigh in with their proposals. With the state budget deficit standing at around $5 billion, schools may be asked to absorb larger cuts before the process is over. We will not know for certain until the state legislature adjourns and the governor signs the final state budget at the end of April.
