Washington Initiative 728, School Class Sizes Measure (2000)

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Washington Initiative 728

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Election date

November 7, 2000

Topic
Education
Status

ApprovedApproved

Type
Initiative to the People
Origin

Citizens



Washington Initiative 728 was on the ballot as an initiative to the people in Washington on November 7, 2000. It was approved.

A “yes” vote supported reducing class sizes, extending learning programs, expanding teacher training, and constructing facilities.

A “no” vote opposed reducing class sizes, extending learning programs, expanding teacher training, and constructing facilities.

Election results

Washington Initiative 728

Result Votes Percentage

Approved Yes

1,714,485 71.73%
No 675,635 28.27%
Results are officially certified.
Source

Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Initiative 728 was as follows:

Shall school districts reduce class sizes, extend learning programs, expand teacher training, and construct facilities, funded by lottery proceeds, existing property taxes, and budget reserves?

Full Text

The full text of this measure is available here.

Path to the ballot

See also: Laws governing the initiative process in Washington

In Washington, proponents needed to collect a number of signatures for an Initiative to the People.

See also

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Footnotes