Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise 2025 Levy Renewal Process
The Families, Education, Preschool and Promise (FEPP) levy funds important services that keep Seattle’s children and youth safe, healthy, and ready to learn. In the November 2025 general election, Seattle voters demonstrated their strong support for sustained and expanded FEPP levy investments.
About the 2025 FEPP Levy
The voter-approved 2025 FEPP Levy renewal will invest $1.3 billion from 2026-2032 in three key areas:
Ready To Start: High-quality preschool for three- and four-year-olds, with free tuition for low and middle-income families, child care co-pay support, supports for home visiting and health, and direct payments to childcare workers.
Ready To Learn: Free expanded learning supports for Seattle youth including school-day, afterschool, and summer academic, enrichment, and mentorship programs; funding for five new School Based Health Centers bringing the total citywide to 34; and expanded school safety and student mental health services.
Ready To Launch: Tuition-free college at Seattle Colleges accessible for all Seattle public high school graduates through the Seattle Promise program, supported transfer pathway to University of Washington-Seattle, and scholarships to grow a diverse workforce in high-demand careers such as education, trades, and the public sector.
Planning Process Updates
Levy Renewal Ordinance & Vote
In April 2025, the Every Child Ready intiative was announced, with new and renewed programs proposed for inclusion in the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy renewal. In June 2025, the Seattle City Council considered the FEPP levy proposal and voted to approve the ballot measure. The FEPP Levy legislation was signed, officially placing the FEPP Levy (Proposition 1) on voter’s November 2025 ballot. Nearly 80% of Seattle voters approved the proposal—the highest approval rating in the 35 year history of City of Seattle education levies.
Implementation Planning
City Council is required to vote on a FEPP Levy Implementation and Evaluation (I&E) Plan that outlines the spending priorities, grant schedule, and expected outcomes for the six-year Levy. The Mayor’s Office will submit the FEPP I&E Plan to Council in Spring 2026. To support development of the Plan, DEEL will continue to build on its engagement and planning efforts, including community conversations with existing FEPP partners and the broader Seattle community. We would love to hear from you!
Every Child Ready Levy Engagement Opportunities
We’re excited to share additional opportunities to engage and learn more about the FEPP Levy.
Listening Tour
We’re coming to a meeting near you for the Every Child Ready-FEPP Levy Listening Tour! Please submit the form with your request for DEEL to discuss the FEPP Levy and hear from your organization and stakeholders. Our team will follow up to schedule.
Community Conversations
We’re also hosting additional of Community Conversation events to hear about your levy priorities. Join us at one of the below events to share your input!
- Tuesday, February 24, 5:30–7:30 PM
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 - Thursday, February 26, 5:30–7:30 PM
Magnuson Community Center, 7110 62nd Ave NE
Events are family-friendly and accessible, with free dinner, interpretation services, and children’s activities provided. Please RSVP to confirm your attendance!
Survey
Share your input through our survey. Additional languages coming soon!
Updates and Questions
Please monitor this webpage for updates or sign-up for DEEL’s newsletter.
For questions or feedback, contact DEEL at education@seattle.gov