An expanded Remediation Assistance Program designed to serve students with basic skills deficiencies in reading, mathematics, and language at grades 2-9 was funded by the 1984 Washington State Legislature. During the 1985-86 school year, programs were operated in 271 of the state's 298 school districts and served over 28,000 students. A majority of funds allocated to districts was used to support certificated teacher and noncertificated teacher aide positions. Over 50 percent of students served received assistance in mathematics, while about 40 percent were given additional help in reading. Most students received their additional remedial instruction in a "limited pull-out" model, and most of the remaining students were served with an in-class model. Student achievement showed modest but meaningful gains when measured from fall-to-spring for reading, mathematics, and language. Gains associated with spring-to-spring assessments were consistent but somewhat smaller. Analysis of the Washington Statewide Assessment Program data from the fall of 1985 showed large numbers of low-scoring students who needed remedial help. There was a pattern of underservice to low-scoring students, particularly at the secondary level. Needs of black students were especially severe. Related materials, such as relevant sections of the Washington Administrative Code, are appended. (RH)