Bill > HB1021

This bill aims to promote educational stability for children of military families by modifying existing laws to provide additional protections and flexibility for students whose parents are on active military duty. The bill allows students whose parents are transferred due to military orders to remain enrolled in their current school through the end of the school year, even if their family has to relocate. Similarly, if a parent's active duty status ends during the school year, students in grades 9-12 can continue attending their current school through graduation. The legislation also clarifies residency requirements for military families, allowing them to use temporary billeting facilities, leased or purchased residences, or military housing as proof of residence when enrolling in a school district. Parents must provide proof of residence within 14 days of arrival, and school districts are required to accept enrollment applications conditionally for military families. If a planned residence is temporarily unavailable for between 14 and 90 days, students can still enroll in the school district where their intended residence is located. The bill does not require nonresident school districts to provide transportation unless mandated by state or federal law. These provisions are designed to minimize educational disruption for children of military families who often face frequent relocations due to their parents' service.

Education

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1021&Year=2025&Initiative=false