Bill > HB2246

This bill updates policies for elementary and secondary school students involved with firearms on school property or school-provided transportation, requiring expulsion for at least one year for students found to have carried or possessed a firearm. It also allows for suspension or expulsion up to one year for students who maliciously display an object that appears to be a firearm, with the terms "firearm" and "school premises" clearly defined. Importantly, the bill allows for modifications to these disciplinary actions on a case-by-case basis by school administrators, and mandates that schools provide educational services during suspension or expulsion periods, while also outlining procedures for readmission and participation in extracurricular activities. The bill also clarifies its application to various educational entities, including charter schools and state-tribal education compact schools, and specifies exceptions for certain authorized military or firearms-related activities.

Education

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2246&Year=2025&Initiative=false