Ensuring that unhoused children and youths in Washington have equal access to free, appropriate public education.

Summary

The law requires the state superintendent of public instruction and every school district to guarantee that children and youths who are homeless can enroll, attend, and succeed in public schools—including preschool—without facing barriers. It defines homeless students broadly, mandates a statewide education plan, and obligates districts to appoint a liaison to handle identification, enrollment, transportation, and support services. The aim is to keep homeless students in regular classrooms and give them full access to academic and extracurricular programs.

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