WA HB1827

Superintendent of Public Instruction must assume responsibility for effective delivery and administration of basic education services to justice-involved students by September 1, 2028 (extended from original 2027 deadline)

Justice-involved students defined as those under age 21 served through institutional education programs in facilities not under jurisdiction of Department of Social and Health Services or Department of Corrections

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop timeline and plan considering prior reports, recommendations from educators and staff, and legislation enacted in 2024 and subsequent years

Annual interim progress reports required to the governor and legislature through 2027, with the planning section expiring June 30, 2028

Office must examine service delivery options including one preserving school district roles while adding state direction, and must adopt rules to implement the new responsibilities