WA SB5304

Expands the students experiencing homelessness and foster youth program to include public tribal colleges in Washington accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities or another U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting association

Eligible students include those experiencing homelessness and those who were in foster care when they graduated high school

Program accommodations may include access to laundry facilities, storage, locker rooms and showers, reduced-price meals, food banks, technology, short-term housing assistance, and case management services

Participating institutions may develop surplus property for affordable student housing and must connect students with community resources for homeless individuals

Requires annual joint reporting to the legislature beginning December 1, 2023, including data on students served, assistance strategies, and legislative recommendations