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WA SB6277

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Krishnadasan

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for military families to provide proof of residence from 14 calendar days to 90 calendar days after enrollment

  • Expands residency eligibility to include transfers to military installations in bordering states, not just within Washington state

  • Adds military families transferring due to military exigency requiring relocation as qualifying for enrollment residency compliance

  • Requires school districts to accept transfer of IEP or Section 504 plan records and provide appropriate services without unreasonable delay; reevaluations must occur within 30 calendar days of arrival if needed

  • Allows temporary lodging within the school district (replacing "on-base billeting facility") as acceptable proof of residence while awaiting permanent housing

Legislative Description

Promoting educational stability for children of military families.

Last Action

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM.

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Early Learning & K-12 Education1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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