Promoting educational stability for children of military families.
SB 6277 modifies Washington state school enrollment rules to help children of military families maintain educational stability during relocations. It allows schools to conditionally enroll students before arrival using temporary military housing addresses (like on-base lodging or leased housing) as proof of residency, and requires schools to accept special education plans from prior schools without delay. The law applies to students moving due to active duty orders, military exigencies, or transfers to military installations within Washington or bordering states. Schools must finalize enrollment once military orders and residency proof are provided, ensuring continuity for students with individualized education programs.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM.
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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