Bill would codify McKinney‑Vento protections in state law, require OSPI plan and coordinator for unhoused students

Substitute House Bill 2,594 would codify key provisions of the federal McKinney‑Vento Homeless Assistance Act into Washington state law, establish a state policy on equal access for homeless children and youths, direct the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to submit a state plan to the Legislature, require OSPI to designate a state coordinator for education of homeless children and youth, and authorize competitive grants to school districts subject to appropriation.