Children of military families — Continued enrollment in district schools.
RCW 28A.225.217
in effect(1) A student shall be permitted to remain enrolled in the school in which the student was enrolled while residing with the custodial parent if the student: (a) Meets the definition of a child of a military family in transition under Article II of RCW 28A.705.010 ; and (b) Is placed in the care of a noncustodial parent or guardian when the custodial parent is required to relocate due to military orders. (2) A nonresident school district shall not be required to provide transportation to and from the school unless otherwise required by state or federal law.
(1) A student shall be permitted to remain enrolled in the school in which the student was enrolled while residing with the custodial parent if the student:
(a) Meets the definition of a child of a military family in transition under Article II of RCW 28A.705.010 ; and
(b) Is placed in the care of a noncustodial parent or guardian when the custodial parent is required to relocate due to military orders.
(2) A nonresident school district shall not be required to provide transportation to and from the school unless otherwise required by state or federal law.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28A.225&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026