The proposed bill aims to ensure that unhoused children and youths in Washington have equal access to free, appropriate public education, mirroring the opportunities available to their housed peers. It mandates the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to facilitate this access, including public preschool education for qualifying children. The bill requires a review and revision of existing laws, practices, or policies that create barriers to the enrollment, attendance, and success of homeless children and youths, emphasizing that homelessness should not result in their separation from mainstream education. Additionally, it establishes a comprehensive plan for the education of these students, detailing the responsibilities of school districts and the designation of liaisons to assist in their identification and enrollment.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for grants to school districts to support the identification, enrollment, attendance, and success of homeless children and youths. It outlines a range of services that must be provided, including professional development for educators, referral services for health care, and assistance with transportation costs. The legislation also establishes new eligibility criteria for grant applications, ensuring compliance with federal and state educational standards, and mandates that no homeless child or youth be segregated in separate schools or programs. The bill applies to charter schools and state-tribal compact schools, ensuring uniformity in regulations, and includes provisions to maintain compliance with federal requirements while preserving the act's overall functionality.