Foster Student Support
In Washington State, RCW28a.225.330 was enacted to support children and
youth in Foster Care. This law applies to all students in or awaiting Foster
Care. The intent of this law is to ensure Foster Care children and youth to
enroll and succeed in school.
Students in Foster Care and awaiting Foster Care are entitled to additional
support and have the right to:
• Attend school in the attendance area where they are currently living
youth in Foster Care. This law applies to all students in or awaiting Foster
Care. The intent of this law is to ensure Foster Care children and youth to
enroll and succeed in school.
Students in Foster Care and awaiting Foster Care are entitled to additional
support and have the right to:
• Attend school in the attendance area where they are currently living
• When in the best interest of the child, attend the school of origin, or the
school in which they were last enrolled.
• Immediate enrollment and support from district Foster Care Liaison in
obtaining school records and coordinating services.
• Receive transportation to their school, if necessary.
• Free school meals
• Services for English Language Learners, Special Education.
• Support with on-time grade progression and graduation of students
school in which they were last enrolled.
• Immediate enrollment and support from district Foster Care Liaison in
obtaining school records and coordinating services.
• Receive transportation to their school, if necessary.
• Free school meals
• Services for English Language Learners, Special Education.
• Support with on-time grade progression and graduation of students
The Foster Care Liaison is Sonia Ruggles and can be reached at 509-829-5911 or email at [email protected]