Concerning home and community-based services programs for dependents of military service members. Children and spouses (dependents) of military service members who have been determined by the DDA to be eligible for developmental disability services retain eligibility so long as they remain legal residents of the state, regardless of whether they left the state due to the\nmilitary member's assignment.

Child Protective Services (CPS) must make efforts to determine the military status of parents whose children are subject to abuse or neglect allegations. Upon receiving an allegation of abuse or neglect that involves military parents or guardians, CPS must notify military law enforcement. If an allegation of abuse or neglect involving military parents or guardians is screened in and open for investigation, CPS must notify the DOD Family Advocacy Program.

Establishes the Purple Star designation to recognize school districts that demonstrate educational and social-emotional supports to students of military service members.

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Allowing nonresident children from military families to enroll in Washington's public schools prior to arrival in the state.

Bill allows for 'in-state tuition' qualification and continuance if military sponsor is transferred out of the state after student's acceptance/admission to institution and before enrollment occurs.

The Office of Military and Veteran Legal Assistance (the Office) is created within the Office of the Attorney General, subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose. The purpose of the Office is to promote and facilitate civil legal assistance programs, pro bono services, and self-help services for military service members, veterans, and their family members domiciled or stationed in Washington.

The Department of Social and Health Services must, when providing services or upon application or intake for services or benefits: inquire whether the individual has ever served in the United States Armed Forces or is a family or household member of someone who has ever served in the United States Armed Forces; and if the answer is affirmative, provide information on how to contact the DVA to inquire about eligibility for available benefits, services, or programs. Beginning July 1, 2022, health care providers are strongly encouraged to inquire with new patients entering care whether the patient is a veteran, member of the military, or a family member of either and share the educational materials if the patients answers in the affirmative.