Updating policies for elementary and secondary school students with firearm violations.

HB 2246 requires Washington public K-12 schools to expel students for at least one year if they possess or carry a firearm on school grounds, school transportation, or school facilities. School administrators may modify this expulsion case-by-case, but must provide educational services during the suspension period. After expulsion, school boards can restrict a student’s return to the same school or activities, with parents allowed to request reconsideration. The bill defines "firearm" broadly and includes exceptions for authorized firearms education programs like military training or safety courses.