RCW 28B.10.571 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 571
RCW 28B.10.571: Intimidating any administrator, faculty member, or student by threat of force or violence unlawful—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, singly or in concert with others, to intimidate by threat of force or violence any administrator, faculty member, or student of any university, college, or community or technical college who is in the peaceful discharge or conduct of his or her duties or studies. (2) A person violating this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned in jail not more than six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.
RCW 28B.07.926 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 07 / Section 926
RCW 28B.07.926: Construction—2007 c 36.
Status: in_force

This act, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes thereof.
RCW 28A.320.168 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 168
RCW 28A.320.168: Curricula—Mandatory instruction in sex trafficking awareness and prevention.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning no later than the 2025-26 school year, school districts must offer instruction in sex trafficking awareness and prevention. The instruction may be offered beginning in grade seven, but each student must be offered the instruction at least once before completing grade 12. The instruction, at the discretion of the school or school district, may be integrated into a relevant course or a course may be repurposed to include the instruction. (2) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, on or before June 30, 2024, the office of the superintendent of public instruction must review curricula related to the awareness and prevention of sex trafficking. (3) To the extent practicable, the office of the superintendent of public instruction must make available in the library of openly licensed courseware under RCW 28A.300.803 , curricular resources related to the awareness and prevention of sex trafficking that include: (a) Information about the race, gender, and socioeconomic status of sex trafficking victims and perpetrators; (b) Medically and legally accurate definitions of sex trafficking, and information about term stigmatization and how it may reduce reporting and increase the difficulty of detecting and prosecuting sex trafficking crimes; (c) Information about reporting systems and community engagement opportunities with local, state, or national organizations against sex trafficking, and basic identification training to determine if an individual is at risk of or has been sex trafficked; and (d) Information to help students recognize the signs and behavior changes in others that may indicate grooming for sex trafficking or other unlawful, coercive relationships. (4) This section governs school operation and management under RCW 28A.710.040 and 28A.715.020 , and applies to charter schools established under chapter 28A.710 RCW and state-tribal education compact schools established under chapter 28A.715 RCW to the same extent as it applies to school districts.
RCW 28B.102.150 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 102 / Section 150
RCW 28B.102.150: Conditional scholarships—Forgiveness and repayment.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) A conditional scholarship awarded under this chapter is forgiven when the participant fulfills the terms of his or her service obligation. The office shall develop the service obligation terms for each conditional scholarship program under this chapter, including that participants must either: (i) Serve as a certificated employee in an approved education program for two full-time school years for each year of conditional scholarship received; or (ii) Serve as a certificated employee in a shortage area in an approved education program for one full-time school year for each year of conditional scholarship received. (b) For participants who meet the terms of their service obligation, the office shall forgive the conditional scholarships according to the service obligation terms and shall maintain all necessary records of such forgiveness. (2)(a) Participants who do not fulfill their service obligation as required under subsection (1) of this section incur an obligation to repay the conditional scholarship award, with interest and other fees. The office shall develop repayment terms for each conditional scholarship program under this chapter, including interest rate, other fees, minimum payment, and maximum repayment period. (b) The office shall collect repayments from participants who do not fulfill their service obligation as required under subsection (1) of this section. Collection and servicing of repayments under this section must be pursued using the full extent of the law, including wage garnishment if necessary. The office shall exercise due diligence in maintaining all necessary records to ensure that maximum repayments are collected. (3) The office shall establish a process for forgiveness, deferment, or forbearance for participants who fail to complete their service obligation due to circumstances beyond the participants' control, for example certain medical conditions, military deployment, declassification of a participant's shortage area, or hardship for a participant to relocate to an approved education program with a shortage area, provided the participant was serving as a certificated employee in a shortage area in an approved education program.
RCW 28B.35.100 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 35 / Section 100
RCW 28B.35.100: Trustees—Appointment—Terms—Quorum—Vacancies.
Status: in_force

(1) The governance of each of the regional universities shall be vested in a board of trustees consisting of eight members, one of whom shall be a student. The governor shall select the student member from a list of candidates, of at least three and not more than five, submitted by the governing body of the associated students. They shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate and, except for the student member, shall hold their offices for a term of six years from the first day of October and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The student member shall hold his or her office for a term of one year from the first day of July and until the first day of July of the following year or until his or her successor is appointed and qualified, whichever is later. The student member shall be a full-time student in good standing at the respective university at the time of appointment. (2) Five members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. In case of a vacancy, or when an appointment is made after the date of expiration of the term, the governor shall fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term of the trustee whose office has become vacant or expired. (3) Except for the term of the student member, no more than the terms of two members will expire simultaneously on the last day of September in any one year. (4) A student appointed under this section shall excuse himself or herself from participation or voting on matters relating to the hiring, discipline, or tenure of faculty members and personnel.
RCW 28B.20.330 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 330
RCW 28B.20.330: Rights-of-way to railroads and streetcar railways—Conditions.
Status: in_force

Any railroad company now having in operation a line of railroad, or branches, sidings, or spurs thereof, upon any property in this state in use by the University of Washington for university purposes, or as a part of the grounds set aside or devoted to university purposes, may have such right-of-way confirmed to it, its successors and assigns, upon the following terms and conditions: Such railroad company shall file with the board of regents of said university a plat showing the right-of-way desired, and shall file a duplicate thereof with the commissioner of public lands; and any railroad company or streetcar company desiring hereafter to construct a railroad or streetcar line, or extensions thereof, with branches, sidings, or spurs, upon any property in this state in use by the University of Washington for university purposes, or as a part of the ground set aside or devoted to university purposes, may have such right-of-way confirmed to it, its successors and assigns, upon the following terms and conditions: Such railroad company or streetcar company shall file with the board of regents of said university a plat showing the right-of-way desired, and shall file a duplicate thereof with the commissioner of public lands.
RCW 28A.635.070 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 635 / Section 070
RCW 28A.635.070: Property, failure of officials or employees to account for—Mutilation by—Penalties.
Status: in_force

Any school district official or employee who shall refuse or fail to deliver to his or her qualified successor all books, papers, and records pertaining to his or her position, or who shall willfully mutilate or destroy any such property, or any part thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, the penalty for which shall be a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars: PROVIDED, That for each day there is a refusal or failure to deliver to a successor books, papers and records, a separate offense shall be deemed to have occurred.
RCW 28B.10.902 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 902
RCW 28B.10.902: Participating in or permitting hazing—Loss of state-funded grants or awards—Loss of official recognition or control—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) A person who participates in the hazing of another shall forfeit any entitlement to state-funded grants, scholarships, or awards for a period of time determined by the institution of higher education. (2) Any organization, association, or student living group that knowingly permits hazing to be conducted by its members or by others subject to its direction or control shall be deprived of any official recognition or approval granted by a public institution of higher education. (3) The public institutions of higher education shall adopt rules to implement this section.
RCW 28B.20.370 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 370
RCW 28B.20.370: Transfer of certain Lake Union shorelands to university.
Status: in_force

Block 18-A, Second Supplemental Maps of Lake Union Shorelands, as shown on the official maps thereof on file in the office of the commissioner of public lands, is hereby transferred to the University of Washington and shall be held and used for university purposes only.
RCW 28A.545.010 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 545 / Section 010
RCW 28A.545.010: School district divisions—High and nonhigh.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter all school districts in the state of Washington shall be and the same are hereby divided into two divisions to be known and designated respectively as high school districts and nonhigh school districts.
RCW 28B.20.700 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 700
RCW 28B.20.700: Construction, remodeling, improvement, financing, etc., authorized.
Status: in_force

The board of regents of the University of Washington is empowered, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, to provide for the construction, completion, reconstruction, remodeling, rehabilitation and improvement of buildings and facilities authorized by the legislature for the use of the university and to finance the payment thereof by bonds payable out of a special fund from revenues hereafter derived from the payment of building fees, gifts, bequests or grants, and such additional funds as the legislature may provide.
RCW 28B.10.294 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 294
RCW 28B.10.294: Collection of debts—Report.
Status: in_force

Institutions of higher education shall report to the governor and the higher education committees of the legislature in accordance with RCW 43.01.036 annually beginning on December 1, 2020, on transcript and registration holds used as debt collection tools, including: (1) Each institution's policy on when transcript and registration holds are used, including the time frames and amounts for which holds are to be used and the lowest amount for which an institution assigns a debt to a third-party collection agency; (2) The number of official transcripts and registration privileges being withheld by each institution; and (3) The number of past-due accounts assigned to third-party collection agencies.
RCW 28B.85.070 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 85 / Section 070
RCW 28B.85.070: Surety bonds—Security in lieu of bond—Cancellation of bond—Notice—Claims.
Status: in_force

(1) The council may require any degree-granting institution to have on file with the council an approved surety bond or other security in lieu of a bond in an amount determined by the council. (2) In lieu of a surety bond, an institution may deposit with the council a cash deposit or other negotiable security acceptable to the council. The security deposited with the council in lieu of the surety bond shall be returned to the institution one year after the institution's authorization has expired or been revoked if legal action has not been instituted against the institution or the security deposit at the expiration of the year. The obligations and remedies relating to surety bonds authorized by this section, including but not limited to the settlement of claims procedure in subsection (5) of this section, shall apply to deposits filed with the council, as applicable. (3) Each bond shall: (a) Be executed by the institution as principal and by a corporate surety licensed to do business in the state; (b) Be payable to the state for the benefit and protection of any student or enrollee of an institution, or, in the case of a minor, his or her parents or guardian; (c) Be conditioned on compliance with all provisions of this chapter and the council's rules adopted under this chapter; (d) Require the surety to give written notice to the council at least thirty-five days before cancellation of the bond; and (e) Remain in effect for one year following the effective date of its cancellation or termination as to any obligation occurring on or before the effective date of cancellation or termination. (4) Upon receiving notice of a bond cancellation, the council shall notify the institution that the authorization will be suspended on the effective date of the bond cancellation unless the institution files with the council another approved surety bond or other security. The council may suspend or revoke the authorization at an earlier date if it has reason to believe that such action will prevent students from losing their tuition or fees. (5) If a complaint is filed under RCW 28B.85.090 (1) against an institution, the council may file a claim against the surety and settle claims against the surety by following the procedure in this subsection. (a) The council shall attempt to notify all potential claimants. If the absence of records or other circumstances makes it impossible or unreasonable for the council to ascertain the names and addresses of all the claimants, the council after exerting due diligence and making reasonable inquiry to secure that information from all reasonable and available sources, may make a demand on a bond on the basis of information in the council's possession. The council is not liable or responsible for claims or the handling of claims that may subsequently appear or be discovered. (b) Thirty days after notification, if a claimant fails, refuses, or neglects to file with the council a verified claim, the council shall be relieved of further duty or action under this chapter on behalf of the claimant. (c) After reviewing the claims, the council may make demands upon the bond on behalf of those claimants whose claims have been filed. The council may settle or compromise the claims with the surety and may execute and deliver a release and discharge of the bond. (d) If the surety refuses to pay the demand, the council may bring an action on the bond in behalf of the claimants. If an action is commenced on the bond, the council may require a new bond to be filed. (e) Within ten days after a recovery on a bond or other posted security has occurred, the institution shall file a new bond or otherwise restore its security on file to the required amount. (6) The liability of the surety shall not exceed the amount of the bond. (7) The requirements for surety bonds established by the council may not be reduced based on whether an institution is headquartered, incorporated, or domiciled outside of Washington state. The council shall ensure that any authorization agreement with other states provides for at least the amount and security for surety applicable to an institution that is headquartered, incorporated, domiciled, or has a physical presence in Washington state.
RCW 28B.145.055 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 145 / Section 055
RCW 28B.145.055: Opportunity scholarship program—Awards not considered state-funded.
Status: in_force

The office of student financial assistance and the institutions of higher education may not consider awards made under the opportunity scholarship program to be state-funded for the purpose of determining the value of an award for other state financial aid programs.
RCW 28A.320.010 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 010
RCW 28A.320.010: Corporate powers.
Status: in_force

A school district shall constitute a body corporate and shall possess all the usual powers of a public corporation, and in that name and style may sue and be sued and transact all business necessary for maintaining school and protecting the rights of the district, and enter into such obligations as are authorized therefor by law.
RCW 28B.145.050 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 145 / Section 050
RCW 28B.145.050: Opportunity scholarship match transfer account.
Status: in_force

(1) The opportunity scholarship match transfer account is created in the custody of the state treasurer as a nonappropriated account to be used solely and exclusively for the opportunity scholarship program created in RCW 28B.145.040 and the local government partner promise programs authorized in RCW 28B.145.140 . The purpose of the account is to provide matching funds for the opportunity scholarship program and the local government partner promise programs. (2) Revenues to the account shall consist of appropriations by the legislature into the account and any gifts, grants, or donations received by the executive director of the council for this purpose. (3) No expenditures from the account may be made except upon receipt of proof, by the executive director of the council from the program administrator, of private contributions to the opportunity scholarship program. Expenditures, in the form of matching funds, may not exceed the total amount of private contributions. (4) Only the executive director of the council or the executive director's designee may authorize expenditures from the opportunity scholarship match transfer account. Such authorization must be made as soon as practicable following receipt of proof as required under subsection (3) of this section. (5) The council shall enter into an appropriate agreement with the program administrator to demonstrate exchange of consideration for the matching funds. (6) During the 2019-2021 fiscal biennium, expenditures from the opportunity scholarship match transfer account may be used for payment to the program administrator for administrative duties carried out under this chapter in an amount not to exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars per fiscal year.
RCW 28B.145.085 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 145 / Section 085
RCW 28B.145.085: Eligibility verification—Outcome data.
Status: in_force

(1) All institutions of higher education that participate in the opportunity scholarship program, including a local government partner promise scholarship program pursuant to RCW 28B.145.140 , shall provide timely verification of eligibility information to the program administrator. (2) Beginning in 2025, the education research and data center shall provide data on the outcomes of Washington state opportunity scholarship recipients and graduates by November 1st of each year.
RCW 28B.20.740 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 740
RCW 28B.20.740: RCW 28B.20.700 through 28B.20.740 as concurrent with other laws.
Status: in_force

RCW 28B.20.700 through 28B.20.740 is to be construed as concurrent with other legislation with reference to providing funds for the construction of buildings at the University of Washington, and is not to be construed as limiting any other provision of law with reference thereto.
RCW 28B.50.390 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 390
RCW 28B.50.390: Construction, reconstruction, equipping, and demolition of community college facilities and acquisition of property—Refunding bonds—Authorized—Form, term, issuance, etc.—Exchange or sale.
Status: in_force

The college board is hereby empowered to issue refunding bonds to provide funds to refund any or all outstanding bonds payable from the bond retirement fund and to pay any redemption premium payable on such outstanding bonds being refunded. Such refunding bonds may be issued in the manner and on terms and conditions and with the covenants permitted by RCW 28B.50.330 through 28B.50.400 for the issuance of bonds. The refunding bonds shall be payable out of the bond retirement fund and shall not constitute an obligation either general or special, of the state or a general obligation of the college board. The board may exchange the refunding bonds at par for the bonds which are being refunded or may sell them in such manner, at such price and at such rate or rates of interest as it deems for the best interest of the college.
RCW 28A.710.030 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 710 / Section 030
RCW 28A.710.030: Charter school boards—Powers.
Status: in_force

(1) To fulfill its duty to manage and operate the charter school, and to execute the terms of its charter contract, a charter school board may: (a) Hire, manage, and discharge charter school employees in accordance with the terms of this chapter and the school's charter contract; (b) Receive and disburse funds for the purposes of the charter school; (c) Enter into contracts with any school district, educational service district, or other public or private entity for the provision of real property, equipment, goods, supplies, and services, including educational instructional services, pupil transportation services, and for the management and operation of the charter school, provided the charter school board maintains oversight authority over the charter school. Contracts for management operation of the charter school may only be with nonprofit organizations; (d) Rent, lease, purchase, or own real property. All charter contracts and contracts with other entities must include provisions regarding the disposition of the property if the charter school fails to open as planned or closes, or if the charter contract is revoked or not renewed; (e) Issue secured and unsecured debt, including pledging, assigning, or encumbering its assets to be used as collateral for loans or extensions of credit to manage cash flow, improve operations, or finance the acquisition of real property or equipment. However, the charter public school may not pledge, assign, or encumber any public funds received or to be received pursuant to RCW 28A.710.220 . Debt issued under this subsection (1)(e) is not a general, special, or moral obligation of the state, the charter school authorizer, the school district in which the charter school is located, or any other political subdivision or agency of the state. Neither the full faith and credit nor the taxing power of the state, or any political subdivision or agency of the state, may be pledged for the payment of the debt; (f) Solicit, accept, and administer for the benefit of the charter school and its students, gifts, grants, and donations from individuals, or public or private entities, excluding sectarian or religious organizations. A charter school board may not accept any gifts or donations that violate this chapter or other state laws; and (g) Issue diplomas to students who meet state high school graduation requirements established under RCW 28A.230.090 . A charter school board may establish additional graduation requirements. (2) A charter school board must obtain an accountability audit of the school to be conducted: (a) The second year immediately following the school's first full school year of operation; and (b) at least every three years thereafter. An audit in compliance with this section does not inhibit the state auditor's office from conducting a performance audit of the school. (3) A charter school board may not levy taxes or issue tax-backed bonds. (4) A charter school board may not acquire property by eminent domain. (5) A charter school board, through website postings and written notice with receipt acknowledged by signature of the recipient, must advise families of new, ongoing, and prospective students of any ongoing litigation challenging the constitutionality of charter schools or that may require charter schools to cease operations. (6) Each charter school board shall ensure that its members and administrative staff receive annual training to support the effective operation and oversight of the charter school, including compliance with requirements governing the employment of properly credentialed instructional staff, compliance with the requirements of chapters 42.30 and 42.56 RCW, and the permitted uses of public funds.
RCW 28B.121.030 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 121 / Section 030
RCW 28B.121.030: Selection of participants—Selection committee—Selection criteria.
Status: in_force

(1) The university shall select participants based on an application process conducted by the university. (2) The university shall establish a selection committee for screening and selecting recipients of the conditional scholarships. The selection committee shall include at least two representatives from the college, at least one of whom is a faculty member teaching in food animal veterinary medicine, and at least one representative from the beef, dairy, or sheep industry. (3) The selection criteria shall emphasize factors demonstrating a sustained interest in food animals and serving the needs of Washington's agricultural communities. The criteria shall also take into account the need for food animal veterinarians in diverse areas of the state and allocate funds in a manner designed to represent a cross section of geographic locations.
RCW 28A.235.270 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 235 / Section 270
RCW 28A.235.270: Free or reduced-price meals—School prohibitions.
Status: in_force

(1) No school or school district personnel or school volunteer may: (a) Take any action that would publicly identify a student who cannot pay for a school meal or for meals previously served to the student, including but not limited to requiring the student to wear a wristband, hand stamp, or other identifying marker, or by serving the student an alternative meal; (b) Require a student who cannot pay for a school meal or for meals previously served to the student to perform chores or other actions in exchange for a meal or for the reduction or elimination of a school meal debt, unless all students perform similar chores or work; (c) Require a student to dispose of an already served meal because of the student's inability to pay for the meal or because of money owed for meals previously served to the student; (d) Allow any disciplinary action that is taken against a student to result in the denial or delay of a nutritionally adequate meal to the student; or (e) Require a parent or guardian to pay fees or costs in excess of the actual amounts owed for meals previously served to the student. (2) Communications from a school or school district about amounts owed for meals previously served to a student under the age of fifteen may only be directed to the student's parent or guardian. Nothing in this subsection prohibits a school or school district from sending a student home with a notification that is addressed to the student's parent or guardian. (3)(a) A school district shall notify a parent or guardian of the negative balance of a student's school meal account no later than ten days after the student's school meal account has reached a negative balance. Within thirty days of sending this notification, the school district shall exhaust all options to directly certify the student for free or reduced-price meals. Within these thirty days, while the school district is attempting to certify the student for free or reduced-price meals, the student may not be denied access to a school meal unless the school district determines that the student is ineligible for free or reduced-price meals. (b) If the school district is unable to directly certify the student for free or reduced-price meals, the school district shall provide the parent or guardian with a paper copy of or an electronic link to an application for free or reduced-price meals with the notification required by (a) of this subsection and encourage the parent or guardian to submit the application.
RCW 28A.540.050 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 540 / Section 050
RCW 28A.540.050: Review by superintendent of public instruction—Approval—Revised plan.
Status: in_force

Subsequent to the holding of a hearing or hearings as provided in RCW 28A.540.040 , the regional committee on school district organization shall determine the nonhigh school districts to be included in the plan and the amount of capital funds to be provided by every school district included therein, and shall submit the proposed plan to the superintendent of public instruction together with such maps and other materials pertaining thereto as the superintendent may require. The superintendent, considering policy recommendations from the school facilities citizen advisory panel under RCW 28A.525.025 , shall review such plan, shall approve any plan which in his or her judgment makes adequate and satisfactory provision for participation by the nonhigh school districts in providing capital funds to be used for the purpose above stated, and shall notify the regional committee of such action. Upon receipt by the regional committee of such notification, the educational service district superintendent, or his or her designee, shall notify the board of directors of each school district included in the plan, supplying each board with complete details of the plan and shall state the total amount of funds to be provided and the amount to be provided by each district. If any such plan submitted by a regional committee is not approved by the superintendent of public instruction, the regional committee shall be so notified, which notification shall contain a statement of reasons therefor and suggestions for revision. Within sixty days thereafter the regional committee shall submit to the superintendent a revised plan which revision shall be subject to approval or disapproval by the superintendent, considering policy recommendations from the school facilities citizen advisory panel, and the procedural requirements and provisions of law applicable to an original plan submitted to the superintendent.
RCW 28B.15.555 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 555
RCW 28B.15.555: Waiver of tuition and fees for students of foreign nations—Intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature intends to permit the governing boards of the four-year institutions of higher education to waive tuition and fees for certain students of foreign nations. To the greatest extent possible, students chosen for these waivers and for the institutions' own approved study abroad programs shall reflect the range of socioeconomic and ethnic characteristics of the students' institutions and native countries.
RCW 28A.320.128 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 128
RCW 28A.320.128: Notice and disclosure policies—Threats of violence—Student conduct—Immunity for good faith notice—Penalty.
Status: in_force

(1) By September 1, 2020, each school district board of directors shall adopt a policy that addresses the following issues: (a) Procedures for providing notice of threats of violence or harm to the student or school employee who is the subject of the threat. The policy shall define "threats of violence or harm"; and (b) Procedures for complying with the notification provisions in RCW 28A.320.163 . (2) The Washington state school directors' association, in consultation with educators and representatives of law enforcement, classified staff, organizations with expertise in violence prevention and intervention, and organizations that provide free legal services for youth, shall adopt, and revise as necessary, a model policy that includes the issues listed in subsection (1) of this section. The model policy shall be disseminated by the Washington state school directors' association and made available to the public on its website. Each school district shall adopt the model policy required by this subsection unless it has a compelling reason to develop and adopt a different policy that also addresses the issues identified in subsection (1) of this section. (3) School districts, school district boards of directors, school officials, and school employees providing notice in good faith as required and consistent with the board's policies adopted under this section are immune from any liability arising out of such notification. (4) A person who intentionally and in bad faith or maliciously, knowingly makes a false notification of a threat under this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable under RCW 9A.20.021 .
RCW 28B.10.270 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 270
RCW 28B.10.270: Rights of Washington national guard and other military reserve students called to service.
Status: in_force

(1) A member of the Washington national guard or any other military reserve component who is a student at an institution of higher education and who is ordered for a period exceeding thirty days to either active state service, as defined in RCW 38.04.010 , or to federal active military service has the following rights: (a) With regard to courses in which the person is enrolled, the person may: (i) Withdraw from one or more courses for which tuition and fees have been paid that are attributable to the courses. The tuition and fees must be credited to the person's account at the institution. Any refunds are subject to the requirements of the state or federal financial aid programs of origination. In such a case, the student shall not receive credit for the courses and shall not receive a failing grade, an incomplete, or other negative annotation on the student's record, and the student's grade point average shall not be altered or affected in any manner because of action under this item; (ii) Be given a grade of incomplete and be allowed to complete the course upon release from active duty under the institution's standard practice for completion of incompletes; or (iii) Continue and complete the course for full credit. Class sessions the student misses due to performance of state or federal active military service must be counted as excused absences and must not be used in any way to adversely impact the student's grade or standing in the class. Any student who selects this option is not, however, automatically excused from completing assignments due during the period the student is performing state or federal active military service. A letter grade or a grade of pass must only be awarded if, in the opinion of the faculty member teaching the course, the student has completed sufficient work and has demonstrated sufficient progress toward meeting course requirements to justify the grade; (b) To receive a refund of amounts paid for room, board, and fees attributable to the time period during which the student was serving in state or federal active military service and did not use the facilities or services for which the amounts were paid. Any refund of room, board, and fees is subject to the requirements of the state or federal financial aid programs of origination; and (c) If the student chooses to withdraw, the student has the right to be readmitted and enrolled as a student at the institution, without penalty or redetermination of admission eligibility, within one year following release from the state or federal active military service. (2)(a) A member of the Washington national guard or any other military reserve or guard component who is a student at an institution of higher education and who is ordered for a period of thirty days or less to either active or inactive state or federal service and as a result of that service or follow-up medical treatment for injury incurred during that service misses any class, test, examination, laboratory, or class day on which a written or oral assignment is due, or other event upon which a course grade or evaluation is based, is entitled to make up the class, test, examination, laboratory, presentation, or event without prejudice to the final course grade or evaluation. The makeup must be scheduled after the member's return from service and after a reasonable time for the student to prepare for the test, examination, laboratory, presentation, or event. (b) Class sessions a student misses due to performance of state or federal active or inactive military service must be counted as excused absences and may not be used in any way to adversely impact the student's grade or standing in class. (c) If the faculty member teaching the course determines that the student has completed sufficient work and has demonstrated sufficient progress toward meeting course requirements to justify the grade without making up the class, test, examination, presentation, or other event, the grade may be awarded without the makeup, but the missed class, test, examination, laboratory, class day, presentation, or other event must not be used in any way to adversely impact the student's grade or standing in the class. (3) The protections in this section may be invoked as follows: (a) The person, or an appropriate officer from the military organization in which the person will be serving, must give written notice that the person is being, or has been, ordered to qualifying service; and (b) Upon written request from the institution, the person shall provide written verification of service. (4) This section provides minimum protections for students. Nothing in this section prevents institutions of higher education from providing additional options or protections to students who are ordered to state or federal active military service.
RCW 28B.50.800 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 800
RCW 28B.50.800: Practical nursing credential—Online curriculum and pathway.
Status: in_force

Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the community and technical colleges shall design and implement an online curriculum and pathway to earn a licensed practical nursing credential. The college board shall select two colleges, one on either side of the crest of the Cascade mountains, to design and implement the online curriculum. The curriculum may include use of a mobile skills lab or other innovative approaches to ensure access to training opportunities for rural students.
RCW 28B.135.040 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 135 / Section 040
RCW 28B.135.040: Four-year student child care in higher education account.
Status: in_force

The four-year student child care in higher education account is established in the custody of the state treasurer. Moneys in the account may be spent only for the purposes of RCW 28B.135.010 . Disbursements from the account shall be on the authorization of the office of student financial assistance. The account is subject to the allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for disbursements.
RCW 28A.215.010 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 215 / Section 010
RCW 28A.215.010: Authority of school boards.
Status: in_force

The board of directors of any school district shall have the power to establish and maintain preschools and to provide before-and-after school and vacation care in connection with the common schools of said district located at such points as the board shall deem most suitable for the convenience of the public, for the care and instruction of infants and children residing in said district. The board shall establish such courses, activities, rules, and regulations governing preschools and before-and-after school care as it may deem best: PROVIDED, That these courses and activities shall meet the minimum standard for such preschools as established by the United States department of health, education and welfare, or its successor agency, and the superintendent of public instruction. Except as otherwise provided by state or federal law, the board of directors may fix a reasonable charge for the care and instruction of children attending such schools. The board may, if necessary, supplement such funds as are received for the superintendent of public instruction or any agency of the federal government, by an appropriation from the general school fund of the district.
RCW 28B.30.065 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 065
RCW 28B.30.065: Exclusive instruction in agriculture.
Status: in_force

Work and instruction in agriculture in all its branches and subdivisions shall be offered and taught in Washington State University exclusively.
RCW 28A.405.005 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 405 / Section 005
RCW 28A.405.005: Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.
Status: in_force

Any compliance reporting requirements as a result of laws in this chapter that apply to second-class districts may be submitted in accordance with RCW 28A.330.250 .
RCW 28A.150.420 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 150 / Section 420
RCW 28A.150.420: Reimbursement for classes provided outside regular school year.
Status: in_force

The superintendent of public instruction shall establish procedures to allow school districts to claim basic education allocation funds for students attending classes that are provided outside the regular school year to the extent such attendance is in lieu of attendance during the regular school year: PROVIDED, That nothing in this section shall be construed to alter the basic education allocation for which the district is otherwise eligible.
RCW 28B.145.140 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 145 / Section 140
RCW 28B.145.140: Local government partner promise scholarship program.
Status: in_force

(1) A local government partner may establish its own promise scholarship program within the opportunity scholarship program. The local government partner promise scholarship program shall be administered by the Washington state opportunity scholarship program. The program administrator shall assist the local government partner in the selection, notification, and disbursement of scholarship awards. (2) To be eligible to participate in a local government partner promise scholarship program, a student must have received his or her high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate as provided in RCW 28B.50.536 in Washington and attend a public two-year institution of higher education or a professional-technical certificate or degree program as approved by the state board for community and technical colleges under RCW 28B.50.090 (7)(c). Eligibility may not extend beyond three years or 125 percent of the published length of the program in which the student is enrolled or the credit or clock-hour equivalent. (3) A local government partner that establishes a promise scholarship program may establish separate rules for its program that are independent from the broader Washington state opportunity scholarship program. (4) The value of the scholarship award under the local government partner promise scholarship program is, at minimum, the difference between the recipient's total tuition fees as defined in RCW 28B.15.020 and services and activities fees as defined in RCW 28B.15.041 , less the value of any state-funded grant including the college bound scholarship program established in chapter 28B.118 RCW and the Washington college grant created in RCW 28B.92.200 , scholarship, gift aid, or waiver assistance the recipient receives. The local government partner may provide additional scholarship awards to cover reasonable expenses associated with the costs of acquiring an education such as books, equipment, room and board, and other expenses as determined by the local government partner. (5) The office of student financial assistance and the institutions of higher education may not consider awards made under a local government partner's promise scholarship program to be state-funded for the purpose of determining the value of an award for other state financial aid programs. (6) If a student participating in a local government partner promise scholarship program transfers to an institution not eligible under the local government partner's promise scholarship program rules, the student must reapply to the broader opportunity scholarship program and meet all eligibility requirements. A local government partner may continue to provide funds to the student through its own promise scholarship program if the local government partner's program rules allow continued payment. A student may not receive funds from the broader Washington state opportunity scholarship program and the local government partner promise scholarship program at the same time. (7) A participating student's eligibility must be reconfirmed prior to each disbursement of funds. (8) In consultation with the local government partner, the administrator's duties include: (a) Implementing a selection and notification process for awarding local government scholarship funds; (b) Distributing funds to selected students; and (c) Notifying institutions of higher education of the local government scholarship recipients who will attend their institutions of higher education and informing the institutions of the scholarship fund amounts and terms of the awards. (9) Ten percent of the local government partner funds, excluding state matching funds, may be used for the operational costs listed in subsection (8) of this section. The local government partner may opt to have additional programmatic support from the broader Washington opportunity scholarship program, such as application or marketing support, for an additional agreed-upon fee. (10) In the event that there are not enough funds to serve all eligible applicants, priority must be given to applicants to the broader Washington state opportunity scholarship program over applicants to a government partner promise scholarship program. (11) For each local government partner promise scholarship program, state matching funds shall be limited to $250,000 per fiscal year. (12) For purposes of this section, "government partner" means municipalities, counties, or federally recognized Indian tribes. (13) To be eligible for a state match in the 2025-27 biennium, a local government partner shall submit a pledge amount to the program administrator referencing the local government partner promise scholarship program by February 1, 2025.
RCW 28B.50.857 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 857
RCW 28B.50.857: Faculty tenure—Decision not to renew probationary appointment, notice by appointing authority, when.
Status: in_force

Upon the decision not to renew a probationary faculty appointment, the appointing authority shall notify the probationer of such decision as soon as possible during the regular college year: PROVIDED, That such notice may not be given later than one complete quarter, except summer quarter, before the expiration of the probationary faculty appointment.
RCW 28B.50.890 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 890
RCW 28B.50.890: Apprentices—Associate degree pathway.
Status: in_force

(1) At the request of an apprenticeship committee pursuant to RCW 49.04.150 , the community or technical college or colleges providing apprentice-related and supplemental instruction for an apprenticeship program shall develop an associate degree pathway for the apprentices in that program, if the necessary resources are available. (2) In developing a degree program, the community or technical college or colleges shall ensure, to the extent possible, that related and supplemental instruction is credited toward the associate degree and that related and supplemental instruction and other degree requirements are not redundant. (3) If multiple community or technical colleges provide related and supplemental instruction for a single apprenticeship committee, the colleges shall work together to the maximum extent possible to create consistent requirements for the pathway.
RCW 28A.193.030 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 193 / Section 030
RCW 28A.193.030: Duties and authority of education provider—Continuation in program by students age eighteen.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided for by contract under RCW 28A.193.060 , the duties and authority of a school district, educational service district, institution of higher education, or private contractor to provide for education programs under this chapter are limited to the following: (1) Employing, supervising, and controlling administrators, teachers, specialized personnel, and other persons necessary to conduct education programs, subject to security clearance by the department of corrections; (2) Purchasing, leasing, or renting and providing textbooks, maps, audiovisual equipment, paper, writing instruments, physical education equipment, and other instructional equipment, materials, and supplies deemed necessary by the provider of the education programs; (3) Conducting education programs for inmates under the age of eighteen in accordance with program standards established by the superintendent of public instruction. The education provider shall develop the curricula, instructional methods, and educational objectives of the education programs, subject to applicable requirements of state and federal law. The department of corrections shall establish behavior standards that govern inmate participation in education programs, subject to applicable requirements of state and federal law; (4) Students age eighteen who have participated in an education program governed by this chapter may continue in the program with the permission of the department of corrections and the education provider, under the rules adopted by the superintendent of public instruction.
RCW 28B.50.916 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 916
RCW 28B.50.916: Students experiencing homelessness and foster youth program.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, each community and technical college may implement a program to provide assistance to students experiencing homelessness and to students who were in the foster care system when they graduated high school. The program must provide certain accommodations to these students that may include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) Access to laundry facilities; (b) Access to storage; (c) Access to locker room and shower facilities; (d) Reduced-price meals or meal plans, and access to food banks; (e) Access to technology; (f) Access to short-term housing or housing assistance, especially during seasonal breaks; and (g) Case management services. (2) The community and technical colleges may also establish plans to develop surplus property for affordable housing to accommodate the needs of students experiencing homelessness and students who were in the foster care system when they graduated high school. (3) The community and technical colleges shall leverage existing community resources by making available to students in the program information that is available for individuals experiencing homelessness, including through not-for-profit organizations, the local housing authority, and the department of commerce's office of homeless youth. (4) The community and technical colleges participating in the program shall annually provide a joint report to the appropriate committees of the legislature in accordance with RCW 43.01.036 beginning December 1, 2023, that includes at least the following information: (a) The number of students experiencing homelessness or food insecurity, and the number of students who were in the foster care system when they graduated high school who attended a community or technical college during the program. The college board shall coordinate with all of the community and technical colleges to collect voluntary data on how many students experiencing homelessness or food insecurity are attending the community and technical colleges; (b) The number of students assisted by the program; (c) Strategies for accommodating students experiencing homelessness or food insecurity, and former foster care students; and (d) Legislative recommendations for how students experiencing homelessness or food insecurity, and former foster care students could be better served. (5) For purposes of this section, "program" means the students experiencing homelessness and foster youth program.
RCW 28A.170.080 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 170 / Section 080
RCW 28A.170.080: Grants—Substance abuse intervention.
Status: in_force

(1) Grants provided under RCW 28A.170.090 may be used solely for services provided by a substance abuse intervention specialist or for dedicated staff time for counseling and intervention services provided by any school district certificated employee who has been trained by and has access to consultation with a substance abuse intervention specialist. Services shall be directed at assisting students in kindergarten through twelfth grade in overcoming problems of drug and alcohol abuse, and in preventing abuse and addiction to such substances, including nicotine. The grants shall require local matching funds so that the grant amounts support a maximum of eighty percent of the costs of the services funded. The services of a substance abuse intervention specialist may be obtained by means of a contract with a state or community services agency or a drug treatment center. Services provided by a substance abuse intervention specialist may include: (a) Individual and family counseling, including preventive counseling; (b) Assessment and referral for treatment; (c) Referral to peer support groups; (d) Aftercare; (e) Development and supervision of student mentor programs; (f) Staff training, including training in the identification of high-risk children and effective interaction with those children in the classroom; and (g) Development and coordination of school drug and alcohol core teams, involving staff, students, parents, and community members. (2) For the purposes of this section, "substance abuse intervention specialist" means any one of the following, except that diagnosis and assessment, counseling and aftercare specifically identified with treatment of chemical dependency shall be performed only by personnel who meet the same qualifications as are required of a qualified chemical dependency counselor employed by an alcoholism or drug treatment program approved by the department of social and health services. (a) An educational staff associate employed by a school district or educational service district who holds certification as a school counselor, school psychologist, school nurse, or school social worker under Washington professional educator standards board rules adopted pursuant to RCW 28A.410.210 ; (b) An individual who meets the definition of a qualified drug or alcohol counselor established by the bureau of alcohol and substance abuse; (c) A qualified professional employed by the department of social and health services; (d) A psychologist licensed under chapter 18.83 RCW; or (e) A children's mental health specialist as defined in RCW 71.34.020 .
RCW 28A.540.080 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 540 / Section 080
RCW 28A.540.080: Failure of nonhigh districts to submit proposal to vote within time limits—Annexation procedure.
Status: in_force

In case of failure or refusal by a board of directors of a nonhigh school district to submit a proposal or proposals to a vote of the electors within the time limit specified in RCW 28A.540.060 and 28A.540.070 , the regional committee on school district reorganization may initiate a proposal for annexation of such nonhigh school district as provided for in RCW 28A.540.070 .
RCW 28B.20.475 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 475
RCW 28B.20.475: Sea grant program—Geoduck aquaculture—Scientific research studies—Reports.
Status: in_force

(1) The sea grant program at the University of Washington shall, consistent with this section, commission a series of scientific research studies that examines the possible effects, including the cumulative effects, of the current prevalent geoduck aquaculture techniques and practices on the natural environment in and around Puget Sound, including the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The sea grant program shall use funding provided from the geoduck aquaculture research account created in RCW 28B.20.476 to review existing literature, directly perform research identified as needed, or to enter into and manage contracts with scientific organizations or institutions to accomplish these results. (2) Prior to entering into a contract with a scientific organization or institution, the sea grant program must: (a) Analyze, through peer review, the credibility of the proposed party to the contract, including whether the party has credible experience and knowledge and has access to the facilities necessary to fully execute the research required by the contract; and (b) Require that all proposed parties to a contract fully disclose any past, present, or planned future personal or professional connections with the shellfish industry or public interest groups. (3) All research commissioned under this section must be subjected to a rigorous peer review process prior to being accepted and reported by the sea grant program. (4) In prioritizing and directing research under this section, the sea grant program shall meet with the department of ecology at least annually and rely on guidance submitted by the department of ecology. The department of ecology shall convene the shellfish aquaculture regulatory committee created in section 4, chapter 216, Laws of 2007 as necessary to serve as an oversight committee to formulate the guidance provided to the sea grant program. The objective of the oversight committee, and the resulting guidance provided to the sea grant program, is to ensure that the research required under this section satisfies the planning, permitting, and data management needs of the state, to assist in the prioritization of research given limited funding, and to help identify any research that is beneficial to complete other than what is listed in subsection (5) of this section. (5) To satisfy the minimum requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the sea grant program shall review all scientific research that is existing or in progress that examines the possible effect of currently prevalent geoduck practices, on the natural environment, and prioritize and conduct new studies as needed, to measure and assess the following: (a) The environmental effects of structures commonly used in the aquaculture industry to protect juvenile geoducks from predation; (b) The environmental effects of commercial harvesting of geoducks from intertidal geoduck beds, focusing on current prevalent harvesting techniques, including a review of the recovery rates for benthic communities after harvest; (c) The extent to which geoducks in standard aquaculture tracts alter the ecological characteristics of overlying waters while the tracts are submerged, including impacts on species diversity, and the abundance of other benthic organisms; (d) Baseline information regarding naturally existing parasites and diseases in wild and cultured geoducks, including whether and to what extent commercial intertidal geoduck aquaculture practices impact the baseline; (e) Genetic interactions between cultured and wild geoduck, including measurements of differences between cultured geoducks and wild geoducks in terms of genetics and reproductive status; and (f) The impact of the use of sterile triploid geoducks and whether triploid animals diminish the genetic interactions between wild and cultured geoducks. (6) If adequate funding is not made available for the completion of all research required under this section, the sea grant program shall consult with the shellfish aquaculture regulatory committee, via the department of ecology, to prioritize which of the enumerated research projects have the greatest cost/benefit ratio in terms of providing information important for regulatory decisions; however, the study identified in subsection (5)(b) of this section shall receive top priority. The prioritization process may include the addition of any new studies that may be appropriate in addition to, or in place of, studies listed in this section. (7) When appropriate, all research commissioned under this section must address localized and cumulative effects of geoduck aquaculture. (8) The sea grant program and the University of Washington are prohibited from retaining greater than fifteen percent of any funding provided to implement this section for administrative overhead or other deductions not directly associated with conducting the research required by this section. (9) Individual commissioned contracts under this section may address single or multiple components listed for study under this section. (10) All research commissioned under this section must be completed and the results reported to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2013. In addition, the sea grant program shall provide the appropriate committees of the legislature with annual reports updating the status and progress of the ongoing studies that are completed in advance of the 2013 deadline.
RCW 28B.07.021 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 07 / Section 021
RCW 28B.07.021: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Authority" means the Washington higher education facilities authority established pursuant to RCW 28B.07.030 or any board, body, commission, department, or officer succeeding to the principal functions of the authority or to whom the powers conferred upon the authority shall be given by law. (2) "Educational loans" means: (a) Guaranteed federal educational loans made in accordance with Title IV, Part B, of the higher education act of 1965, or its successor, to a qualified borrower for payment of educational expenses incurred by a student while attending a participating institution, the payment of principal of and interest on which is insured by the United States secretary of education under the higher education act of 1965, or its successor; and (b) Alternative state educational loans made in accordance with this chapter to a qualified borrower as determined by the authority for payment of educational expenses incurred by a student while attending a participating institution under the terms and conditions determined by the authority. (3) "Obligation," "bond," or "bonds" means bonds, notes, commercial paper, certificates of indebtedness, or other evidences of indebtedness of the authority issued under this chapter, whether or not the interest on the obligation is subject to federal income taxation. (4) "Participating institution" means any posthigh school educational institution, public or private, whose students are eligible for educational loans. (5) "Qualified borrower" means a student, or the parent of a student, who: (a) Qualifies for an educational loan; and (b) is a resident of the state of Washington or has been accepted for enrollment at or is attending a participating institution within the state of Washington.
RCW 28A.650.040 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 650 / Section 040
RCW 28A.650.040: Rules.
Status: in_force

The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules as necessary under chapter 34.05 RCW governing the operation and scope of this chapter.
RCW 28A.193.005 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 193 / Section 005
RCW 28A.193.005: Intent—Findings.
Status: in_force

The legislature intends to provide for the operation of education programs for the department of corrections' juvenile inmates. School districts, educational service districts, or any combination thereof should be the primary providers of the education programs. However, the legislature does not intend to preclude community and technical colleges, four-year institutions of higher education, or other qualified entities from contracting to provide all or part of these education programs if no school district or educational service district is willing to operate all or part of the education programs. The legislature finds that this chapter fully satisfies any constitutional duty to provide education programs for juvenile inmates in adult correctional facilities. The legislature further finds that biennial appropriations for education programs under this chapter amply provide for any constitutional duty to educate juvenile inmates in adult correctional facilities.
RCW 28A.415.370 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 415 / Section 370
RCW 28A.415.370: Recruiting Washington teachers program.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The recruiting Washington teachers program is established to recruit and provide training and support for high school students to enter the field of education, especially in shortage areas. The program shall be administered by the Washington professional educator standards board. (b) As used in this section, "shortage area" has the definition in RCW 28B.102.020 . (2) The program shall consist of the following components: (a) Targeted recruitment of diverse high school students including, but not limited to, students from underrepresented groups and multilingual, multicultural students in grades nine through twelve, through outreach and communication strategies. The focus of recruitment efforts shall be on encouraging students to consider and explore careers in the field of education; (b) A high school curriculum that: Provides future educators with opportunities to observe classroom instruction at all grade levels; includes preteaching internships at all grade levels with a focus on shortage areas; and covers such topics as lesson planning, learning styles, student learning data and information, academic disparities among student subgroups, cultural competency, college success and workforce skills, and education policy; (c) Academic and community support services to help students overcome possible barriers to becoming future educators, such as supplemental tutoring; advising on college readiness and college course selection, college applications, and financial aid processes and financial education opportunities; and mentoring. Support services for program participants may continue from high school through the first two years of college; and (d) Future educator camps held on college campuses where high school students can: Acclimate to the campus, resources, and culture; attend workshops; and interact with college faculty, teacher candidates, and certificated teachers. (3) As part of its administration of the program, the Washington professional educator standards board shall: (a) Develop the curriculum and program guidelines in consultation with an advisory group of teachers, representatives of teacher preparation programs, teacher candidates, high school students, and representatives of diverse communities; (b) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, allocate grant funds through a competitive process to partnerships of high schools, teacher preparation programs, and community-based organizations to design and deliver programs that include the components under subsection (2) of this section. The board must prioritize grants to partnerships that also have a running start program under chapter 28A.600 RCW; and (c) Conduct periodic evaluations of the effectiveness of current strategies and programs for recruiting educators, especially multilingual, multicultural educators, in Washington and in other states. The board shall use the findings from the evaluation to revise the recruiting Washington teachers program as necessary and make other recommendations to teacher preparation programs or the legislature.
RCW 28A.210.275 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 210 / Section 275
RCW 28A.210.275: Administration of medications by employees not licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW—Requirements—Immunity from liability.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning July 1, 2014, a school district employee not licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW who is asked to administer medications or perform nursing services not previously recognized in law shall at the time he or she is asked to administer the medication or perform the nursing service file, without coercion by the employer, a voluntary written, current, and unexpired letter of intent stating the employee's willingness to administer the new medication or nursing service. It is understood that the letter of intent will expire if the conditions of acceptance are substantially changed. If a school employee who is not licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW chooses not to file a letter under this section, the employee is not subject to any employer reprisal or disciplinary action for refusing to file a letter. (2) In the event a school employee provides the medication or service to a student in substantial compliance with (a) rules adopted by the state board of nursing and the instructions of a registered nurse or *advanced registered nurse practitioner issued under such rules, and (b) written policies of the school district, then the employee, the employee's school district or school of employment, and the members of the governing board and chief administrator thereof are not liable in any criminal action or for civil damages in his or her individual, marital, governmental, corporate, or other capacity as a result of providing the medication or service. (3) The board of directors shall designate a professional person licensed under chapter 18.71 , 18.57, or 18.79 RCW as it applies to registered nurses and *advanced registered nurse practitioners to consult and coordinate with the student's parents and health care provider, and train and supervise the appropriate school district personnel in proper procedures to ensure a safe, therapeutic learning environment. School employees must receive the training provided under this subsection before they are authorized to deliver the service or medication. Such training must be provided, where necessary, on an ongoing basis to ensure that the proper procedures are not forgotten because the services or medication are delivered infrequently.
RCW 28B.52.300 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 52 / Section 300
RCW 28B.52.300: Construction of chapter.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise expressly provided in this chapter, this chapter shall not be construed to deny or otherwise abridge any rights, privileges, or benefits granted by law to employees. This chapter shall not be construed to interfere with the responsibilities and rights of the board of trustees as specified by federal and state law.
RCW 28B.95.070 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 95 / Section 070
RCW 28B.95.070: Washington advanced college tuition payment program account—Powers and duties of the investment board.
Status: in_force

(1) The investment board has the full power to invest, reinvest, manage, contract, sell, or exchange investment money in the account. All investment and operating costs associated with the investment of money shall be paid pursuant to RCW 43.33A.160 and 43.84.160 . With the exception of these expenses, the earnings from the investment of the money shall be retained by the account. (2) All investments made by the investment board shall be made with the exercise of that degree of judgment and care pursuant to RCW 43.33A.140 and the investment policy established by the state investment board. (3) As deemed appropriate by the investment board, money in the account may be commingled for investment with other funds subject to investment by the board. (4) The authority to establish all policies relating to the account, other than the investment policies as set forth in subsections (1) through (3) of this section, resides with the governing body. With the exception of expenses of the investment board set forth in subsection (1) of this section, disbursements from the account shall be made only on the authorization of the governing body, and money in the account may be spent only for the purposes of the program as specified in this chapter. (5) The investment board shall routinely consult and communicate with the governing body on the investment policy, earnings of the trust, and related needs of the program.
RCW 28A.315.285 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 315 / Section 285
RCW 28A.315.285: Special election—Determination—Order—Certification.
Status: in_force

(1) If a special election is held to vote on a proposal or alternate proposals to form a new school district, the votes cast by the registered voters in each component district shall be tabulated separately. Any such proposition shall be considered approved only if it receives a majority of the votes cast in each separate district voting thereon. (2) If a special election is held to vote on a proposal for adjustment of bonded indebtedness, the entire vote cast by the registered voters of the proposed new district or of the established district as the case may be shall be tabulated. Any such proposition shall be considered approved if three-fifths or more of all votes cast thereon are in the affirmative and forty percent of the voters who voted at the last preceding general election cast a ballot. (3) In the event of approval of a proposition or propositions voted on at a special election, the educational service district superintendent shall: (a) Make an order establishing such new school district or such terms of adjustment of bonded indebtedness or both, as were approved by the registered voters and shall also order such other terms of adjustment, if there are any, of property and other assets and of liabilities other than bonded indebtedness as have been approved by the state council; and (b) Certify his or her action to the county and school district officials specified in RCW 28A.315.215 . The educational service district superintendent may designate, with the approval of the superintendent of public instruction, a name and number different from that of any component thereof, but must designate the new district by name and number different from any other district in existence in the county. (4) The educational service district superintendent shall fix as the effective date of any order or orders he or she is required to make by this chapter, the date specified in the order of final approval of any change in the organization and extent of school districts or of any terms of adjustment of the assets and liabilities of school districts subject, for taxing purposes, to the redrawing of taxing district boundaries under RCW 84.09.030 , by the regional committee. (5) Upon receipt of certification under this section, the superintendent of each school district that is included in the new district shall deliver to the superintendent of the new school district those books, papers, documents, records, and other materials pertaining to the territory transferred.
RCW 28A.210.320 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 210 / Section 320
RCW 28A.210.320: Children with life-threatening health conditions—Medication or treatment orders—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The attendance of every child at every public school in the state shall be conditioned upon the presentation before or on each child's first day of attendance at a particular school of a medication or treatment order addressing any life-threatening health condition that the child has that may require medical services to be performed at the school. Once such an order has been presented, the child shall be allowed to attend school. (2) The chief administrator of every public school shall prohibit the further presence at the school for any and all purposes of each child for whom a medication or treatment order has not been provided in accordance with this section if the child has a life-threatening health condition that may require medical services to be performed at the school and shall continue to prohibit the child's presence until such order has been provided. The exclusion of a child from a school shall be accomplished in accordance with rules of the state board of education. Before excluding a child, each school shall provide written notice to the parents or legal guardians of each child or to the adults in loco parentis to each child, who is not in compliance with the requirements of this section. The notice shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (a) The requirements established by this section; (b) the fact that the child will be prohibited from further attendance at the school unless this section is complied with; and (c) such procedural due process rights as are established pursuant to this section. (3) The superintendent of public instruction in consultation with the state board of health shall adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW that establish the procedural and substantive due process requirements governing the exclusion of children from public schools under this section. The rules shall include any requirements under applicable federal laws. (4) As used in this section, "life-threatening condition" means a health condition that will put the child in danger of death during the school day if a medication or treatment order and a nursing plan are not in place. (5) As used in this section, "medication or treatment order" means the authority a registered nurse obtains under RCW 18.79.260 (2).
RCW 28A.195.090 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 195 / Section 090
RCW 28A.195.090: Online school programs.
Status: in_force

(1) If a private school that has been approved under this chapter by the state board of education seeks approval also to offer and administer an online school program as defined under RCW 28A.250.010 , including under contract with a third party, the requirements for minimum instructional hour offerings under RCW 28A.195.010 (1) shall be deemed met for the online school program. A residential dwelling of a parent, guardian, or custodian shall be deemed an adequate physical facility for students enrolled in the online school program. The online school program is not required to be offered for the same grade levels as the approved private school. (2) The state board of education may approve an online school program under this section that meets other applicable requirements under this chapter. (3) No private school offering and administering an online program under this section, third party that contracts with a private school to offer and administer an online program, or parent or guardian providing an online program may receive state funding to provide the program.
RCW 28A.540.030 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 540 / Section 030
RCW 28A.540.030: Factors to be considered in preparation of plan.
Status: in_force

The regional committee on school district organization shall give consideration to: (1) The report submitted by the board of directors as stated above; (2) The exclusion from the plan of nonhigh school districts because of remoteness or isolation or because they are so situated with respect to location, present and/or clearly foreseeable future population, and other pertinent factors as to warrant the establishment of a high school therein within a period of two years or the inclusion of their territory in some other nonhigh school district within which the establishment of a high school within a period of two years is warranted; (3) The assessed valuation of the school districts involved; (4) The cash balance, if any, in the capital projects fund of the district submitting the request which is designated for high school building construction purposes, together with the sources of such balance; and (5) Any other factors found by the committee to have a bearing on the preparation of an equitable plan.
RCW 28B.20.735 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 735
RCW 28B.20.735: Bonds not general obligations—Legislature may provide additional means of payment.
Status: in_force

The bonds authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of RCW 28B.20.700 through 28B.20.740 shall not be general obligations of the state of Washington, but shall be limited obligation bonds payable only from the special fund created for their payment as herein provided. The legislature may provide additional means for raising money for the payment of interest and principal of said bonds. RCW 28B.20.700 through 28B.20.740 shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for such payment. The power given to the legislature by this section to provide additional means for raising money is permissive, and shall not in any way be construed as a pledge of the general credit of the state of Washington.
RCW 28B.40.795 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 40 / Section 795
RCW 28B.40.795: Acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of lands, buildings and facilities at universities and The Evergreen State College.
Status: in_force

See RCW 28B.10.300 through 28B.10.330 .
RCW 28B.50.856 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 856
RCW 28B.50.856: Faculty tenure—Evaluation of probationer by review committee—Progress report, acknowledgment of receipt—Recommendation as to tenure.
Status: in_force

The probationary faculty appointment period shall be one of continuing evaluation of a probationer by a review committee. The evaluation process shall place primary importance upon the probationer's effectiveness in his or her appointment. The review committee shall periodically advise each probationer, in writing, of his or her progress during the probationary period and receive the probationer's written acknowledgment thereof. The review committee shall at appropriate times make recommendations to the appointing authority as to whether tenure should or should not be granted to individual probationers: PROVIDED, That the final decision to award or withhold tenure shall rest with the appointing authority, after it has given reasonable consideration to the recommendations of the review committee.
RCW 28B.105.110 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 105 / Section 110
RCW 28B.105.110: GET ready for math and science scholarship account.
Status: in_force

(1) The GET ready for math and science scholarship account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. (2) The office shall deposit into the account all money received for the GET ready for math and science scholarship program from appropriations and private sources. The account shall be self-sustaining. (3) Expenditures from the account shall be used for scholarships to eligible students and for purchases of GET units. Purchased GET units shall be owned and held in trust by the office. Expenditures from the account shall be an equal match of state appropriations and private funds raised by the program administrator. During the 2009-2011 fiscal biennium, expenditures from the account not to exceed five percent may be used by the program administrator to carry out the provisions of RCW 28B.105.090 . (4) With the exception of the operating costs associated with the management of the account by the treasurer's office as authorized in chapter 43.79A RCW, the account shall be credited with all investment income earned by the account. (5) Disbursements from the account are exempt from appropriations and the allotment provisions of chapter 43.88 RCW. (6) Disbursements from the account shall be made only on the authorization of the office. (7) During the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium, appropriated state funds available in the GET ready for math and science scholarship account and GET units owned by the office and not used for the GET ready for math and science scholarship program may be used for the college bound scholarship program created in chapter 28B.118 RCW.
RCW 28B.50.340 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 340
RCW 28B.50.340: Construction, reconstruction, equipping, and demolition of community and technical college facilities and acquisition of property—Financing by bonds secured by pledge of building fees, grants.
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers conferred under RCW 28B.50.090 , the college board is authorized and shall have the power: (1) To permit the district boards of trustees to contract for the construction, reconstruction, erection, equipping, maintenance, demolition and major alterations of buildings and other capital assets, and the acquisition of sites, rights-of-way, easements, improvements or appurtenances of the college as approved by the state board. (2) To finance the same by the issuance of bonds secured by the pledge of up to one hundred percent of the building fees. (3) Without limitation of the foregoing, to accept grants from the United States government, or any federal or state agency or instrumentality, or private corporation, association, or person to aid in defraying the costs of any such projects. (4) To retain bond counsel and professional bond consultants to aid it in issuing bonds pursuant to RCW 28B.50.340 through 28B.50.400 .
RCW 28A.325.030 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 325 / Section 030
RCW 28A.325.030: Associated student body program fund—Fund-raising activities—Nonassociated student body program fund moneys.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) There is hereby created a fund on deposit with each county treasurer for each school district of the county having an associated student body as defined in RCW 28A.325.020 . Such fund shall be known as the associated student body program fund. Rules adopted by the superintendent of public instruction under RCW 28A.325.020 shall require separate accounting for each associated student body's transactions in the school district's associated student body program fund. (b) All moneys generated through the programs and activities of any associated student body shall be deposited in the associated student body program fund. Such funds may be invested for the sole benefit of the associated student body program fund in items enumerated in RCW 28A.320.320 and the county treasurer may assess a fee as provided therein. Disbursements from such fund shall be under the control and supervision, and with the approval, of the board of directors of the school district, and shall be by warrant as provided in *chapter 28A.350 RCW: PROVIDED, That in no case shall such warrants be issued in an amount greater than the funds on deposit with the county treasurer in the associated student body program fund. To facilitate the payment of obligations, an imprest bank account or accounts may be created and replenished from the associated student body program fund. (c) The associated student body program fund shall be budgeted by the associated student body, subject to approval by the board of directors of the school district. All disbursements from the associated student body program fund or any imprest bank account established thereunder shall have the prior approval of the appropriate governing body representing the associated student body. Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 43.09.210 , it shall not be mandatory that expenditures from the district's general fund in support of associated student body programs and activities be reimbursed by payments from the associated student body program fund. (2) Subject to applicable school board policies, student groups may conduct fund-raising activities, including but not limited to soliciting donations, in their private capacities for the purpose of generating nonassociated student body fund moneys. The school board policy shall include provisions to ensure appropriate accountability for these funds. Nonassociated student body program fund moneys generated and received by students for private purposes to use for scholarship, student exchange, and/or charitable purposes shall be held in trust in one or more separate accounts within an associated student body program fund and be disbursed for such purposes as the student group conducting the fund-raising activity shall determine: PROVIDED, That the school district shall either withhold an amount from such moneys as will pay the district for its direct costs in providing the service or otherwise be compensated for its cost for such service. Nonassociated student body program fund moneys shall not be deemed public moneys under section 7, Article VIII of the state Constitution. Notice shall be given identifying the intended use of the proceeds. The notice shall also state that the proceeds are nonassociated student body funds to be held in trust by the school district exclusively for the intended purpose. "Charitable purpose" under this section does not include any activity related to assisting a campaign for election of a person to an office or for the promotion or opposition to a ballot proposition.
RCW 28B.20.381 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 381
RCW 28B.20.381: "University tract" defined.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, "university tract" means the tract of land in the city of Seattle, consisting of approximately ten acres, originally known as the "old university grounds," and more recently referred to as the "metropolitan tract," together with all buildings, improvements, facilities, and appurtenances thereon.
RCW 28A.505.020 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 505 / Section 020
RCW 28A.505.020: Districts must utilize methods of revenue and expenditure recognition.
Status: in_force

All school districts must utilize the following methods of revenue and expenditure recognition in budgeting, accounting and financial reporting: (1) Recognize revenue as defined in RCW 28A.505.010 (1) for all funds: PROVIDED, That school districts that elect the cash basis of expenditure recognition under subsection (2) of this section shall recognize revenue on the cash basis. (2) Recognition of expenditures for all funds shall be on the accrual basis: PROVIDED, That school districts with under one thousand full time equivalent students for the preceding fiscal year may make a uniform election for all funds, except debt service funds, to be on the cash basis of expenditure recognition. Notification of such election shall be given to the state superintendent of public instruction in the budget of the school district and shall remain in effect for one full fiscal year.
RCW 28B.124.030 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 124 / Section 030
RCW 28B.124.030: Credits for related supplemental instruction.
Status: in_force

All institutions of higher education, as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 , must establish a policy for granting as many credits as possible and appropriate, for related supplemental instruction in active state apprenticeship programs, registered during or before July 1, 2022, by the 2028-29 school year. For all state registered apprenticeship programs approved after July 1, 2022, all institutions of higher education, as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 , must establish a policy for granting as many credits, as possible and appropriate, for related supplemental instruction within six years of the program's registration. While establishing credits, institutions of higher education must consult with their faculty representatives. Credits are at the sole discretion of each institution of higher education and must be determined in consultation with their faculty representatives. Credits established by institutions of higher education are not intended to impact the possible revision of previously approved related supplemental instruction in a state registered apprenticeship program.
RCW 28B.105.070 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 105 / Section 070
RCW 28B.105.070: Office of student financial assistance—Duties.
Status: in_force

The office shall: (1) Purchase GET units to be owned and held in trust by the office, for the purpose of scholarship awards as provided for in this section; (2) Distribute scholarship funds, in the form of GET units or through direct payments from the GET ready for math and science scholarship account, to institutions of higher education on behalf of eligible recipients identified by the program administrator; (3) Provide the program administrator with annual reports regarding enrollment, contact, and graduation information of GET ready for math and science scholarship recipients, if the recipients have given permission for the office to do so; (4) Collect repayments from former scholarship recipients who do not meet the eligibility criteria or work obligations; (5) Establish rules for scholarship repayment, approved leaves of absence, deferments, and exceptions to recognize extenuating circumstances that may impact students; and (6) Provide information to school districts in Washington, at least once per year, about the GET ready for math and science scholarship program.
RCW 28A.527.050 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 527 / Section 050
RCW 28A.527.050: Pledge and promise—Remedies.
Status: in_force

(1) Bonds issued under RCW 28A.527.010 shall state that they are a general obligation of the state of Washington, shall pledge the full faith and credit of the state to the payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon, and shall contain an unconditional promise to pay the principal and interest as the same shall become due. (2) The owner and holder of each of the bonds or the trustee for the owner and holder of any of the bonds may by mandamus or other appropriate proceeding require the transfer and payment of funds as directed in this section.
RCW 28A.250.048 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 250 / Section 048
RCW 28A.250.048: Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.
Status: in_force

Any compliance reporting requirements as a result of laws in this chapter that apply to second-class districts may be submitted in accordance with RCW 28A.330.250 .
RCW 28B.35.120 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 35 / Section 120
RCW 28B.35.120: Trustees—General powers and duties of board.
Status: in_force

In addition to any other powers and duties prescribed by law, each board of trustees of the respective regional universities: (1) Shall have full control of the regional university and its property of various kinds, except as otherwise provided by law. (2) Shall employ the president of the regional university, his or her assistants, members of the faculty, and other employees of the institution, who, except as otherwise provided by law, shall hold their positions, until discharged therefrom by the board for good and lawful reason. (3) With the assistance of the faculty of the regional university, shall prescribe the course of study in the various schools and departments thereof and publish such catalogues thereof as the board deems necessary: PROVIDED, That the Washington professional educator standards board shall determine the requisites for and give program approval of all courses leading to teacher certification by such board. (4) May establish such divisions, schools, or departments necessary to carry out the purposes of the regional university and not otherwise proscribed by law. (5) Except as otherwise provided by law, may establish and erect such new facilities as determined by the board to be necessary for the regional university. (6) May acquire real and other property as provided in RCW 28B.10.020 , as now or hereafter amended. (7) Except as otherwise provided by law, may purchase all supplies and purchase or lease equipment and other personal property needed for the operation or maintenance of the regional university. (8) May establish, lease, operate, equip, and maintain self-supporting facilities in the manner provided in RCW 28B.10.300 through 28B.10.330 , as now or hereafter amended. (9) Except as otherwise provided by law, shall enter into such contracts as the trustees deem essential to regional university purposes. (10) May receive such gifts, grants, conveyances, devises, and bequests of real or personal property from whatsoever source, as may be made from time to time, in trust or otherwise, whenever the terms and conditions thereof will aid in carrying out the regional university programs; sell, lease, or exchange, invest or expend the same or the proceeds, rents, profits, and income thereof except as limited by the terms and conditions thereof; and adopt regulations to govern the receipt and expenditure of the proceeds, rents, profits, and income thereof. (11) In accordance with RCW 28B.77.080 , may offer new degree programs, offer off-campus programs, participate in consortia or centers, contract for off-campus educational programs, and purchase or lease major off-campus facilities. (12) May promulgate such rules and regulations, and perform all other acts not forbidden by law, as the board of trustees may in its discretion deem necessary or appropriate to the administration of the regional university.
RCW 28A.343.070 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 343 / Section 070
RCW 28A.343.070: Map of directors' districts.
Status: in_force

Each educational service district superintendent shall prepare and keep in his or her office a map showing the boundaries of the directors' districts of all school districts in or belonging to his or her educational service district that are so divided.
RCW 28A.320.191 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 191
RCW 28A.320.191: Program of early learning under RCW 43.216.555.
Status: in_force

For the program of early learning established in RCW 43.216.555 , school districts: (1) Shall work cooperatively with program providers to coordinate the transition from preschool to kindergarten so that children and their families are well-prepared and supported; and (2) May contract with the department of children, youth, and families to deliver services under the program.
RCW 28A.235.120 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 235 / Section 120
RCW 28A.235.120: Meal programs—Establishment and operation—Personnel—Agreements.
Status: in_force

The directors of any school district may establish, equip and operate meal programs in school buildings for pupils; certificated and classified employees; volunteers; public agencies, political subdivisions, or associations that serve public entities while using school facilities; other local, state, or federal child nutrition programs; and for school or employee functions: PROVIDED, That the expenditures for food supplies shall not exceed the estimated revenues from the sale of meals, federal aid, Indian education fund lunch aid, or other anticipated revenue, including donations, to be received for that purpose: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the directors of any school district may provide for the use of kitchens and lunchrooms or other facilities in school buildings to furnish meals to elderly persons at cost as provided in RCW 28A.623.020 : PROVIDED, FURTHER, That the directors of any school district may provide for the use of kitchens and lunchrooms or other facilities in school buildings to furnish meals at cost as provided in RCW 28A.623.030 to children who are participating in educational or training or care programs or activities conducted by private, nonprofit organizations and entities and to students who are attending private elementary and secondary schools. Operation for the purposes of this section shall include the employment and discharge for sufficient cause of personnel necessary for preparation of food or supervision of students during lunch periods and fixing their compensation, payable from the district general fund, or entering into agreement with a private agency for the establishment, management and/or operation of a food service program or any part thereof.
RCW 28B.10.020 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 020
RCW 28B.10.020: Acquisition of property by universities and The Evergreen State College.
Status: in_force

The boards of regents of the University of Washington and Washington State University, respectively, and the boards of trustees of Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, and The Evergreen State College, respectively, shall have the power and authority to acquire by exchange, gift, purchase, lease, or condemnation in the manner provided by chapter 8.04 RCW for condemnation of property for public use, such lands, real estate and other property, and interests therein as they may deem necessary for the use of said institutions respectively. However, the purchase or lease of major off-campus facilities is subject to the approval of the student achievement council under RCW 28B.77.080 .
RCW 28A.343.080 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 343 / Section 080
RCW 28A.343.080: Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.
Status: in_force

Any compliance reporting requirements as a result of laws in this chapter that apply to second-class districts may be submitted in accordance with RCW 28A.330.250 .
RCW 28B.10.584 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 584
RCW 28B.10.584: Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Violations enumerated—Exempted acts—Civil penalties—Injunctive relief.
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall prepare, offer to prepare, cause to be prepared, sell, or offer for sale to any other person, including any student enrolled in a postsecondary institution, any assignment knowing, or under the circumstances having reason to know, that said assignment is intended for submission either in whole or substantial part under a student's name in fulfillment of the requirements for a degree, diploma, certificate, or course of study at any postsecondary institution. (2) No person shall sell or offer for sale to any student enrolled in a postsecondary institution any assistance in the preparation, research or writing of an assignment knowing or under the circumstances having reason to know, that said assignment is intended for submission either in whole or substantial part under said student's name to such educational institution in fulfillment of the requirements for a degree, diploma, certificate, or course of study. (3) Nothing contained in this section shall prevent any person from providing tutorial assistance, research material, information, or other assistance to persons enrolled in a postsecondary institution which is not intended for submission in whole or in substantial part as an assignment under the student's name to such institution. Nor shall any person be prevented by this section from rendering services for a monetary fee which includes typing, assembling, transcription, reproduction, or editing of a manuscript or other assignment: PROVIDED, That such services are not rendered with the intent of making substantive changes in a manuscript or other assignment. (4) Any person violating any provision of RCW 28B.10.580 , 28B.10.582 or 28B.10.584 shall be subject to civil penalties of not more than one thousand dollars for each violation. Any court of competent jurisdiction is hereby authorized to grant such further relief as is necessary to enforce the provisions of this section, including the issuance of an injunction. (5) Any person against whom a judgment has been entered pursuant to subsection (4) of this section, shall upon any subsequent violation of RCW 28B.10.580 , 28B.10.582 or 28B.10.584 be subject to civil penalties not to exceed ten thousand dollars. Any court of competent jurisdiction is hereby authorized to grant such further relief as is necessary to enforce the provisions of this section, including the issuance of an injunction. (6) Actions for injunction under the provisions of this section may be brought in the name of the state of Washington upon the complaint of the attorney general or any prosecuting attorney in the name of the state of Washington.
RCW 28A.343.040 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 343 / Section 040
RCW 28A.343.040: Division or redivision of district into director districts.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the responsibility of each school district board of directors to prepare for the division or redivision of the district into director districts no later than eight months after any of the following: (a) Receipt of federal decennial census data from the redistricting commission established in RCW 44.05.030 ; (b) Consolidation of two or more districts into one district under RCW 28A.315.195 ; (c) Transfer of territory to or from the district or dissolution and annexation of a district under RCW 28A.315.215 ; or (d) Approval by a majority of the registered voters voting on a proposition authorizing the division of the district into director districts pursuant to RCW 28A.343.030 . (2) The districting or redistricting plan shall be consistent with the criteria and adopted according to the procedure established under RCW 29A.76.010 .
RCW 28B.116.060 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 116 / Section 060
RCW 28B.116.060: Foster care scholarship endowment fund.
Status: in_force

The foster care scholarship endowment fund is created in the custody of the state treasurer. (1) Moneys received from the office, private donations, state matching moneys, and funds received from any other source may be deposited into the foster care scholarship endowment fund. Private moneys received as a gift subject to conditions may be deposited into the endowment fund if the conditions do not violate state or federal law. The investment of private moneys in the fund shall be managed by the state investment board. (2) At the request of the office, the state investment board shall release earnings from the private moneys invested by it to the state treasurer. (3) The office may disburse grants to eligible students from the foster care scholarship endowment fund. No appropriation is required for expenditures from the endowment fund. (4) When notified by court order that a condition attached to a gift of private moneys from the foster care scholarship endowment fund has failed, the office shall release those moneys to the donors according to the terms of the conditional gift. (5) The principal of the foster care scholarship endowment fund shall not be invaded. For the purposes of this section, only the first twenty-five thousand dollars deposited into the foster care scholarship endowment fund shall be considered the principal. The release of moneys under subsection (4) of this section shall not constitute an invasion of the corpus. (6) The foster care scholarship endowment fund shall be used solely for the purposes in this chapter, except when the conditional gift of private moneys in the endowment fund require a portion of the earnings on such moneys be reinvested in the endowment fund.
RCW 28B.116.050 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 116 / Section 050
RCW 28B.116.050: Foster care endowed scholarship trust fund.
Status: in_force

(1) The foster care endowed scholarship trust fund is created in the custody of the state treasurer. (2) Funds appropriated by the legislature for the foster care endowed scholarship trust fund shall be deposited in the foster care endowed scholarship trust fund. When conditions in RCW 28B.116.070 are met, the office shall deposit state matching moneys from the trust fund into the foster care scholarship endowment fund. (3) No appropriation is required for expenditures from the trust fund. (4) During the 2011-2013 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the foster care endowed scholarship trust fund to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance of the account.
RCW 28A.320.127 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 127
RCW 28A.320.127: Plan for recognition, screening, and response to emotional or behavioral distress in students, including possible sexual abuse.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning in the 2014-15 school year, each school district must adopt a plan for recognition, initial screening, and response to emotional or behavioral distress in students, including but not limited to indicators of possible substance abuse, violence, youth suicide, and sexual abuse. The school district must annually provide the plan to all district staff. (2) At a minimum the plan must address: (a) Identification of training opportunities in recognition, screening, and referral that may be available for staff; (b) How to use the expertise of district staff who have been trained in recognition, screening, and referral; (c) How staff should respond to suspicions, concerns, or warning signs of emotional or behavioral distress in students; (d) Identification and development of partnerships with community organizations and agencies for referral of students to health, mental health, substance abuse, and social support services, including development of at least one memorandum of understanding between the district and such an entity in the community or region; (e) Protocols and procedures for communication with parents and guardians, including the notification requirements under RCW 28A.320.160 ; (f) How staff should respond to a crisis situation where a student is in imminent danger to himself or herself or others; (g) How the district will provide support to students and staff after an incident of violence, youth suicide, or allegations of sexual abuse; (h) How staff should respond when allegations of sexual contact or abuse are made against a staff member, a volunteer, or a parent, guardian, or family member of the student, including how staff should interact with parents, law enforcement, and child protective services; and (i) How the district will provide to certificated and classified staff the training on the obligation to report physical abuse or sexual misconduct required under RCW 28A.400.317 . (3) The plan under this section may be a separate plan or a component of another district plan or policy, such as the harassment, intimidation, and bullying prevention policy under *RCW 28A.300.2851 or the comprehensive safe school plan required under RCW 28A.320.125 .
RCW 28B.115.902 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 115 / Section 902
RCW 28B.115.902: Application to scope of chapter—Captions not law—1991 c 332.
Status: in_force

See notes following RCW 18.130.010 .
RCW 28A.343.640 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 343 / Section 640
RCW 28A.343.640: First-class districts containing more than one former first-class district—Number and terms of directors.
Status: in_force

Upon the establishment of a new school district of the first class as provided for in RCW 28A.343.020 containing more than one former first-class district, the directors of the largest former first-class district and three directors representative of the other former first-class districts selected by a majority of the board members of the former first-class districts and two directors representative of former second-class districts selected by a majority of the board members of former second-class districts shall meet at the call of the educational service district superintendent and shall constitute the board of directors of the new district. Vacancies once such a board has been reconstituted shall not be filled unless the number of remaining board members is less than seven, and such vacancies shall be filled in the manner otherwise provided by law. Each board of directors so constituted shall proceed at once to organize in the manner prescribed by law and thereafter shall have all of the powers and authority conferred by law upon boards of first-class districts until the next regular school election and until their successors are elected and qualified. At such election other than districts electing directors for six-year terms as provided in RCW 29A.04.340 , five directors shall be elected either at large or by director districts, as the case may be, two for a term of two years and three for a term of four years. At such election for districts electing directors for six years other than a district having within its boundaries a city with a population of four hundred thousand people or more and electing directors for six year terms, five directors shall be elected either at large or by director districts, as the case may be, one for a term of two years, two for a term of four years, and two for a term of six years.
RCW 28B.10.786 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 786
RCW 28B.10.786: Budget calculation—Student financial aid programs.
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the state of Washington that financial need not be a barrier to participation in higher education. It is also the policy of the state of Washington that the essential requirements level budget calculation include funding for state student financial aid programs. The calculation should, at a minimum, include a funding level equal to the amount provided in the second year of the previous biennium in the omnibus appropriations act, adjusted for the percentage of needy resident students, by educational sector, likely to be included in any enrollment increases necessary to maintain, by educational sector, the participation rate funded in the 1993 fiscal year. The calculation should also be adjusted to reflect, by educational sector, any increases in cost of attendance. The cost of attendance figures should be calculated by the office of financial management and provided to the appropriate legislative committees by June 30th of each even-numbered year.
RCW 28A.400.345 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 400 / Section 345
RCW 28A.400.345: School safety and security staff—Required training.
Status: in_force

(1) Prior to assigning safety and security staff to work on school property when students are expected to be present, school districts and their contractors must either: (a) Confirm that the safety and security staff have training series documentation provided under RCW 28A.310.515 ; or (b) Require the safety and security staff to complete the training series described in subsection (2) of this section. (2)(a) The training series, two components for school resource officers and three components for other safety and security staff, must meet the requirements in this subsection. (b) All safety and security staff must complete classroom training on the subjects listed in RCW 28A.310.515 (2), within the first six months of working on school property when students are expected to be present. (c) All safety and security staff must complete two days of on-the-job training with experienced safety and security staff, at the school of the experienced staff, within the first year of working on school property when students are expected to be present. (d) Safety and security staff who are not school resource officers must complete at least six check-in trainings with experienced staff within the first year of working on school property when students are expected to be present. (3) School safety and security staff who complete the training series described in subsection (2) of this section, and staff with significant prior training and experience, may request training series documentation from an educational service district under RCW 28A.310.515 . (4) Nothing in this section effects the categorization of safety and security staff as classified staff. Safety and security staff are not considered certificated instructional staff as that term and its meaning are used in this title. (5) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (a) "Safety and security staff" or "staff" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.320.124 . (b) "School resource officer" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.320.124 .
RCW 28B.92.205 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 92 / Section 205
RCW 28B.92.205: Washington college grant program—Financial need.
Status: in_force

In addition to other eligibility requirements outlined in this chapter, students who demonstrate financial need are eligible to receive the Washington college grant. Beginning with the 2025-26 academic year, students with family incomes between zero and 60 percent of the state median family income, adjusted for family size, shall receive the maximum Washington college grant as defined in RCW 28B.92.030 . Grants for students with incomes between 61 and 100 percent of the state median family income, adjusted for family size, shall be prorated at the following percentages of the maximum Washington college grant amount: (1) 60 percent for students with family incomes between 61 and 65 percent of the state median family income; (2) 50 percent for students with family incomes between 66 and 70 percent of the state median family income; (3) 24.5 percent for students with family incomes between 71 and 75 percent of the state median family income; and (4) 10 percent for students with family incomes between 76 and 100 percent of the state median family income.
RCW 28B.50.150 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 150
RCW 28B.50.150: Out-of-district residence not to affect enrollment for state resident.
Status: in_force

Any resident of the state may enroll in any program or course maintained or conducted by a college district upon the same terms and conditions regardless of the district of his or her residence.
RCW 28B.50.873 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 873
RCW 28B.50.873: Reduction in force of tenured or probationary faculty members due to financial emergency—Conditions—Procedure—Rights.
Status: in_force

The college board may declare a financial emergency under the following conditions: (1) Reduction of allotments by the governor pursuant to *RCW 43.88.110 (2), or (2) reduction by the legislature from one biennium to the next or within a biennium of appropriated funds based on constant dollars using the implicit price deflator. When a district board of trustees determines that a reduction in force of tenured or probationary faculty members may be necessary due to financial emergency as declared by the state board, written notice of the reduction in force and separation from employment shall be given the faculty members so affected by the president or district president as the case may be. Said notice shall clearly indicate that separation is not due to the job performance of the employee and hence is without prejudice to such employee and need only state in addition the basis for the reduction in force as one or more of the reasons enumerated in subsections (1) and (2) of this section. Said tenured or probationary faculty members will have a right to request a formal hearing when being dismissed pursuant to subsections (1) and (2) of this section. The only issue to be determined shall be whether under the applicable policies, rules or collective bargaining agreement the particular faculty member or members advised of severance are the proper ones to be terminated. Said hearing shall be initiated by filing a written request therefor with the president or district president, as the case may be, within ten days after issuance of such notice. At such formal hearing the tenure review committee provided for in RCW 28B.50.863 may observe the formal hearing procedure and after the conclusion of such hearing offer its recommended decision for consideration by the hearing officer. Failure to timely request such a hearing shall cause separation from service of such faculty members so notified on the effective date as stated in the notice, regardless of the duration of any individual employment contract. The hearing required by this section shall be an adjudicative proceeding pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative Procedure Act, conducted by a hearing officer appointed by the board of trustees and shall be concluded by the hearing officer within sixty days after written notice of the reduction in force has been issued. Ten days written notice of the formal hearing will be given to faculty members who have requested such a hearing by the president or district president as the case may be. The hearing officer within ten days after conclusion of such formal hearing shall prepare findings, conclusions of law and a recommended decision which shall be forwarded to the board of trustees for its final action thereon. Any such determination by the hearing officer under this section shall not be subject to further tenure review committee action as otherwise provided in this chapter. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, at the time of a faculty member or members request for formal hearing said faculty member or members may ask for participation in the choosing of the hearing officer in the manner provided in RCW 28A.405.310 (4), said employee therein being a faculty member for the purposes hereof and said board of directors therein being the board of trustees for the purposes hereof: PROVIDED, That where there is more than one faculty member affected by the board of trustees' reduction in force such faculty members requesting hearing must act collectively in making such request: PROVIDED FURTHER, That costs incurred for the services and expenses of such hearing officer shall be shared equally by the community or technical college and the faculty member or faculty members requesting hearing. When more than one faculty member is notified of termination because of a reduction in force as provided in this section, hearings for all such faculty members requesting formal hearing shall be consolidated and only one such hearing for the affected faculty members shall be held, and such consolidated hearing shall be concluded within the time frame set forth herein. Separation from service without prejudice after formal hearing under the provisions of this section shall become effective upon final action by the board of trustees. It is the intent of the legislature by enactment of this section and in accordance with RCW 28B.52.035 , to modify any collective bargaining agreements in effect, or any conflicting board policies or rules, so that any reductions in force which take place after December 21, 1981, whether in progress or to be initiated, will comply solely with the provisions of this section: PROVIDED, That any applicable policies, rules, or provisions contained in a collective bargaining agreement related to lay-off units, seniority and reemployment rights shall not be affected by the provisions of this paragraph. Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the right of the board of trustees or its designated appointing authority not to renew a probationary faculty appointment pursuant to RCW 28B.50.857 .
RCW 28A.235.285 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 235 / Section 285
RCW 28A.235.285: Statewide electronic repository—School meals.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall initiate and oversee the development and implementation of a statewide electronic repository of household income information that is required for a student's enrollment in, or eligibility for, the national school lunch program, the school breakfast program, or both programs for the purpose of: (a) Removing barriers that diminish access to free and reduced-price meals by students enrolled in eligible schools; (b) Providing parents and legal guardians of students enrolled in eligible schools with a voluntary, secure, and convenient online portal for providing household information that is required for participation in the national school lunch program, the school breakfast program, or both programs; (c) Providing student household income information to schools and school districts that provide meals at no charge to students without using school meal applications to determine eligibility for low-income programs for students and schools; and (d) Ensuring an accessible, simplified process for enrolling students in, and administering, related nutrition programs, including the summer P-EBT program. (2) In addition to the requirements of this section and other requirements deemed necessary by the superintendent of public instruction, the superintendent of public instruction shall ensure the electronic repository: (a) Complies with any applicable federal requirements for participation in the national school lunch program, the school breakfast program, or both programs; (b) Complies with any applicable requirements necessary for schools and school districts to access repository data; (c) Complies with any applicable standards and requirements necessary to ensure that the repository data connects to the direct certification system and streamlines the process in a manner that maximizes the number of eligible students directly certified for free school meals each month; (d) Includes robust safeguards, both technically and procedurally, to ensure that the income information provided by parents and legal guardians is secure and accessed only by individuals with express authorization to do so; and (e) Is accessible online and easily navigable by parents and legal guardians, and in multiple languages, for the purpose of voluntarily providing the pertinent household income data. (3) Household income information received by the office of the superintendent of public instruction, school employees, school district employees, or their designees in accordance with this section is exempt from disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW and may not be disseminated except as provided by law. (4)(a) Beginning in 2022, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall report annually to the legislature by December 1st on the electronic repository, including: (i) The number of schools and school districts accessing the data of the electronic repository for providing household information that is required for a school's participation in the national school lunch program, the school breakfast program, or both programs; and (ii) recommendations for increasing the number of repository users and improving the technical functionality of the repository. (b) In lieu of the report contents required in (a) of this subsection, the report required by December 1, 2022, shall include a plan, timeline, and cost estimate for: (i) Implementing the development of the repository; (ii) securing any needed vendors for its development and, if necessary, operation; and (iii) making the repository accessible to schools, school districts, and the public through appropriate electronic interfaces.
RCW 28B.109.040 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 109 / Section 040
RCW 28B.109.040: Washington international exchange student scholarships.
Status: in_force

If funds are available, the office shall select students yearly to receive a Washington international exchange student scholarship from funds appropriated to the office for this purpose, or from any private donations, or from any other funds given to the office for this program.
RCW 28A.300.577 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 577
RCW 28A.300.577: Dual and tribal language education programs—Grants and further support—Rules—Definitions.
Status: reserved

(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall administer a grant program to support school districts and state-tribal education compact schools establishing and expanding dual language education. (a) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction must award grants to school districts and state-tribal education compact schools applying to: (i) Establish a dual language education program that begins in kindergarten; or (ii) expand an established dual language education program. (b) The office of the superintendent of public instruction must identify criteria for awarding the grants, evaluate applicants, and award grant money. Establishment grants must be prioritized to schools in the educational opportunity gap, with the first priority to schools with over 50 percent students of color. (c) Recipients of the grants awarded under this subsection (1) must: (i) Convene an advisory board to guide the development and continuous improvement of the dual language education program, including addressing enrollment considerations and staff hiring; (ii) prioritize offering the program in the language that the majority of its English learner students speak; (iii) conduct outreach to the community; and (iv) submit data to the office of the superintendent of public instruction identifying which grade levels and which courses are part of the dual language education program and which students are enrolled in those courses. Grant recipients must actively recruit to the advisory board parents of English learner students and current or former English learner students, with a goal of filling at least half of the advisory board seats with these individuals; the other members of the advisory board must represent teachers, students, school leaders, governing board members, and community-based organizations that support English learners. (2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall develop a program to support tribal language education. The office of Native education within the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall provide school districts and state-tribal education compact schools with guidance, technical assistance, and statewide leadership and support. (a) The office of Native education within the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall administer a grant program to support school districts and state-tribal education compact schools establishing and expanding tribal language education programs. (b) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction must award grants to school districts to: (i) Establish a tribal language education program; or (ii) expand an established tribal language education program. (c) The office of Native education within the office of the superintendent of public instruction must identify criteria for awarding the grants, evaluate applicants, and award grant money. (d) Recipients of the grants awarded under this subsection (2) must submit data to the office of the superintendent of public instruction identifying which students are enrolled in tribal language education programs. (e) The office of Native education within the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall convene biannually up to 20 tribal language educators to develop and share best practices, resources, and knowledge. (3) The office of the superintendent of public instruction must provide technical assistance and support related to the establishment, implementation, and expansion of dual language education and tribal language education programs. (4) The office of the superintendent of public instruction may adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW for school districts and state-tribal education compact schools to establish, implement, and expand dual language education and tribal language education programs. (5) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (a) "Dual language education" means an instructional model in which public school students are taught subject matter in both English and a world language other than English. "Dual language education" includes heritage language education, in which students develop and maintain grade level literacy and language use in the language of their communities, homes, and families. (b) "Tribal language education" means the revitalization of and instruction in tribal languages in public schools, developed in consultation with Washington's federally recognized tribes and federally recognized tribes with reserved treaty rights in Washington, and provided by a certificated teacher with a Washington state first peoples' language, culture, and oral tribal traditions endorsement established under RCW 28A.410.045 . (c) "World language other than English" includes sign languages, for example American sign language, and indigenous languages.
RCW 28B.10.042 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 042
RCW 28B.10.042: Personal identifiers—Use of social security numbers prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) Institutions of higher education shall not use the social security number of any student, staff, or faculty for identification except for the purposes of employment, financial aid, research, assessment, accountability, transcripts, or as otherwise required by state or federal law. (2) Each institution of higher education shall develop a system of personal identifiers for students to be used for grading and other administrative purposes. The personal identifiers may not be social security numbers.
RCW 28A.320.1271 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 1271
RCW 28A.320.1271: Model school district plan for recognition, initial screening, and response to emotional or behavioral distress in students.
Status: in_force

The office of the superintendent of public instruction's school safety center, established in RCW 28A.300.630 , shall develop a model school district plan for recognition, initial screening, and response to emotional or behavioral distress in students, including but not limited to indicators of possible substance abuse, violence, and youth suicide. The model plan must incorporate research-based best practices, including practices and protocols used in schools and school districts in other states. The model plan must be posted by February 1, 2014, on the school safety center website, along with relevant resources and information to support school districts in developing and implementing the plan required under RCW 28A.320.127 .
RCW 28A.655.071 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 655 / Section 071
RCW 28A.655.071: Revised essential academic learning requirements—Legislative review—Implementation.
Status: in_force

(1) By August 2, 2010, the superintendent of public instruction may revise the *state essential academic learning requirements authorized under RCW 28A.655.070 for mathematics, reading, writing, and communication by provisionally adopting a common set of standards for students in grades kindergarten through twelve. The revised *state essential academic learning requirements may be substantially identical with the standards developed by a multistate consortium in which Washington participated, must be consistent with the requirements of RCW 28A.655.070 , and may include additional standards if the additional standards do not exceed fifteen percent of the standards for each content area. However, the superintendent of public instruction shall not take steps to implement the provisionally adopted standards until the education committees of the house of representatives and the senate have an opportunity to review the standards. (2) By January 1, 2011, the superintendent of public instruction shall submit to the education committees of the house of representatives and the senate: (a) A detailed comparison of the provisionally adopted standards and the *state essential academic learning requirements as of June 10, 2010, including the comparative level of rigor and specificity of the standards and the implications of any identified differences; and (b) An estimated timeline and costs to the state and to school districts to implement the provisionally adopted standards, including providing necessary training, realignment of curriculum, adjustment of state assessments, and other actions. (3) The superintendent may implement the revisions to the *essential academic learning requirements under this section after the 2011 legislative session unless otherwise directed by the legislature.
RCW 28A.310.170 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 310 / Section 170
RCW 28A.310.170: ESD superintendent—Appointment, procedure—Term, salary, discharge—ESD superintendent review committee.
Status: in_force

(1) Every educational service district board shall employ and set the salary of an educational service district superintendent who shall be employed by a written contract for a term to be fixed by the board, but not to exceed three years, and who may be discharged for sufficient cause. (2) There is hereby established within each educational service district an educational service district superintendent review committee. Such review committee shall be composed of a subcommittee of the board, two school district superintendents from within the educational service district selected by the educational service district board, and a representative of the state superintendent of public instruction selected by the state superintendent of public instruction. (3) Prior to the employment by the educational service district board of a new educational service district superintendent, the review committee shall screen all applicants against the established qualifications for the position and recommend to the board a list of three or more candidates. The educational service district board shall either select the new superintendent from the list of three or more candidates, ask the review committee to add additional names to the list, or reject the entire list and ask the review committee to submit three or more additional candidates for consideration. The educational service district board shall repeat this process until a superintendent is selected.
RCW 28B.45.020 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 45 / Section 020
RCW 28B.45.020: University of Washington Tacoma—University of Washington Bothell.
Status: in_force

(1) The University of Washington is responsible for ensuring the expansion of baccalaureate and graduate educational programs in the central Puget Sound area under rules or guidelines adopted by the student achievement council and in accordance with proportionality agreements emphasizing access for transfer students developed with the state board for community and technical colleges. The University of Washington shall meet that responsibility through the operation of at least two campuses. One campus shall be located in the Tacoma area. Another campus shall be collocated with Cascadia Community College in the Bothell-Woodinville area. (2) At the University of Washington Tacoma, a top priority is expansion of upper-division capacity for transfer students and graduate capacity and programs. Beginning in the fall of 2006, the campus may offer lower division courses linked to specific majors in fields not addressed at local community colleges. The campus shall admit lower division students through coadmission or coenrollment agreements with a community college, or through direct transfer for students who have accumulated approximately one year of transferable college credits. In addition to offering lower division courses linked to specific majors as addressed above, the campus may also directly admit first-year students and sophomores. (3) At the University of Washington Bothell, a top priority is expansion of upper-division capacity for transfer students and graduate capacity and programs. The campus shall also seek additional opportunities to collaborate with and maximize its colocation with Cascadia Community College. Beginning in the fall of 2006, the campus may offer lower division courses linked to specific majors in fields not addressed at local community colleges. The campus may admit lower division students through coadmission or coenrollment agreements with a community college, or through direct transfer for students who have accumulated approximately one year of transferable college credits. In addition to offering lower division courses linked to specific majors as addressed above, the campus may also directly admit first-year students and sophomores.
RCW 28A.635.100 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 635 / Section 100
RCW 28A.635.100: Intimidating any administrator, teacher, classified employee, or student by threat of force or violence unlawful—Penalty.
Status: in_force

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(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, singly or in concert with others, to intimidate by threat of force or violence any administrator, teacher, classified employee, or student of any common school who is in the peaceful discharge or conduct of his or her duties or studies. (2) A person violating this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned in jail not more than six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.
RCW 28C.18.140 — Washington Code / Title 28C / Chapter 18 / Section 140
RCW 28C.18.140: Industry skill panels—Standards—Report.
Status: in_force

The board shall establish industry skill panel standards that identify the expectations for industry skill panel products and services. The board shall establish the standards in consultation with labor, the state board for community and technical colleges, the employment security department, the institute of workforce development and economic sustainability, and the department of commerce. Continued funding of particular industry skill panels shall be based on meeting the standards established by the board under this section. Beginning December 1, 2008, the board shall report annually to the governor and the economic development and higher education committees of the legislature on the results of the industry skill panels funded under this chapter in meeting the standards.
RCW 28B.10.510 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 510
RCW 28B.10.510: Attorney general as advisor.
Status: in_force

The attorney general of the state shall be the legal advisor to the presidents and the boards of regents and trustees of the institutions of higher education and he or she shall institute and prosecute or defend all suits in behalf of the same.
RCW 28A.405.130 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 405 / Section 130
RCW 28A.405.130: Training in evaluation procedures required.
Status: in_force

(1) No administrator, principal, or other supervisory personnel may evaluate a teacher without having received training in evaluation procedures. (2) Before evaluating classroom teachers using the evaluation systems required under RCW 28A.405.100 , principals and administrators must engage in professional development designed to implement the revised systems and maximize rater agreement.
RCW 28A.300.720 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 720
RCW 28A.300.720: Dyslexia recommendations.
Status: in_force

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(1) By June 1, 2021, the superintendent of public instruction must review the dyslexia advisory council's recommendations required under *RCW 28A.300.710 and make available to school districts: (a) Best practices for school district implementation of screenings as required under RCW 28A.320.260 , including trainings for school district staff conducting the screenings; (b) Best practices for using multitiered systems of support to provide interventions as required under RCW 28A.320.260 , including trainings for school district staff in instructional methods specifically targeting students' areas of weakness; (c) Sample educational information for parents and families related to dyslexia that includes a list of resources for parental support; and (d) Best practices to address the needs of students above grade two who show indications of, or areas of weakness associated with, dyslexia. (2) By February 15, 2022, the superintendent of public instruction must review the dyslexia advisory council's updated report required under *RCW 28A.300.710 and revise the best practices and sample educational information made available to school districts required under subsection (1) of this section. (3) By November 1, 2022, and in compliance with RCW 43.01.036 , the superintendent of public instruction must report to the house of representatives and senate education committees with the following information from the 2021-22 school year: (a) The number of students: (i) Screened pursuant to RCW 28A.320.260 ; (ii) with indications of, or areas of weakness associated with, dyslexia identified under RCW 28A.300.700 ; and (iii) provided interventions pursuant to RCW 28A.320.260 ; (b) Descriptions from school districts of the types of interventions used in accordance with RCW 28A.320.260 and rates of student progress, when available; and (c) Descriptions from school districts of the issues districts had related to implementing the provisions of RCW 28A.320.260 .
RCW 28B.76.120 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 76 / Section 120
RCW 28B.76.120: Adoption of rules.
Status: in_force

The office shall have authority to adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter.
RCW 28B.115.140 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 115 / Section 140
RCW 28B.115.140: Transfer of program administration.
Status: in_force

After consulting with the office, the governor may transfer the administration of this program to another agency with an appropriate mission.
RCW 28A.335.120 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 335 / Section 120
RCW 28A.335.120: Real property—Sale—Notice and hearing—Appraisal—Broker or real estate appraiser services—Real estate sales contracts—Limitation.
Status: in_force

(1) The board of directors of any school district of this state may: (a) Sell for cash, at public or private sale, and convey by deed all interest of the district in or to any of the real property of the district which is no longer required for school purposes or which has been authorized for sale as provided in RCW 28A.335.135 or by a financial oversight committee established under RCW 28A.315.221 ; and (b) Purchase real property for the purpose of locating thereon and affixing thereto any house or houses and appurtenant buildings removed from school sites owned by the district and sell for cash, at public or private sale, and convey by deed all interest of the district in or to such acquired and improved real property. (2) When the board of directors of any school district proposes a sale of school district real property pursuant to this section and the value of the property exceeds seventy thousand dollars, the board shall publish a notice of its intention to sell the property. The notice shall be published at least once each week during two consecutive weeks in a legal newspaper with a general circulation in the area in which the school district is located. The notice shall describe the property to be sold and designate the place where and the day and hour when a hearing will be held. The board shall hold a public hearing upon the proposal to dispose of the school district property at the place and the day and hour fixed in the notice and admit evidence offered for and against the propriety and advisability of the proposed sale. (3) The board of directors of any school district desiring to sell surplus real property shall publish a notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the school district. School districts shall not sell the property for at least forty-five days following the publication of the newspaper notice. (4) Private schools shall have the same rights as any other person or entity to submit bids for the purchase of surplus real property and to have such bids considered along with all other bids. (5) Any sale of school district real property authorized pursuant to this section shall be preceded by a market value appraisal by a professionally designated real estate appraiser or a general real estate appraiser certified under chapter 18.140 RCW selected by the board of directors and no sale shall take place if the sale price would be less than ninety percent of the appraisal made by the real estate appraiser: PROVIDED, That if the property has been on the market for one year or more the property may be reappraised and sold for not less than seventy-five percent of the reappraised value with the unanimous consent of the board. (6) If in the judgment of the board of directors of any district the sale of real property of the district not needed for school purposes would be facilitated and greater value realized through use of the services of licensed real estate brokers, a contract for such services may be negotiated and concluded: PROVIDED, That the use of a licensed real estate broker will not eliminate the obligation of the board of directors to provide the notice described in this section: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the fee or commissions charged for any broker services shall not exceed seven percent of the resulting sale value for a single parcel: PROVIDED FURTHER, That any professionally designated real estate appraiser or a general real estate appraiser certified under chapter 18.140 RCW selected by the board to appraise the market value of a parcel of property to be sold may not be a party to any contract with the school district to sell such parcel of property for a period of three years after the appraisal. (7) If in the judgment of the board of directors of any district the sale of real property of the district not needed for school purposes would be facilitated and greater value realized through sale on contract terms, a real estate sales contract may be executed between the district and buyer.
RCW 28A.190.030 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 190 / Section 030
RCW 28A.190.030: Educational programs for residential school residents—School district to conduct—Scope of duties and authority.
Status: in_force

Each school district within which there is located a residential school shall, singly or in concert with another school district pursuant to RCW 28A.335.160 and 28A.225.250 or pursuant to chapter 39.34 RCW, conduct a program of education, including related student activities, for residents of the residential school. Except as otherwise provided for by contract pursuant to RCW 28A.190.050 , the duties and authority of a school district and its employees to conduct such a program shall be limited to the following: (1) The employment, supervision and control of administrators, teachers, specialized personnel and other persons, deemed necessary by the school district for the conduct of the program of education; (2) The purchase, lease or rental and provision of textbooks, maps, audiovisual equipment, paper, writing instruments, physical education equipment and other instructional equipment, materials and supplies, deemed necessary by the school district for the conduct of the program of education; (3) The development and implementation, in consultation with the superintendent or chief administrator of the residential school or his or her designee, of the curriculum; (4) The conduct of a program of education, including related student activities, for residents who are three years of age and less than twenty-one years of age and who have not met high school graduation requirements as now or hereafter established by the state board of education and the school district and for students with disabilities as defined in RCW 28A.155.020 , which includes: (a) Not less than one hundred and eighty school days each school year; (b) Special education pursuant to RCW 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.100 , and vocational education, as necessary to address the unique needs and limitations of residents; and (c) Such courses of instruction and school related student activities as are provided by the school district for nonresidential school students to the extent it is practical and judged appropriate for the residents by the school district after consultation with the superintendent or chief administrator of the residential school: PROVIDED, That a preschool special education program may be provided for residential school students with disabilities; (5) The control of students while participating in a program of education conducted pursuant to this section and the discipline, suspension or expulsion of students for violation of reasonable rules of conduct adopted by the school district; and (6) The expenditure of funds for the direct and indirect costs of maintaining and operating the program of education that are appropriated by the legislature and allocated by the superintendent of public instruction for the exclusive purpose of maintaining and operating residential school programs of education, and funds from federal and private grants, bequests and gifts made for the purpose of maintaining and operating the program of education.
RCW 28A.525.180 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 525 / Section 180
RCW 28A.525.180: Allotment of appropriations for school plant facilities—Reduction of appropriation for receipt of federal funds.
Status: in_force

The total amount of funds appropriated under the provisions of RCW 28A.525.162 through 28A.525.180 shall be reduced by the amount of federal funds made available during each biennium for school construction purposes under any applicable federal law. The funds appropriated by RCW 28A.525.162 through 28A.525.180 and available for allotment by the superintendent of public instruction shall be reduced by the amount of such federal funds made available. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, the total amount of funds appropriated by RCW 28A.525.162 through 28A.525.180 shall not be reduced by reason of any grants to any school district of federal moneys paid under Public Law No. 815 or any other federal act authorizing school building construction assistance to federally affected areas.
RCW 28B.20.350 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 350
RCW 28B.20.350: 1947 conveyance for arboretum and botanical garden purposes—Description.
Status: in_force

There is hereby granted to the University of Washington the following described land, to wit: Lots two (2) and three (3), Block eleven-A (11-A) of the supplemental map of Lake Washington shorelands, filed September 5, 1916 in the office of the commissioner of public lands, to be used for arboretum and botanical garden purposes and for no other purposes, except as provided in RCW 28B.20.354 .
RCW 28A.300.550 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 550
RCW 28A.300.550: Innovation schools—Identification—Website—Publicity.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature finds that innovation schools accomplish the following objectives: (a) Provide students and parents with a diverse array of educational options; (b) Promote active and meaningful parent and community involvement and partnership with local schools; (c) Serve as laboratories for educational experimentation and innovation; (d) Respond and adapt to different styles, approaches, and objectives of learning; (e) Hold students and educators to high expectations and standards; and (f) Encourage and facilitate bold, creative, and innovative educational ideas. (2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall develop basic criteria and a streamlined review process for identifying Washington innovation schools. Any public school, including those with institution of higher education partners, may be nominated by a community, organization, school district, institution of higher education, or through self-nomination to be designated as a Washington innovation school. If the office of the superintendent of public instruction finds that the school meets the criteria, the school shall receive a designation as a Washington innovation school. Within available funds, the office shall develop a logo, certificate, and other recognition strategies to encourage and highlight the accomplishments of innovation schools. (3) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall: (a) Create a page on the office website to highlight examples of Washington innovation schools, including those with institution of higher education partners, that includes links to research literature and national best practices, as well as summary information and links to the websites of Washington innovation schools. The office is encouraged to offer an educational administrator intern the opportunity to create the web page as a project toward completion of his or her administrator certificate; and (b) Publicize the Washington innovation school designation and encourage schools, communities, institutions of higher education, and school districts to access the website and create additional models of innovation.
RCW 28A.150.070 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 150 / Section 070
RCW 28A.150.070: General public school system—Administration.
Status: in_force

The administration of the public school system shall be entrusted to such state and local officials, boards, and committees as the state Constitution and the laws of the state shall provide.
RCW 28A.160.050 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 160 / Section 050
RCW 28A.160.050: Lease of buses to transport children with disabilities and elderly—Directors to authorize.
Status: in_force

The directors of school districts may authorize leases under RCW 28A.160.040 through 28A.160.060 : PROVIDED, That such leases do not conflict with regular school purposes.
RCW 28A.230.265 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 230 / Section 265
RCW 28A.230.265: Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.
Status: in_force

Any compliance reporting requirements as a result of laws in this chapter that apply to second-class districts may be submitted in accordance with RCW 28A.330.250 .
RCW 28A.150.413 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 150 / Section 413
RCW 28A.150.413: Finding—Local levy authority—Local effort assistance—Value—Restriction.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature finds that while the state has the responsibility to provide for a general and uniform system of public schools, there is also a need for some diversity in the public school system. A successful system of public education must permit some variation among school districts outside the basic education provided for by the state to respond to and reflect the unique desires of local communities. The opportunity for local communities to invest in enriched education programs promotes support for local public schools. Further, the ability of local school districts to experiment with enriched programs can inform the legislature's long-term evolution of the definition of basic education. Therefore, local levy authority remains an important component of the overall finance system in support of the public schools even though it is outside the state's obligation for basic education and, after September 1, 2019, is restricted to enrichment purposes under RCW 28A.150.276 . (2) However, the value of permitting local levies must be balanced with the value of equity and fairness to students and to taxpayers, neither of whom should be unduly disadvantaged due to differences in the tax bases used to support local levies. Equity and fairness require both an equitable basis for supplemental funding outside basic education and a mechanism for property tax-poor school districts to fairly access supplemental funding. As such, local effort assistance, while also outside the state's obligation for basic education, is another important component of school finance.
RCW 28C.10.220 — Washington Code / Title 28C / Chapter 10 / Section 220
RCW 28C.10.220: Remedies and penalties in chapter nonexclusive and cumulative.
Status: in_force

The remedies and penalties provided for in this chapter are nonexclusive and cumulative and do not affect any other actions or proceedings.
RCW 28A.410.260 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 410 / Section 260
RCW 28A.410.260: Washington professional educator standards board—Cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards of practice.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington professional educator standards board shall: (a) Develop or update cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards of practice for preparation, continuing education, and other training of school district staff; (b) Collaborate with the Washington state school directors' association to compare and align the standards of practice developed under (a) of this subsection with the standards of governance developed under RCW 28A.345.115 . The review must include the educational opportunity gap oversight and accountability committee and may include the office of equity established under RCW 43.06D.020 ; and (c) Post on its public website the cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards of practice for school district staff. (2) The Washington professional educator standards board shall develop and periodically update rubrics to evaluate the alignment of training and professional development programs and related materials with the cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards of practice for school district staff developed under subsection (1) of this section. (3) By November 1, 2030, and every 10 years thereafter, the Washington professional educator standards board shall review the definitions in RCW 28A.415.443 and the cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards of practice for school district staff developed under subsection (1) of this section and report, in compliance with RCW 43.01.036 , to the appropriate committees of the legislature any recommendations for revising the definitions in RCW 28A.415.443 . (4) For purposes of this section, "cultural competency," "diversity," "equity," and "inclusion" have the same meaning as in RCW 28A.415.443 .
RCW 28B.20.730 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 730
RCW 28B.20.730: Refunding bonds.
Status: in_force

The board is hereby empowered to issue refunding bonds to provide funds to refund any or all outstanding bonds payable from the bond retirement fund and to pay any redemption premium payable on such outstanding bonds being refunded. Such refunding bonds may be issued in the manner and on terms and conditions and with the covenants permitted by this chapter for the issuance of bonds. The refunding bonds shall be payable out of the bond retirement fund and shall not constitute an obligation either general or special, of the state or a general obligation of the University of Washington or the board. The board may exchange the refunding bonds at par for the bonds which are being refunded or may sell them in such manner, at such price and at such rate or rates of interest as it deems for the best interest of the university.
RCW 28A.300.195 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 195
RCW 28A.300.195: Work-integrated learning matching grant program.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The office of the superintendent of public instruction may contract with a statewide nonprofit organization with expertise in promoting and supporting work-integrated learning from early learning through postsecondary education to establish a matching grant program to fund projects implemented by local applicant schools identified in RCW 28A.630.135 . (b) The matching grant program shall include the following minimum requirements for local applicant schools: (i) Measurable and accountable focus on low-income youth, homeless youth, and youth of color; (ii) Accountability for increasing registered youth apprenticeships, internships, mentors, career planning, and other work-integrated learning experiences; (iii) Regional coordinators or liaisons to facilitate links between schools, higher education institutions, business, labor, and the community in developing internships and other work-integrated learning experiences; and (iv) Systemwide support for work-integrated learning experiences, including but not limited to career awareness, career explorations, career counseling, and career preparation and training. (2)(a) Grant funds awarded in accordance with this section may be expended only to the extent that they are equally matched by private sector cash contributions for the program. Grantees must provide reports to the work-integrated learning advisory committee in accordance with RCW 28A.300.196 . (b) By November 15, 2020, and yearly thereafter, the office of the superintendent of public instruction must provide an evaluation to the governor and the education and economic development committees of the house of representatives and the senate.
RCW 28B.110.010 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 110 / Section 010
RCW 28B.110.010: Discrimination prohibited.
Status: in_force

Article XXXI, section 1, Amendment 61 of the Washington state Constitution requires equal treatment of all citizens, regardless of gender. Recognizing the benefit to our state and nation of equal educational opportunities for all students, discrimination on the basis of gender against any student in the institutions of higher education of Washington state is prohibited.
RCW 28A.655.140 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 655 / Section 140
RCW 28A.655.140: Technical assistance.
Status: in_force

(1) In order to increase the availability and quality of technical assistance statewide, the superintendent of public instruction, subject to available funding, may employ school improvement coordinators and school improvement specialists to provide assistance to schools and districts. The improvement specialists shall serve on a rotating basis and shall not be permanent employees. (2) The types of assistance provided by the improvement coordinators and specialists may include, but need not be limited to: (a) Assistance to schools to use student performance data and develop improvement plans based on those data; (b) Consultation with schools and districts concerning their performance on the Washington assessment of student learning and other assessments; (c) Consultation concerning curricula that aligns with the essential academic learning requirements and the Washington assessment of student learning and that meets the needs of diverse learners; (d) Assistance in the identification and implementation of research-based instructional practices; (e) Staff training that emphasizes effective instructional strategies and classroom-based assessment; (f) Assistance in developing and implementing family and community involvement programs; and (g) Other assistance to schools and school districts intended to improve student learning.
RCW 28A.600.475 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 600 / Section 475
RCW 28A.600.475: Exchange of information with law enforcement and juvenile court officials—Notification of parents and students.
Status: in_force

School districts may participate in the exchange of information with law enforcement and juvenile court officials to the extent permitted by the family educational and privacy rights act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1232g. When directed by court order or pursuant to any lawfully issued subpoena, a school district shall make student records and information available to law enforcement officials, probation officers, court personnel, and others legally entitled to the information. Except as provided in RCW 13.40.480 , parents and students shall be notified by the school district of all such orders or subpoenas in advance of compliance with them.
RCW 28A.410.288 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 410 / Section 288
RCW 28A.410.288: Teacher apprenticeship model.
Status: in_force

(1) A teacher apprenticeship model is a teacher preparation program approved by both the Washington state apprenticeship and training council under chapter 49.04 RCW and the Washington professional educator standards board under RCW 28A.410.210 . In addition to meeting other requirements, the program must provide the apprentice with 2,000 hours of on-the-job mentored teaching experience under a gradual release method. Up to 540 hours working as a paraeducator may count towards the minimum on-the-job requirement. Any state funds provided for the support of teacher apprenticeships must be used in conformance with RCW 42.17A.550 and 29B.40.250 and be provided solely for the exclusive support and operations of the registered apprenticeship program. (2) Beginning September 1, 2025, before applying to the Washington state apprenticeship and training council to operate a teacher apprenticeship model, an entity must be approved by the Washington professional educator standards board as a teacher preparation program. (3) Beginning September 1, 2025, before an entity approved under subsection (1) of this section may add or change a school district, charter school, or state-tribal education compact school partner, the entity must receive approval for the change or addition from the Washington professional educator standards board.
RCW 28A.230.295 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 230 / Section 295
RCW 28A.230.295: Daily recess.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Beginning with the 2024-25 school year, public schools, for each school day that exceeds five hours in duration, must provide a minimum of 30 minutes of daily recess within the school day for all students in grades kindergarten through five and students in grade six that attend an elementary school. (b) The office of the superintendent of public instruction may waive the requirement in (a) of this subsection during the 2024-25 school year for public schools demonstrating that they are unable to comply with the requirement. (c) Public schools may provide additional recess before or after the school day, but that time may not be used to meet the requirements of this subsection (1). (d) Time spent changing to and from clothes for outdoor play should not be used to meet the requirements of this subsection (1). (2)(a) Recess must be supervised and student directed and must aim to be safe, inclusive, and high quality as described in the model policy and procedure referenced in RCW 28A.210.368 . It may include organized games, but public schools should avoid including, or permitting the student use of, computers, tablets, or phones during recess. (b) Recess should be held outside whenever possible. If recess is held indoors, public schools should use an appropriate space that promotes physical activity. (3) The daily recess required under this section may not be used to meet the physical education requirements under RCW 28A.230.040 . (4) For the purposes of this section, "public schools" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.150.010 .
RCW 28A.405.466 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 405 / Section 466
RCW 28A.405.466: Presence of certificated personnel at schools before and after school—Policy.
Status: in_force

Each school district board of directors shall adopt a policy regarding the presence at their respective schools of teachers and other certificated personnel before the opening of school in the morning and after the closing of school in the afternoon or evening. The board of directors shall make the policy available to parents and the public through the school district report card and other means of communication.
RCW 28B.117.900 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 117 / Section 900
RCW 28B.117.900: Construction—2007 c 314.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to: (1) Guarantee acceptance by, or entrance into, any institution of higher education; or (2) Limit the participation of youth, in or formerly in, foster care in Washington state in any other program of financial assistance for postsecondary education.
RCW 28A.535.080 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 535 / Section 080
RCW 28A.535.080: Validating indebtedness proceedings after merger.
Status: in_force

In case any school district has heretofore incurred, or shall hereafter incur, indebtedness for strictly school purposes and has heretofore, or shall hereafter, become merged with another district as provided in *RCW 28A.315.010 through 28A.315.680 and 28A.315.900 , the directors of the last named district may, after such merger, cause to be submitted to the voters within the limits of the district which incurred the obligations, the question of validating and ratifying such indebtedness. The vote shall be taken and the question determined in the manner prescribed in RCW 28A.535.020 , 28A.535.030 , and 28A.535.040 . The directors of the district to which the district incurring the obligations was merged shall make provisions for payment of the indebtedness so validated by certifying the amount thereof in the manner prescribed in RCW 28A.535.070 : PROVIDED, Such enlarged district may pay a part, or all, of such validating indebtedness from any funds available or by issuing bonds therefor when such enlarged district has taken over property of any district and in making such adjustment and apportionment as provided in *RCW 28A.315.010 through 28A.315.680 and 28A.315.900 , the value of the property received shall be found to exceed the total indebtedness of the district annexed to the extent of such value over the total indebtedness of the district annexed.
RCW 28A.245.020 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 245 / Section 020
RCW 28A.245.020: Funding—Equivalency and apportionment.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning in the 2007-08 school year and thereafter, students attending skill centers shall be funded for all classes at the skill center and the sending districts, up to one and six-tenths full-time equivalents or as determined in the omnibus appropriations act. The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall develop procedures to ensure that the school district and the skill center report no student for more than one and six-tenths full-time equivalent students combining both their high school enrollment and skill center enrollment. Additionally, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall develop procedures for determining the appropriate share of the full-time equivalent enrollment count between the resident high school and skill center. (2)(a) A rural satellite skill center must report direct enrollment and receive direct funding if it meets the following criteria: (i) The center is located at least thirty miles from a core campus or other satellite program and enrolls students from a minimum of two school districts; (ii) The center is solely responsible for hiring staff and covering all staffing costs; (iii) The center is solely responsible for providing facilities, equipment, materials, supplies, and training; (iv) The center has demonstrated the ability to build successful community and local business partnerships; (v) The center has been operational and has secured agreements for at least one year with two or more rural districts in the area to accept and enroll students in the center, has completed the required feasibility study, and has secured commitments from local businesses or industries; (vi) The career and technical education advisory committee and the local school district board of directors recommend and support the direct funding; and (vii) The center shares liability of all reviews for the purposes of auditing and the consolidated program review including state and federal monitoring of the career and technical education programs. (b) A core campus skill center may receive, for administrative purposes, up to seven percent of the funding provided to a partnered rural satellite skill center under (a) of this subsection. (c) A core campus skill center may charge the annually required per-pupil facility fee consistent with RCW 28A.245.100 related to minor repair and maintenance capital accounts as negotiated in the interdistrict cooperative agreement. (3) For the purposes of this section, "rural," consistent with the definition in the small, rural school achievement program and the rural education achievement program eligibility criteria, means: (a) A local education agency that serves only schools that have a national center for education statistics school locale code of forty-one, forty-two, or forty-three; or (b) A local education agency that is located entirely within counties with a population density less than one hundred persons per square mile or counties smaller than two hundred twenty-five square miles as determined and published by the office of financial management each year for the period of July 1st to June 30th.
RCW 28B.50.281 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 281
RCW 28B.50.281: Curriculum development and funding—Use of federal stimulus funding—Reports—Recognized programs of study under RCW 28B.50.273—Prioritization of workforce training programs.
Status: in_force

(1) The state board shall work with the *leadership team, the Washington state apprenticeship and training council, and the office of the superintendent of public instruction to jointly develop, by June 30, 2010, curricula and training programs, to include on-the-job training, classroom training, and safety and health training, for the development of the skills and qualifications identified by the department of commerce under **section 7 of this act. (2) The board shall target a portion of any federal stimulus funding received to ensure commensurate capacity for high employer-demand programs of study developed under this section. To that end, the state board must coordinate with the department, the *leadership team, the workforce board, or another appropriate state agency in the application for and receipt of any funding that may be made available through the federal youthbuild program, workforce innovation and opportunity act, job corps, or other relevant federal programs. (3) The board shall provide an interim report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2011, and a final report by December 1, 2013, detailing the effectiveness of, and any recommendations for improving, the worker training curricula and programs established in this section. (4) Existing curricula and training programs or programs provided by community and technical colleges in the state developed under this section must be recognized as programs of study under RCW 28B.50.273 . (5) Subject to available funding, the board may grant enrollment priority to persons who qualify for a waiver under RCW 28B.15.522 and who enroll in curricula and training programs provided by community or technical colleges in the state that have been developed in accordance with this section. (6) The college board may prioritize workforce training programs that lead to a credential, certificate, or degree in green economy jobs. For purposes of this section, green economy jobs include those in the primary industries of a green economy including clean energy, high-efficiency building, green transportation, and environmental protection. Prioritization efforts may include but are not limited to: (a) Prioritization of the use of high employer-demand funding for workforce training programs in green economy jobs, if the programs meet minimum criteria for identification as a high-demand program of study as defined by the state board for community and technical colleges, however any additional community and technical college high-demand funding authorized for the 2009-2011 fiscal biennium and thereafter may be subject to prioritization; (b) increased outreach efforts to public utilities, education, labor, government, and private industry to develop tailored, green job training programs; and (c) increased outreach efforts to target populations. Outreach efforts shall be conducted in partnership with local workforce development councils. (7) The definitions in RCW 43.330.010 apply to this section and RCW 28B.50.282 .
RCW 28B.50.8744 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 8744
RCW 28B.50.8744: Technical colleges—Payment to public employees' and retirees' insurance account.
Status: in_force

(1) In a manner prescribed by the state health care authority, technical colleges who have employees enrolled in a benefits trust shall remit to the health care authority for deposit in the public employees' and retirees' insurance account established in RCW 41.05.120 the amount specified for remittance in the omnibus appropriations act. (2) The remittance requirements of this section do not apply to employees of a technical college who receive insurance benefits through contracts with the health care authority.
RCW 28B.35.730 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 35 / Section 730
RCW 28B.35.730: Bonds—Issuance, sale, form, term, interest, etc.—Covenants—Deposit of proceeds.
Status: reserved

For the purpose of financing the cost of any projects, each of the boards is hereby authorized to adopt the resolution or resolutions and prepare all other documents necessary for the issuance, sale, and delivery of the bonds or any part thereof at such time or times as it shall deem necessary and advisable. Said bonds: (1) Shall not constitute (a) An obligation, either general or special, of the state; or (b) A general obligation of the university or college or of the board; (2) Shall be (a) Either registered or in coupon form; and (b) Issued in denominations of not less than one hundred dollars; and (c) Fully negotiable instruments under the laws of this state; and (d) Signed on behalf of the university or college by the chair of the board, attested by the secretary of the board, have the seal of the university or college impressed thereon or a facsimile of such seal printed or lithographed in the bottom border thereof, and the coupons attached thereto shall be signed with the facsimile signatures of such chair and the secretary; (3) Shall state (a) The date of issue; and (b) The series of the issue and be consecutively numbered within the series; and (c) That the bond is payable both principal and interest solely out of the bond retirement fund; (4) Each series of bonds shall bear interest, payable either annually or semiannually, as the board may determine; (5) Shall be payable both principal and interest out of the bond retirement fund; (6) Shall be payable at such times over a period of not to exceed forty years from date of issuance, at such place or places, and with such reserved rights of prior redemption, as the board may prescribe; (7) Shall be sold in such manner and at such price as the board may prescribe; (8) Shall be issued under and subject to such terms, conditions, and covenants providing for the payment of the principal thereof and interest thereon and such other terms, conditions, covenants, and protective provisions safeguarding such payment, not inconsistent with RCW 28B.35.700 through 28B.35.790 , as now or hereafter amended, and as found to be necessary by the board for the most advantageous sale thereof, which may include but not be limited to: (a) A covenant that the building fees shall be established, maintained, and collected in such amounts that will provide money sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on all bonds payable out of the bond retirement fund, to set aside and maintain the reserves required to secure the payment of such principal and interest, and to maintain any coverage which may be required over such principal and interest; (b) A covenant that a reserve account shall be created in the bond retirement fund to secure the payment of the principal of and interest on all bonds issued and a provision made that certain amounts be set aside and maintained therein; (c) A covenant that sufficient moneys may be transferred from the capital projects account of the university or college issuing the bonds to the bond retirement fund of such university or college when ordered by the board of trustees in the event there is ever an insufficient amount of money in the bond retirement fund to pay any installment of interest or principal and interest coming due on the bonds or any of them; (d) A covenant fixing conditions under which bonds on a parity with any bonds outstanding may be issued. The proceeds of the sale of all bonds, exclusive of accrued interest which shall be deposited in the bond retirement fund, shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the capital projects account of the university or college issuing the bonds and shall be used solely for paying the costs of the projects.
RCW 28A.160.130 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 160 / Section 130
RCW 28A.160.130: Transportation vehicle fund—Deposits in—Use—Rules for establishment and use.
Status: in_force

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(1) There is created a fund on deposit with each county treasurer for each school district of the county, which shall be known as the transportation vehicle fund. Money to be deposited into the transportation vehicle fund shall include, but is not limited to, the following: (a) The balance of accounts held in the general fund of each school district for the purchase of approved transportation equipment and for major transportation equipment repairs under RCW 28A.150.280 . The amount transferred shall be the balance of the account as of September 1, 1982; (b) Reimbursement payments provided for in RCW 28A.160.200 except those provided under RCW 28A.160.200 (3) that are necessary for contracted payments to private carriers; (c) Earnings from transportation vehicle fund investments as authorized in RCW 28A.320.300 ; and (d) The district's share of the proceeds from the sale of transportation vehicles, as determined by the superintendent of public instruction. (2) Funds in the transportation vehicle fund may be used for the following purposes: (a) Purchase of pupil transportation vehicles pursuant to RCW 28A.160.200 and 28A.150.280 ; (b) Payment of conditional sales contracts as authorized in RCW 28A.335.200 or payment of obligations authorized in RCW 28A.530.080 , entered into or issued for the purpose of pupil transportation vehicles; (c) Major repairs to pupil transportation vehicles; (d) To complete a feasibility plan to transition from gas or diesel pupil transportation vehicles to electric or zero emission pupil transportation vehicles; (e) Purchase, installation, and repair of electric pupil transportation vehicle charging stations and other zero emission pupil transportation vehicle fueling stations and for other costs necessary for station installation; and (f) Converting or repowering existing gas or diesel pupil transportation vehicles to electric or zero emission pupil transportation vehicles. (3) The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules which shall establish the standards, conditions, and procedures governing the establishment and use of the transportation vehicle fund. The rules shall not permit the transfer of funds from the transportation vehicle fund to any other fund of the district.
RCW 28B.90.010 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 90 / Section 010
RCW 28B.90.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Approved branch campus" means a foreign degree-granting institution's branch campus that has been approved by the student achievement council to operate in the state. (2) "Branch campus" means an educational facility located in the state that: (a) Is either owned and operated directly by a foreign degree-granting institution or indirectly through a Washington profit or nonprofit corporation in which the foreign degree-granting institution is the sole or controlling shareholder or member; and (b) Provides courses solely and exclusively to students enrolled in a degree-granting program offered by the foreign degree-granting institution who: (i) Have received academic credit for courses of study completed at the foreign degree-granting institution in its country of domicile; (ii) Will receive academic credit towards their degree from the foreign degree-granting institution for the courses of study completed at the educational facility in the state; and (iii) Will return to the foreign degree-granting institution in its country of domicile for completion of their degree-granting program or receipt of their degree. (3) "Council" means the student achievement council. (4) "Degree" means any designation, appellation, certificate, letters or words including, but not limited to, "associate," "bachelor," "masters," "doctorate," or "fellow" that signifies, or purports to signify, satisfactory and successful completion of requirements of a postsecondary academic program of study. (5) "Foreign degree-granting institution" means a public or private college or university, either profit or nonprofit: (a) That is domiciled in a foreign country; (b) That offers in its country of domicile credentials, instruction, or services prerequisite to the obtaining of an academic or professional degree granted by such college or university; and (c) That is authorized under the laws or regulations of its country of domicile to operate a degree-granting institution in that country.
RCW 28A.300.135 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 135
RCW 28A.300.135: Center for the improvement of student learning account.
Status: in_force

(1) The center for the improvement of student learning account is hereby established in the custody of the state treasurer. The superintendent of public instruction shall deposit in the account all moneys received from gifts, grants, or endowments for the center for the improvement of student learning. Moneys in the account may be spent only for activities of the center. Disbursements from the account shall be on authorization of the superintendent of public instruction or the superintendent's designee. The account is subject to the allotment procedure provided under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for disbursements. (2) The superintendent of public instruction may receive such gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources as may be made from time to time, in trust or otherwise, for the use and benefit of the purposes of the center for the improvement of student learning and expend the same or any income therefrom according to the terms of the gifts, grants, or endowments.
RCW 28B.76.540 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 76 / Section 540
RCW 28B.76.540: Administrative responsibilities.
Status: in_force

In addition to administrative responsibilities assigned in this chapter, the office shall administer the programs set forth in the following statutes: RCW 28A.600.100 through 28A.600.150 (Washington scholars); chapter 28B.85 RCW (degree-granting institutions); chapter 28B.92 RCW (Washington college grant); chapter 28B.12 RCW (work-study); RCW 28B.15.543 (grants for undergraduate coursework); RCW 28B.15.760 through 28B.15.766 (math and science loans); RCW 28B.15.100 (reciprocity agreement); RCW 28B.15.730 through 28B.15.734 (Oregon reciprocity); RCW 28B.15.750 and * 28B.15.752 (Idaho reciprocity); RCW 28B.15.756 (British Columbia reciprocity); **chapter 28B.101 RCW (educational opportunity grant); chapter 28B.102 RCW (educator conditional scholarship and repayment programs); chapter 28B.108 RCW (American Indian endowed scholarship); chapter 28B.109 RCW (Washington international exchange scholarship); chapter 28B.115 RCW (health professional conditional scholarship); and chapter 28B.133 RCW (gaining independence for students with dependents).
RCW 28A.235.100 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 235 / Section 100
RCW 28A.235.100: Rules.
Status: in_force

The superintendent of public instruction shall have power to adopt rules as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.
RCW 28B.122.020 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 122 / Section 020
RCW 28B.122.020: Program established.
Status: in_force

(1) The aerospace training student loan program is established. (2) The program shall be designed in consultation with representatives of aerospace employers, aerospace workers, and aerospace training or educational programs. (3) The program shall be administered by the office. In administering the program, the office has the following powers and duties: (a) To screen and select, in coordination with representatives of aerospace training or educational programs, eligible students to receive an aerospace training student loan; (b) To consider an eligible student's financial inability to meet the total cost of the aerospace training or educational program in the selection process; (c) To issue low-interest student loans; (d) To establish an annual loan limit equal to the cost of attendance minus any other financial aid received; (e) To define the terms of repayment, including applicable interest rates, fees, and deferments; (f) To collect and manage repayments from students who do not meet their obligations under this chapter; (g) To solicit and accept grants and donations from public and private sources for the program; and (h) To adopt necessary rules.
RCW 28A.400.322 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 400 / Section 322
RCW 28A.400.322: Crimes against children—Crimes specified.
Status: in_force

(1) RCW 28A.400.320 , 28A.400.330 , 28A.405.470 , * 28A.410.090 (3), 28A.410.110 , 9.96A.020 , and 43.43.845 apply upon a guilty plea or conviction occurring after July 23, 1989, and before July 26, 2009, for any of the following felony crimes: (a) Any felony crime involving the physical neglect of a child under chapter 9A.42 RCW; (b) The physical injury or death of a child under chapter 9A.32 or 9A.36 RCW, except motor vehicle violations under chapter 46.61 RCW; (c) Sexual exploitation of a child under chapter 9.68A RCW; (d) Sexual offenses under chapter 9A.44 RCW where a minor is the victim; (e) Promoting prostitution of a minor under chapter 9A.88 RCW; (f) The sale or purchase of a minor child under RCW 9A.64.030 ; (g) Violation of laws of another jurisdiction that are similar to those specified in (a) through (f) of this subsection. (2) RCW 28A.400.320 , 28A.400.330 , 28A.405.470 , * 28A.410.090 (3), 28A.410.110 , 9.96A.020 , and 43.43.845 apply upon a guilty plea or conviction occurring on or after July 26, 2009, for any of the following felony crimes or attempts, conspiracies, or solicitations to commit any of the following felony crimes: (a) A felony violation of RCW 9A.88.010 , indecent exposure; (b) A felony violation of chapter 9A.42 RCW involving physical neglect; (c) A felony violation of chapter 9A.32 RCW; (d) A violation of RCW 9A.36.011 , assault 1; 9A.36.021, assault 2; 9A.36.120, assault of a child 1; 9A.36.130, assault of a child 2; or any other felony violation of chapter 9A.36 RCW involving physical injury except assault 3 where the victim is eighteen years of age or older; (e) A sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030 ; (f) A violation of RCW 9A.40.020 , kidnapping 1; or 9A.40.030 , kidnapping 2; (g) A violation of RCW 9A.64.030 , child selling or child buying; (h) A violation of RCW 9A.88.070 , promoting prostitution 1; (i) A violation of RCW 9A.56.200 , robbery 1; or (j) A violation of laws of another jurisdiction that are similar to those specified in (a) through (i) of this subsection.
RCW 28A.527.902 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 527 / Section 902
RCW 28A.527.902: Effective date—2008 c 179.
Status: in_force

This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [March 27, 2008].
RCW 28B.156.040 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 156 / Section 040
RCW 28B.156.040: Gifts, grants, donations.
Status: in_force

The joint center for deployment and research in earth-abundant materials may solicit and receive gifts, grants, donations, sponsorships, or contributions from any federal, state, or local governmental agency or program or any private source and expend the same for any purpose consistent with this chapter. Members and employees associated with the joint center for deployment and research in earth-abundant materials are presumed not to be in violation of solicitation and receipt of gift provisions in RCW 42.52.150 .
RCW 28A.660.035 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 660 / Section 035
RCW 28A.660.035: Partnership programs—Priority assistance in advancing cultural competency skills.
Status: in_force

The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall identify school districts that have the most significant academic disparities among subgroups of students and for large numbers of those students, and districts that should receive priority for assistance in advancing cultural competency skills in their workforce. The Washington professional educator standards board shall provide assistance to the identified school districts to develop partnership programs between the districts and teacher preparation programs to provide alternative route programs under RCW 28A.660.020 and to recruit paraeducators and other persons in the local community to become certificated as teachers. An alternative route partnership program proposed by an identified school district shall receive priority eligibility for partnership grants under RCW 28A.660.020 . To the maximum extent possible, the board shall coordinate the recruiting Washington teachers program under RCW 28A.415.370 with the alternative route partnership programs under this section.