RCW 28B.50.520 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 520
RCW 28B.50.520: Federal funds, receipt of authorized.
Status: in_force

The college board or any board of trustees is authorized to receive federal funds made available for the assistance of community and technical colleges, and providing physical facilities, maintenance or operation of schools, or for any educational purposes, according to the provisions of the acts of congress making such funds available.
RCW 28B.45.010 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 45 / Section 010
RCW 28B.45.010: Legislative findings.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that the benefits of higher education should be more widely available to the citizens of the state of Washington. The legislature also finds that a citizen's place of residence can restrict that citizen's access to educational opportunity at the upper-division and graduate level. Because most of the state-supported baccalaureate universities are located in areas removed from major metropolitan areas, the legislature finds that many of the state's citizens, especially those citizens residing in the central Puget Sound area, the Tri-Cities, Spokane, Vancouver, and Yakima, have insufficient and inequitable access to upper-division baccalaureate and graduate education. This lack of sufficient educational opportunities in urban areas makes it difficult or impossible for place-bound individuals, who are unable to relocate, to complete a baccalaureate or graduate degree. It also exacerbates the difficulty financially needy students have in attending school, since many of those students need to work, and work is not always readily available in some communities where the baccalaureate institutions of higher education are located. The lack of sufficient educational opportunities in metropolitan areas also affects the economy of the underserved communities. Businesses benefit from access to the research and teaching capabilities of institutions of higher education. The absence of these institutions from some of the state's major urban centers prevents beneficial interaction between businesses in these communities and the state's universities. The Washington state master plan for higher education, adopted by the *higher education coordinating board, recognizes the need to expand upper-division and graduate educational opportunities in the state's large urban centers. The board has also attempted to provide a means for helping to meet future educational demand through a system of campuses in the state's major urban areas. The legislature endorses the assignment of responsibility to serve these urban centers that the board has made to various institutions of higher education. The legislature also endorses the creation of campuses for the University of Washington and Washington State University. The legislature recognizes that, among their other responsibilities, the state's comprehensive community colleges share with the four-year universities and colleges the responsibility of providing the first two years of a baccalaureate education. It is the intent of the legislature that the four-year institutions and the community colleges work as cooperative partners to ensure the successful and efficient operation of the state's system of higher education. The legislature further intends that the four-year institutions work cooperatively with the community colleges to ensure that the campuses created under this chapter are operated as models of a two plus two educational system.
RCW 28A.235.020 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 235 / Section 020
RCW 28A.235.020: Payment of costs—Federal food services revolving fund—Disbursements.
Status: in_force

All reasonably ascertainable costs of performing the duties assumed and performed under RCW 28A.235.010 through 28A.235.030 and * 28A.235.140 by either the superintendent of public instruction or another state or local governmental entity in support of the superintendent of public instruction's duties under RCW 28A.235.010 through 28A.235.030 and * 28A.235.140 shall be paid exclusively with federal funds and, if any, private gifts and grants. The federal food services revolving fund is hereby established in the custody of the state treasurer. The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall deposit in the fund federal funds received under RCW 28A.235.010 , recoveries of such funds, and gifts or grants made to the revolving fund. Disbursements from the fund shall be on authorization of the superintendent of public instruction or the superintendent's designee. The fund is subject to the allotment procedure provided under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for disbursements. The superintendent of public instruction is authorized to expend from the federal food services revolving fund such funds as are necessary to implement RCW 28A.235.010 through 28A.235.030 and * 28A.235.140 .
RCW 28A.710.230 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 710 / Section 230
RCW 28A.710.230: Facilities—State funding for common school construction.
Status: in_force

(1) Charter schools are eligible for state funding for school construction. However, such appropriations may not be made from the common school construction fund. (2) If a school district decides to sell or lease the public school facility or property pursuant to RCW 28A.335.040 or 28A.335.120 , a charter school located within the boundaries of the district has a right of first refusal to purchase or lease at fair market value a closed public school facility or property or unused portions of a public school facility or property by negotiated agreement with mutual consideration. The consideration may include the provision of educational services by the charter school. (3) A charter school may negotiate and contract with a school district, the governing body of a public college or university, or any other public or private entity for the use of a facility for a school building at fair market rent. (4) Public libraries, community service organizations, museums, performing arts venues, theaters, and public or private colleges and universities may provide space to charter schools within their facilities under their preexisting zoning and land use designations.
RCW 28A.155.160 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 155 / Section 160
RCW 28A.155.160: Assistive devices and services—Interagency cooperative agreements—Definitions.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the department of children, youth, and families, the Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth, the Washington state school for the blind, school districts, educational service districts, and all other state and local government educational agencies and the department of services for the blind, the department of social and health services, and all other state and local government agencies concerned with the care, education, or habilitation or rehabilitation of children with disabilities may enter into interagency cooperative agreements for the purpose of providing assistive technology devices and services to children with disabilities. Such arrangements may include but are not limited to interagency agreements for the acquisition, including joint funding, maintenance, loan, sale, lease, or transfer of assistive technology devices and for the provision of assistive technology services including but not limited to assistive technology assessments and training. For the purposes of this section, "assistive device" means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off-the-shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of children with disabilities. The term "assistive technology service" means any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. Assistive technology service includes: (1) The evaluation of the needs of a child with a disability, including a functional evaluation of the child in the child's customary environment; (2) Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices by children with disabilities; (3) Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, retaining, repairing, or replacing of assistive technology devices; (4) Coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices, such as those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs; (5) Training or technical assistance for a child with a disability or if appropriate, the child's family; and (6) Training or technical assistance for professionals, including individuals providing education and rehabilitation services, employers, or other individuals who provide services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of children with disabilities.
RCW 28B.142.005 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 142 / Section 005
RCW 28B.142.005: Finding—Intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature hereby recognizes that the University of Washington and Washington State University will require additional methods of funding to meet the universities' educational and research missions and remain competitive in a challenging environment. State appropriations are sufficient to meet only a portion of these research universities' funding requirements. The state authorizes the universities to collect student tuition, services and activities fees, building fees, and technology fees, subject to statutory limits. In addition, the universities generate revenue from other sources such as grants, contracts, other fees, sales and services, and investment income. The legislature finds that the research universities are able to leverage these local nonstate-appropriated funds to enhance university facilities and services for the benefit of students, faculty, and the larger community. The legislature intends that the research universities be permitted to borrow and incur obligations for any university purpose, so long as repayment is limited to local nonappropriated university funds and so long as the state's credit or general state revenues are not obligated or used for repayment. To permit the University of Washington to refinance the real and personal property acquired between August and October 2006 before the end of the fiscal biennium, sections of chapter 24, Laws of 2007 necessary to accomplish this limited purpose are made effective before the end of the biennium.
RCW 28B.50.093 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 093
RCW 28B.50.093: Program for military personnel—Limitation.
Status: in_force

Prior to the state board granting authorization for any programs authorized under RCW 28B.50.092 , the state board shall determine that such authorization will not deter from the primary functions of the community and technical college system within the state of Washington as prescribed by chapter 28B.50 RCW.
RCW 28A.710.090 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 710 / Section 090
RCW 28A.710.090: Charter school authorizers—Approval process.
Status: in_force

(1) The state board of education shall establish an annual application and approval process and timelines for school districts seeking approval to become charter school authorizers. The initial process and timelines must be established by July 1, 2016. (2) At a minimum, each applicant district must submit to the state board of education: (a) The applicant's strategic vision for chartering; (b) A plan to support the vision presented, including explanation and evidence of the applicant's budget and personnel capacity and commitment to execute the responsibilities of quality charter authorizing; (c) A draft or preliminary outline of the annual charter school application process that the applicant would, if approved as an authorizer, issue to solicit charter school applicants; (d) A draft of the performance framework that the applicant would, if approved as an authorizer, use to guide the establishment of a charter contract and use for ongoing oversight and evaluation of charter schools; (e) A draft of the applicant's proposed renewal, revocation, and nonrenewal processes, consistent with RCW 28A.710.190 and 28A.710.200 ; (f) A statement of assurance that the applicant seeks to serve as an authorizer in fulfillment of the expectations, spirit, and intent of this chapter, and that, if approved as an authorizer, the applicant will fully participate in any authorizer training provided or required by the state; and (g) A statement of assurance that the applicant will provide public accountability and transparency in all matters concerning charter authorizing practices, decisions, and expenditures. (3) The state board of education shall consider the merits of each application and make its decision within the timelines established by the state board of education. (4) Within thirty days of making a decision to approve an application under this section, the state board of education must execute a renewable authorizing contract with the applicant district. The initial term of an authorizing contract must be six years. The authorizing contract must specify each approved applicant district's agreement to serve as an authorizer in accordance with the expectations of this chapter, and may specify additional performance terms based on the applicant's proposal and plan for chartering. (5) No approved school district may commence charter authorizing without an authorizing contract in effect.
RCW 28A.705.020 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 705 / Section 020
RCW 28A.705.020: Review of implementation—Recommendation.
Status: in_force

By December 1, 2014, the state council, created in accordance with RCW 28A.705.010 , shall conduct a review of the implementation of the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children and recommend to the state legislature whether Washington should continue to be a member of the compact and whether any other actions should be taken.
RCW 28A.405.250 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 405 / Section 250
RCW 28A.405.250: Certificated employees, applicants for certificated position, not to be discriminated against—Right to inspect personnel file.
Status: in_force

The board of directors of any school district, its employees or agents shall not discriminate in any way against any applicant for a certificated position or any certificated employee (1) On account of his or her membership in any lawful organization, or (2) For the orderly exercise during off-school hours of any rights guaranteed under the law to citizens generally, or (3) For family relationship, except where covered by chapter 42.23 RCW. The school district personnel file on any certificated employee in the possession of the district, its employees, or agents shall not be withheld at any time from the inspection of that employee.
RCW 28A.210.280 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 210 / Section 280
RCW 28A.210.280: Catheterization of public and private school students.
Status: in_force

(1) Public school districts and private schools that offer classes for any of grades kindergarten through twelve must provide for clean, intermittent bladder catheterization of students, or assisted self-catheterization of students pursuant to RCW 18.79.290 . The catheterization must be provided 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 or private school which shall be adopted in order to implement this section and shall be developed in accordance with such requirements of chapters 41.56 and 41.59 RCW as may be applicable. (2) School district employees, except those licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW, who have not agreed in writing to perform clean, intermittent bladder catheterization as a specific part of their job description, may file a written letter of refusal to perform clean, intermittent bladder catheterization of students. This written letter of refusal may not serve as grounds for discharge, nonrenewal, or other action adversely affecting the employee's contract status. (3) Any public school district or private school that provides clean, intermittent bladder catheterization shall document the provision of training given to employees who perform these services. These records shall be made available for review at any audit.
RCW 28B.95.900 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 95 / Section 900
RCW 28B.95.900: Construction of chapter—Limitations.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not be construed as a promise that any beneficiary shall be granted admission to any institution of higher education, will earn any specific or minimum number of academic credits, or will graduate from any such institution. In addition, this chapter shall not be construed as a promise of either course or program availability. Participation in the advanced college tuition payment program or the Washington college savings program does not guarantee an eligible beneficiary the right to resident tuition and fees. To qualify for resident and respective tuition subsidies, the eligible beneficiary must meet the applicable provisions of RCW 28B.15.011 through 28B.15.015 . This chapter shall not be construed to imply that the redemption of tuition units in the advanced college tuition payment program shall be equal to any value greater than the undergraduate tuition and services and activities fees at a state institution of higher education as computed under this chapter. Eligible beneficiaries will be responsible for payment of any other fee that does not qualify as a services and activities fee including, but not limited to, any expenses for tuition surcharges, tuition overload fees, laboratory fees, equipment fees, book fees, rental fees, room and board charges, or fines.
RCW 28A.410.283 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 410 / Section 283
RCW 28A.410.283: Uniform, statewide performance assessment of teaching effectiveness—Prohibited as requirement.
Status: in_force

The Washington professional educator standards board may not adopt rules requiring that candidates for residency teacher certification take or pass a uniform, statewide performance assessment of teaching effectiveness.
RCW 28B.126.020 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 126 / Section 020
RCW 28B.126.020: Program established—Office duties.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the Native American apprentice assistance program is established and shall be administered by the office. In administering the program, the office has the following duties: (a) Publicize the program; (b) Award assistance to eligible participants according to rules and guidelines adopted beginning with the year 2025; and (c) Adopt any necessary rules and guidelines for the program in consultation with tribes and state-registered apprenticeship programs. (2) The office shall determine apprenticeship assistance awarding priorities and award amounts for eligible participants in collaboration with the tribes and state-registered apprenticeship programs. (a) For eligible participants attending a state-registered apprenticeship program, the office shall prioritize funding to cover any tuition costs for related supplemental instruction. Additional funding may be used to provide a grant to cover required supplies, tools, materials, work clothing, and living expenses. (b) The office may also prioritize funding that secures an eligible participant's grant for the entire length of the participant's program.
RCW 28A.310.180 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 310 / Section 180
RCW 28A.310.180: ESD board—Compliance with rules and regulations—Depository and distribution center—Cooperative service programs, joint purchasing programs, and direct student service programs including pupil transportation.
Status: in_force

In addition to other powers and duties as provided by law, every educational service district board shall: (1) Comply with rules of the state board of education and the superintendent of public instruction. (2) If the district board deems necessary, establish and operate for the schools within the boundaries of the educational service district a depository and distribution center for films, tapes, charts, maps, and other instructional material as recommended by the school district superintendents within the service area of the educational service district. However, the district may also provide the services of the depository and distribution center to private schools within the district so long as such private schools pay such fees that reflect actual costs for services and the use of instructional materials as may be established by the educational service district board. (3) Establish cooperative service programs for school districts within the educational service district and joint purchasing programs for schools within the educational service district pursuant to RCW 28A.320.080 (3). However, on matters relating to cooperative service programs the board and superintendent of the educational service district shall seek the prior advice of the superintendents of local school districts within the educational service district. (4) Establish direct student service programs for school districts within the educational service district including pupil transportation. However, for the provision of state-funded pupil transportation for special education cooperatives programs for special education conducted under RCW 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.100 , the educational service district, with the consent of the participating school districts, shall be entitled to receive directly state apportionment funds for that purpose: PROVIDED, That the board of directors and superintendent of a local school district request the educational service district to perform said service or services: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the educational service district board of directors and superintendents agree to provide the requested services: PROVIDED, FURTHER, That the provisions of chapter 39.34 RCW are strictly adhered to: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the educational service district board of directors may contract with the Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth and the school for the blind to provide transportation services or other services necessary for the regional delivery of educational services for children who are deaf or hearing impaired.
RCW 28B.85.090 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 85 / Section 090
RCW 28B.85.090: Complaints concerning unfair business practices—Online learning—Council must investigate—Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) Complaints may be filed with the council under this chapter by a person claiming loss of tuition or fees; other loss or injury due to misrepresentation of educational programs, accreditation, support for or statistics relating to job placement, or measurements of student debts and earnings; and other unfair business practices. The complaint shall set forth the alleged violation and shall contain information required by the council. A complaint may also be filed with the council by an authorized staff member of the council or by the attorney general. (2) The council shall investigate any complaint under this section and may attempt to bring about a settlement. The council may hold a hearing pursuant to the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW, in order to determine whether a violation has occurred. If the council prevails, the degree-granting institution shall pay the costs of the administrative hearing. (3) If, after the hearing, the council finds that the institution or its agent engaged in or is engaging in any unfair business practice, the council shall issue and cause to be served upon the violator an order requiring the violator to cease and desist from the act or practice and may impose the penalties under RCW 28B.85.095 and 28B.85.100 . If the council finds that the complainant has suffered loss as a result of the act or practice, the council may order full or partial restitution for the loss. The complainant is not bound by the council's determination of restitution and may pursue any other legal remedy. (4) The council shall determine the manner by which any nonpublic, for-profit online institution of higher education offering online distance learning and serving students in Washington shall prominently disclose students' rights, including how students may contact the council to file a complaint, on appropriate websites and in promotional materials distributed and made available to students in Washington. The council may not delegate or otherwise agree to defer investigation or resolution of complaints filed by students who are residents of Washington state and enrolled in institutions of higher education authorized by Washington state to another state where the institution of higher education is headquartered or incorporated.
RCW 28A.300.041 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 041
RCW 28A.300.041: Statewide student assessment system—Redesign—Reports to the legislature.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature finds that a statewide student assessment system should improve and inform classroom instruction, support accountability, and provide useful information to all levels of the educational system, including students, parents, teachers, schools, school districts, and the state. The legislature intends to redesign the current statewide system, in accordance with the recommendations of the Washington assessment of student learning legislative work group, to: (a) Include multiple assessment formats, including both formative and summative, as necessary to provide information to help improve instruction and inform accountability; (b) Enable collection of data that allows both statewide and nationwide comparisons of student learning and achievement; and (c) Be balanced so that the information used to make significant decisions that affect school accountability or student educational progress includes many data points and does not rely on solely the results of a single assessment. (2) The legislature further finds that one component of the assessment system should be instructionally supportive formative assessments. The key design elements or characteristics of an instructionally supportive assessment must: (a) Be aligned to state standards in areas that are being assessed; (b) Measure student growth and competency at multiple points throughout the year in a manner that allows instructors to monitor student progress and have the necessary trend data with which to improve instruction; (c) Provide rapid feedback; (d) Link student growth with instructional elements in order to gauge the effectiveness of educators and curricula; (e) Provide tests that are appropriate to the skill level of the student; (f) Support instruction for students of all abilities, including highly capable students and students with learning disabilities; (g) Be culturally, linguistically, and cognitively relevant, appropriate, and understandable to each student taking the assessment; (h) Inform parents and draw parents into greater participation of the student's study plan; (i) Provide a way to analyze the assessment results relative to characteristics of the student such as, but not limited to, English language learners, gender, ethnicity, poverty, age, and disabilities; (j) Strive to be computer-based and adaptive; and (k) Engage students in their learning. (3) The legislature further finds that a second component of the assessment system should be a state-administered summative achievement assessment that can be used as a check on the educational system in order to guide state expectations for the instruction of children and satisfy legislative demands for accountability. The key design elements or characteristics of the state administered achievement assessment must: (a) Be aligned to state standards in areas that are being assessed; (b) Maintain and increase academic rigor; (c) Measure student learning growth over years; and (d) Strengthen curriculum. (4) The legislature further finds that a third component of the assessment system should include classroom-based assessments, which may be formative, summative, or both. Depending on their use, classroom-based assessments should have the same design elements and characteristics described in this section for formative and summative assessments. (5) The legislature further finds that to sustain a strong and viable assessment system, preservice and ongoing training should be provided for teachers and administrators on the effective use of different types of assessments. (6) The legislature further finds that as the statewide data system is developed, data should be collected for all state-required statewide assessments to be used for accountability and to monitor overall student achievement. (7) The superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the state board of education, shall begin design and development of an overall assessment system that meets the principles and characteristics described in this section. In designing formative and summative assessments, the superintendent shall solicit bids for the use of computerized adaptive testing methodologies. (8) Beginning December 1, 2009, and annually thereafter, the superintendent and state board shall jointly report to the legislature regarding the assessment system, including a cost analysis of any changes and costs to expand availability and use of instructionally supportive formative assessments.
RCW 28B.10.560 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 560
RCW 28B.10.560: Police forces for universities and The Evergreen State College—Establishment of traffic regulations—Adjudication of parking infractions—Appeal.
Status: in_force

(1) The boards of regents of the state universities, and the boards of trustees of the regional universities and of The Evergreen State College, acting independently and each on behalf of its own institution, may each: (a) Establish and promulgate rules and regulations governing pedestrian traffic and vehicular traffic and parking upon lands and facilities of the university or college; (b) Adjudicate matters involving parking infractions internally; and (c) Collect and retain any penalties so imposed. (2) If the rules or regulations promulgated under subsection (1) of this section provide for internal adjudication of parking infractions, a person charged with a parking infraction who deems himself or herself aggrieved by the final decision in an internal adjudication may, within ten days after written notice of the final decision, appeal by filing a written notice thereof with the college or university police force. Documents relating to the appeal shall immediately be forwarded to the district court in the county in which the offense was committed, which court shall have jurisdiction over such offense and such appeal shall be heard de novo.
RCW 28A.710.060 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 710 / Section 060
RCW 28A.710.060: Enrollment options information—Earned credits—Participation in district-sponsored interscholastic programs.
Status: in_force

(1) School districts must provide information to parents and the general public about charter schools located within the district as an enrollment option for students. (2) If a student who was previously enrolled in a charter school enrolls in another public school in the state, the student's new school must accept credits earned by the student in the charter school in the same manner and according to the same criteria that credits are accepted from other public schools. (3) A charter school may participate in state or district-sponsored interscholastic programs, awards, scholarships, or competitions to the same extent as other public schools.
RCW 28C.18.162 — Washington Code / Title 28C / Chapter 18 / Section 162
RCW 28C.18.162: Opportunity internship program—Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this section and RCW 28C.18.160 and 28C.18.164 through 28C.18.168 . (1) "High-demand occupation" means an occupation with a substantial number of current or projected employment opportunities. (2) "Low-income high school student" means a student who is enrolled in grade 10, 11, or 12 in a public high school and who qualifies for federal free or reduced-price meals. If a student qualifies at the time the student begins participating in the opportunity internship program, the student remains eligible even if the student does not receive free or reduced-price meals thereafter. To participate in the program, the student must remain enrolled in high school until the student receives a high school diploma. (3) "Opportunity internship consortium" means a local consortium formed for the purpose of participating in the opportunity internship program and which may be composed of a local workforce development council, economic development council, area high schools, community or technical colleges, apprenticeship councils, preapprenticeship programs, private vocational schools licensed under chapter 28C.10 RCW, public and private four-year institutions of higher education, employers in targeted industries, and labor organizations. (4) "Opportunity internship graduate" means a low-income high school student who successfully completes an opportunity internship program and graduates from high school. (5) "Postsecondary program of study" means an undergraduate or graduate certificate, apprenticeship, or degree program. (6) "Preapprenticeship" means a program of at least ninety hours and not more than one hundred eighty hours in length that provides practical experience, education, preparation, and the development of skills that would be beneficial for entry into state-approved apprenticeship programs, including but not limited to construction industry structure and the construction process; orientation to state-approved apprenticeship; tools of the various trades and safe handling of power tools; and industry standards of safety, responsibility, and craft excellence. (7) "Targeted industry" means a business or industry identified by a local workforce development council as having high-demand occupations that require candidates to have completed a postsecondary program of study.
RCW 28A.700.040 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 700 / Section 040
RCW 28A.700.040: Performance measures and targets—Improvement plans—Denial of approval or reapproval of program.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall establish performance measures and targets and monitor the performance of career and technical education programs in at least the following areas: (a) Student participation in and completion of high-demand programs as identified under RCW 28A.700.020 ; (b) Students earning dual credit for high school and college; and (c) Performance measures and targets established by the workforce training and education coordinating board, including but not limited to student academic and technical skill attainment, graduation rates, postgraduation employment or enrollment in postsecondary education, and other measures and targets as required by the federal Carl Perkins act, as amended. (2) If a school district fails to meet the performance targets established under this section, the office of the superintendent of public instruction may require the district to submit an improvement plan. If a district fails to implement an improvement plan or continues to fail to meet the performance targets for three consecutive years, the office of the superintendent of public instruction may use this failure as the basis to deny the approval or reapproval of one or more of the district's career and technical education programs.
RCW 28A.525.190 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 525 / Section 190
RCW 28A.525.190: Prioritizing construction of common school facilities.
Status: in_force

The superintendent of public instruction, considering policy recommendations from the school facilities citizen advisory panel[,] shall prioritize the construction of common school facilities only from funds appropriated and available in the common school construction fund.
RCW 28A.300.039 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 039
RCW 28A.300.039: 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.300.131 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 131
RCW 28A.300.131: Parental involvement—Measures to evaluate level—Models and practices—Recognition.
Status: in_force

There is a sizeable body of research positively supporting the involvement of parents taking an engaged and active role in their child's education. Therefore, the legislature intends to provide state recognition by the center for the improvement of student learning within the office of the superintendent of public instruction for schools that increase the level of direct parental involvement with their child's education. By September 1, 2010, the center for the improvement of student learning shall determine measures that can be used to evaluate the level of parental involvement in a school. The center for the improvement of student learning shall collaborate with school district family and community outreach programs and educational service districts to identify and highlight successful models and practices of parent involvement.
RCW 28A.335.090 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 335 / Section 090
RCW 28A.335.090: Conveyance and acquisition of property—Management—Appraisal.
Status: in_force

(1) The board of directors of each school district shall have exclusive control of all school property, real or personal, belonging to the district; said board shall have power, subject to RCW 28A.335.120 , in the name of the district, to convey by deed all the interest of their district in or to any real property of the district which is no longer required for school purposes. Except as otherwise specially provided by law, and RCW 28A.335.120 , the board of directors of each school district may purchase, lease, receive and hold real and personal property in the name of the district, and rent, lease or sell the same, and all conveyances of real estate made to the district shall vest title in the district. (2) Any purchase of real property by a school district shall be preceded by a market value appraisal by a professionally designated real estate appraiser as defined in *RCW 74.46.020 or by a general real estate appraiser certified under chapter 18.140 RCW who was selected by the board of directors.
RCW 28A.320.510 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 510
RCW 28A.320.510: Night schools, summer schools, meetings, use of facilities for.
Status: in_force

Every board of directors, unless otherwise specifically provided by law, shall: (1) Authorize school facilities to be used for night schools and establish and maintain the same whenever deemed advisable; (2) Authorize school facilities to be used for summer schools or for meetings, whether public, literary, scientific, religious, political, mechanical, agricultural or whatever, upon approval of the board under such rules or regulations as the board of directors may adopt, which rules or regulations may require a reasonable rental for the use of such facilities.
RCW 28A.400.110 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 400 / Section 110
RCW 28A.400.110: Principal to assure appropriate student discipline—Building discipline standards—Classes to improve classroom management skills.
Status: in_force

Within each school the school principal shall determine that appropriate student discipline is established and enforced. In order to assist the principal in carrying out the intent of this section, the principal and the certificated employees in a school building shall confer at least annually in order to develop and/or review building disciplinary standards and uniform enforcement of those standards. Such building standards shall be consistent with the provisions of RCW 28A.600.020 (3). School principals and certificated employees shall also confer annually, to establish criteria for determining when certificated employees must complete classes to improve classroom management skills.
RCW 28B.30.100 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 100
RCW 28B.30.100: Regents—Appointment—Terms—Vacancies—Quorum—Bond.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The governance of Washington State University shall be vested in a board of regents to consist of 11 members, one of whom shall be a student and one of whom shall be a full-time or emeritus member of the faculty. (b) The members shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate, and, except for the student member and faculty member, shall hold their offices for a term of six years from the first day of October and until their successors shall be appointed and qualified. (c) 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. The student member shall hold the office for a term of one year from the first day of July until the first day of July of the following year or until a successor is appointed and qualified, whichever is later. The student member shall be a full-time student in good standing at the university at the time of appointment. (d) The governor shall select the faculty member from a list of candidates, of at least two and not more than five, submitted by the faculty senate. The faculty member shall hold the office for a term of three years from the first day of October and until a successor is appointed and qualified. (2) Six members of said board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. In the case of a vacancy or when an appointment is made after the date of the expiration of a term, the governor shall fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term of the regent whose office has become vacant or expired. (3) Except for the term of the student member and the faculty member, no more than the terms of two members will expire simultaneously on the last day of September in any one year. (4) Each regent shall, before entering upon the discharge of his respective duties as such, execute a good and sufficient bond to the state of Washington, with two or more sufficient sureties, residents of the state, or with a surety company licensed to do business within the state, in the penal sum of not less than five thousand dollars, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties as such regent: PROVIDED, That the university shall pay any fees incurred for any such bonds for their board members. (5) A student appointed under this section may not participate or vote on matters relating to the hiring, discipline, or tenure of faculty members and personnel. A faculty member appointed under this section may not participate or vote on matters related to the hiring, discipline, or tenure of specific faculty members.
RCW 28A.505.060 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 505 / Section 060
RCW 28A.505.060: Budget—Hearing and adoption of—Copies filed with ESDs.
Status: in_force

(1) On the date given in the notice as provided in RCW 28A.505.050 the school district board of directors shall meet at the time and place designated. Any person may appear at the meeting and be heard for or against any part of such budget, the four-year budget plan, or any proposed changes to uses of enrichment funding under RCW 28A.505.240 . (2) Such hearing may be continued not to exceed a total of two days: PROVIDED, That the budget must be adopted no later than August 31st in first-class school districts, and not later than August 1st in second-class school districts. (3) Upon conclusion of the hearing, the board of directors shall fix and determine the appropriation from each fund contained in the budget separately, and shall by resolution adopt the budget, the four-year budget plan summary, and the four-year enrollment projection and the appropriations as so finally determined, and enter the same in the official minutes of the board: PROVIDED, That first-class school districts shall file copies of their adopted budget with their educational service district no later than September 3rd, and second-class school districts shall forward copies of their adopted budget to their educational service district no later than August 3rd for review, alteration and approval as provided for in RCW 28A.505.070 by the budget review committee.
RCW 28A.410.050 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 410 / Section 050
RCW 28A.410.050: Baccalaureate and master's degree equivalency requirements for vocational instructors—Rules.
Status: in_force

The Washington professional educator standards board shall develop and adopt rules establishing baccalaureate and master's degree equivalency standards for vocational instructors performing instructional duties and acquiring certification after August 31, 1992.
RCW 28A.600.120 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 600 / Section 120
RCW 28A.600.120: Washington scholars' program—Administration—Cooperation with other agencies.
Status: in_force

The office of student financial assistance shall have the responsibility for administration of the Washington scholars program. The program will be developed cooperatively with the Washington association of secondary school principals, a voluntary professional association of secondary school principals. The cooperation of other state agencies and private organizations having interest and responsibility in public and private education shall be sought for planning assistance.
RCW 28B.20.010 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 010
RCW 28B.20.010: Designation.
Status: in_force

The state university located and established in Seattle, King county, shall be designated the University of Washington.
RCW 28A.155.250 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 155 / Section 250
RCW 28A.155.250: Student data at authorized entities—Annual report.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning December 1, 2023, and in compliance with RCW 43.01.036 , the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall annually submit a report to the education committees of the legislature regarding placements of students with disabilities at authorized entities under RCW 28A.155.060 . A summary of the report, including a link to the full report content, must also be posted on the office of the superintendent of public instruction's website. The report must include: (a) The academic progress of students receiving special education services from authorized entities, using the results of the two most recent state assessments; (b) The graduation rates of students who have received special education services from authorized entities; (c) The rate at which students receiving special education services from authorized entities return to their resident school districts; (d) Data on student restraint and isolation incidents, discipline, and attendance at authorized entities; and (e) Any corrective action or change in an entity's authorization status, as ordered by the office of the superintendent of public instruction. (2) The data published under subsection (1) of this section must be disaggregated by each authorized entity when it is possible to do so without disclosing, directly or indirectly, a student's personally identifiable information as protected under the federal family educational rights and privacy act (Title 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1232g). (3) As used in this section, "authorized entity" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.300.690 .
RCW 28A.185.020 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 185 / Section 020
RCW 28A.185.020: Equitable identification of low-income students—Not classified as individual entitlement.
Status: in_force

District practices for identifying highly capable students must prioritize equitable identification of low-income students. Access to accelerated learning and enhanced instruction through the program for highly capable students does not constitute an individual entitlement for any particular student.
RCW 28A.160.100 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 160 / Section 100
RCW 28A.160.100: School buses, transport of general public to interscholastic activities—Limitations.
Status: in_force

In addition to the authority otherwise provided in RCW 28A.160.010 through 28A.160.120 to school districts for the transportation of persons, whether school children, school personnel, or otherwise, any school district authorized to use school buses and drivers hired by the district for the transportation of school children to and from a school activity, along with such school employees as necessary for their supervision, shall, if such school activity be an interscholastic activity, be authorized to transport members of the general public to such event and utilize the school district's buses, transportation equipment and facilities, and employees therefor: PROVIDED, That provision shall be made for the reimbursement and payment to the school district by such members of the general public of not less than the district's actual costs and the reasonable value of the use of the district's buses and facilities provided in connection with such transportation: PROVIDED FURTHER, That wherever private transportation certified or licensed by the utilities and transportation commission or public transportation is reasonably available, this section shall not apply.
RCW 28A.320.180 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 180
RCW 28A.320.180: Mathematics college readiness test—Costs.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to funding appropriated for this purpose and beginning in the fall of 2009, school districts shall provide all high school students enrolled in the district the option of taking the mathematics college readiness test developed under *RCW 28B.10.679 once at no cost to the students. Districts shall encourage, but not require, students to take the test in their junior or senior year of high school. (2) Subject to funding appropriated for this purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall reimburse each district for the costs incurred by the district in providing students the opportunity to take the mathematics placement test.
RCW 28A.710.300 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 710 / Section 300
RCW 28A.710.300: Interschool athletic activities—Washington interscholastic activities association rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The eligibility of a charter school student to participate in interschool athletic activities or other interschool extracurricular activities governed by the Washington interscholastic activities association is subject to rules adopted by the Washington interscholastic activities association. (2) A proposal by a charter school to regulate the conduct of interschool athletic activities or other interschool extracurricular activities governed by the Washington interscholastic activities association is subject to rules adopted by the Washington interscholastic activities association. (3) The charter school is responsible for the full cost, minus any student participation fee, for any student who participates in interschool athletic activities or other interschool extracurricular activities governed by the Washington interscholastic activities association.
RCW 28B.123.010 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 123 / Section 010
RCW 28B.123.010: Certified public accounting scholarship program—Established—Purpose—Awards—Limitation.
Status: in_force

(1) The certified public accounting scholarship program is established. (2) The purpose of this scholarship program is to increase the number of students pursuing the certified public accounting license in Washington state. (3) Scholarships shall be awarded to eligible students based on merit and without regard to age, gender, race, creed, religion, ethnic or national origin, or sexual orientation. In the selection process, the foundation is encouraged to consider the level of financial need demonstrated by applicants who otherwise meet merit-based scholarship criteria. (4) Scholarships shall be awarded every year not to exceed the net balance of the foundation's scholarship award account. (5) Scholarships shall be awarded to eligible students for one year. Qualified applicants may reapply in subsequent years. (6) Scholarships awarded to program participants shall be paid directly to the Washington-based college or university where the program participant is enrolled. (7) A scholarship award for any program participant shall not exceed the cost of tuition and fees assessed by the college or university on that individual program participant for the academic year of the award.
RCW 28A.160.230 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 160 / Section 230
RCW 28A.160.230: Maintenance and repair of school buses by fire protection districts—Authorized.
Status: in_force

The maintenance and repair of school buses may be provided by a fire protection district pursuant to RCW 52.12.031 (1).
RCW 28A.255.040 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 255 / Section 040
RCW 28A.255.040: Equitable access to interscholastic activities—Rule making.
Status: in_force

The Washington interscholastic activities association shall include in its rule adoption process a review of whether the rule would create any potential barriers related to students participating in competency-based education in order to ensure continued equitable access to interscholastic activities for those students.
RCW 28B.14H.060 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 14H / Section 060
RCW 28B.14H.060: Projects for the 2005-07 and 2007-09 biennia—Intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature intends to use the proceeds from the sale of bonds issued under this chapter for the following projects during the 2005-07 and 2007-09 biennia: (1) For the University of Washington: (a) Life sciences I building; (b) Bothell branch campus phase 2B; (2) For Washington State University: (a) Spokane Riverpoint campus - academic center building; (b) Pullman campus - Holland Library renovation; (c) Pullman campus - biotechnology/life sciences 1; (d) Tri-Cities campus - bioproducts and sciences building; and (e) Intercollegiate College of Nursing, Spokane - nursing building at Riverpoint; (3) For Eastern Washington University: Hargreaves Hall; (4) For Central Washington University: Hogue technology; (5) For The Evergreen State College: (a) Daniel J. Evans building; (b) Communications building and theater expansion; (6) For Western Washington University: (a) Academic instructional center; (b) Parks Hall; (c) Performing Arts Center renovation; (7) For the community and technical college system: (a) Green River Community College science building; (b) Walla Walla Community College basic skills/computer lab; (c) Pierce College Puyallup, communication arts and allied health; or (8) For other projects that maintain or increase access to institutions of higher education.
RCW 28A.160.240 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 160 / Section 240
RCW 28A.160.240: Transportation of infants.
Status: in_force

(1) By July 1, 2021, at the request of an eligible student, a school district: (a) May allow the student to transport his or her infant on a school bus or other student transportation vehicle provided by the district. The infant must be transported in a rear-facing child restraint system as defined in the federal motor vehicle safety standards in 49 C.F.R. Sec. 571.213; (b) Must, in cases where a district denies a student's request to transport his or her infant by school bus, authorize other arrangements for individual transportation in accordance with RCW 28A.160.030 . (2) For the purposes of this section, "eligible student" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.160.160 .
RCW 28A.150.198 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 150 / Section 198
RCW 28A.150.198: Finding—Intent—2009 c 548.
Status: in_force

(1) Public education in Washington state has evolved since the enactment of the Washington basic education act of 1977. Decisions by the courts have played a part in this evolution, as have studies and research about education practices and education funding. The legislature finds ample evidence of a need for continuing to refine the program of basic education that is funded by the state and delivered by school districts. (2) The legislature reaffirms the work of Washington Learns and other educational task forces that have been convened over the past four years and their recommendations to make bold reforms to the entire educational system in order to educate all students to a higher level; to focus on the individualized instructional needs of students; to strive towards closing the achievement gap and reducing dropout rates; and to prepare students for a constantly evolving workforce and increasingly demanding global economy. In enacting this legislation [act], the legislature intends to continue to review, evaluate, and revise the definition and funding of basic education in order to continue to fulfill the state obligation under Article IX of the state Constitution. The legislature also intends to continue to strengthen and modify the structure of the entire K-12 educational system, including nonbasic education programmatic elements, in order to build the capacity to anticipate and support potential future enhancements to basic education as the educational needs of our citizens continue to evolve. (3) The legislature recognizes that the first step in revising the definition and funding of basic education is to create a transparent funding system for both allocations and expenditures so that not only policymakers and educators understand how the state supports basic education but also taxpayers. An adequate data system that enables the legislature to make rational, data-driven decisions on which educational programs impact student learning in order to more effectively and efficiently deliver the resources necessary to provide an ample program of basic education is also a necessity. A new prototypical funding system will allow the legislature to better understand how current resources are being used. A more complete and accurate educational data system will allow the legislature to understand whether current basic education programs are supporting student learning. Only with both of these systems in place can the legislature make informed decisions on how to best implement a dynamic and evolving system of basic education. (4) For practical and educational reasons, major changes of the program of basic education and the funding formulas to support it cannot occur instantaneously. The legislature intends to build upon the previous efforts of the legislature and the basic education task force in order to develop a realistic implementation strategy for a new instructional program after technical experts develop the details of the prototypical schools funding formulas and the data and reporting system that will support a new instructional program. The legislature also intends to establish a formal structure for monitoring the implementation by the legislature of an evolving program of basic education and the financing necessary to support such a program. The legislature intends that the redefined program of basic education and funding for the program be fully implemented by 2018. (5) It is the further intent of the legislature to also address additional issues that are of importance to the legislature but are not part of basic education.
RCW 28B.133.050 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 133 / Section 050
RCW 28B.133.050: Use of grants.
Status: in_force

The educational assistance grant program for students with dependents grants may be used by eligible participants to attend any public or private college or university in the state of Washington as defined in RCW 28B.92.030 (4) (a) and (b) (i) and (ii). Each participating student may receive an amount to be determined by the office of student financial assistance, with a minimum amount of one thousand dollars per academic year, not to exceed the student's documented financial need for the course of study as determined by the institution. Educational assistance grants for students with dependents are not intended to supplant any grant scholarship or tax program related to postsecondary education. If the office of student financial assistance finds that the educational assistance grants for students with dependents supplant or reduce any grant, scholarship, or tax program for categories of students, then the office shall adjust the financial eligibility criteria or the amount of the grant to the level necessary to avoid supplanting.
RCW 28B.07.070 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 07 / Section 070
RCW 28B.07.070: Agreements with participant—Participant's payment of certain costs and expenses.
Status: in_force

In connection with any bonds issued by the authority, the authority shall enter into agreements with participants which shall provide for the payment by each participant of amounts which shall be sufficient, together with other revenues available to the authority, if any, to: (1) Pay the participant's share of the administrative costs and expenses of the authority; (2) pay the costs of maintaining, managing, and operating the project or projects financed by the authority, to the extent that the payment of the costs has not otherwise been adequately provided for; (3) pay the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on outstanding bonds of the authority issued in respect of such project or projects as the same shall become due and payable; and (4) create and maintain reserves required or provided for in any bond resolution or trust indenture authorizing the issuance of such bonds of the authority. The payments shall not be subject to supervision or regulation by any department, committee, board, body, bureau, or agency of the state other than the authority.
RCW 28B.15.031 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 031
RCW 28B.15.031: "Operating fees"—Defined—Disposition.
Status: in_force

(1) The term "operating fees" as used in this chapter shall include the fees, other than building fees, charged all students registering at the state's colleges and universities but shall not include fees for short courses, self-supporting degree credit programs and courses, marine station work, experimental station work, correspondence or extension courses, and individual instruction and student deposits or rentals, disciplinary and library fines, which colleges and universities shall have the right to impose, laboratory, gymnasium, health, technology and student activity fees, or fees, charges, rentals, and other income derived from any or all revenue producing lands, buildings and facilities of the colleges or universities heretofore or hereafter acquired, constructed or installed, including but not limited to income from rooms, dormitories, dining rooms, hospitals, infirmaries, housing or student activity buildings, vehicular parking facilities, land, or the appurtenances thereon, or such other special fees as may be established by any college or university board of trustees or regents from time to time. All moneys received as operating fees at any institution of higher education shall be deposited in a local account containing only operating fees revenue and related interest: PROVIDED, That a minimum of four percent of operating fees shall be retained by four-year institutions of higher education and a minimum of three and one-half percent of operating fees shall be retained by the community and technical colleges for the purposes of RCW 28B.15.820 . At least thirty percent of operating fees required to be retained by the four-year institutions for purposes of RCW 28B.15.820 shall be used only for the purposes of RCW 28B.15.820 (10). (2) In addition to the three and one-half percent of operating fees retained by the institutions under subsection (1) of this section, up to three percent of operating fees charged to students at community and technical colleges shall be transferred to the community and technical college innovation account for the implementation of the college board's strategic technology plan in RCW 28B.50.515 . The percentage to be transferred to the community and technical college innovation account shall be determined by the college board each year but shall not exceed three percent of the operating fees collected each year. (3) Local operating fee accounts shall not be subject to appropriation by the legislature but shall be subject to allotment procedures by budget program and fiscal year under chapter 43.88 RCW.
RCW 28A.710.070 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 710 / Section 070
RCW 28A.710.070: Washington state charter school commission.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington state charter school commission is established as an independent state agency whose mission is to: (a) Authorize high quality charter public schools throughout the state, especially schools that are designed to expand opportunities for at-risk students; (b) Ensure the highest standards of accountability and oversight for these schools; and (c) Hold charter school boards accountable for: Ensuring that students of charter public schools have opportunities for academic success; and exercising effective educational, operational, and financial oversight of charter public schools. (2) The commission shall, through its management, supervision, and enforcement of the charter contracts and pursuant to applicable law, administer the charter schools it authorizes in the same manner as a school district board of directors administers other schools. (3)(a) The commission shall consist of: (i) Nine appointed members; (ii) The superintendent of public instruction or the superintendent's designee; and (iii) The chair of the state board of education or the chair's designee. (b) Appointments to the commission shall be as follows: Three members shall be appointed by the governor; three members shall be appointed by the senate, with two members appointed by the leader of the largest caucus of the senate and one member appointed by the leader of the minority caucus of the senate; and three members shall be appointed by the house of representatives, with two members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and one member appointed by the leader of the minority caucus of the house of representatives. The appointing authorities shall assure diversity among commission members, including representation from various geographic areas of the state and shall assure that at least one member is the parent of a Washington public school student. (4) Members appointed to the commission shall collectively possess strong experience and expertise in public and nonprofit governance; management and finance; public school leadership, assessment, curriculum, and instruction; and public education law. All appointed members shall have demonstrated an understanding of and commitment to charter schooling as a strategy for strengthening public education. (5) Appointed members shall serve four-year, staggered terms. The initial appointments from each of the appointing authorities must consist of one member appointed to a one-year term, one member appointed to a two-year term, and one member appointed to a three-year term, all of whom thereafter may be reappointed for a four-year term. No appointed member may serve more than two consecutive terms. Initial appointments must be made by July 1, 2016. (6) Whenever a vacancy on the commission exists among its appointed membership, the original appointing authority must appoint a member for the remaining portion of the term within no more than thirty days. (7) Commission members shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for travel expenses as authorized in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . (8) The commission may hire an executive director and may employ staff as necessary to carry out its duties under this chapter. The commission may delegate to the executive director the duties as necessary to effectively and efficiently execute the business of the commission, including the authority to employ necessary staff. In accordance with RCW 41.06.070 , the executive director and the executive director's confidential secretary are exempt from the provisions of chapter 41.06 RCW. (9) The commission shall reside within the office of the superintendent of public instruction for administrative purposes only. (10) RCW 28A.710.090 and 28A.710.120 do not apply to the commission.
RCW 28B.95.080 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 95 / Section 080
RCW 28B.95.080: Washington advanced college tuition payment program account—Actuarial soundness—Adjustment of tuition credit purchases.
Status: in_force

The governing body shall annually evaluate, and cause to be evaluated by the state actuary, the soundness of the advanced college tuition payment program account and determine the additional assets needed, if any, to defray the obligations of the account. The governing body may, at its discretion, consult with a nationally recognized actuary for periodic assessments of the account. If funds are determined by the governing body, based on actuarial analysis to be insufficient to ensure the actuarial soundness of the account, the governing body shall adjust the price of subsequent tuition credit purchases to ensure its soundness. If there are insufficient numbers of new purchases to ensure the actuarial soundness of the account, the governing body shall request such funds from the legislature as are required to ensure the integrity of the program. Funds may be appropriated directly to the account or appropriated under the condition that they be repaid at a later date. The repayment shall be made at such time that the account is again determined to be actuarially sound.
RCW 28B.94.010 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 94 / Section 010
RCW 28B.94.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Council" means the Washington student achievement council. (2) "Financial institution" has the same meaning as in RCW 7.88.010 . (3) "Interest rate buy down incentive" means the use of state funds to enable qualified borrowers to receive below market rate interest rates for the purposes of this chapter. (4) "Loan loss reserve coverage" means partial risk coverage to financial institutions to cover losses on qualified loans according to the terms set forth in the contract between the agency and the financial institution for the purposes of this chapter. (5) "Program" means the Washington student loan refinancing program. (6) "Qualified borrower" means an individual meeting all of the following requirements: (a) Resident of the state of Washington; (b) Is enrolled in, or has completed, a certificate, associate's, bachelor's, graduate, or professional degree program; and (c) Other criteria as deemed appropriate by the council. (7) "Qualified loan" means a loan or a portion of a loan made by a financial institution to a qualified borrower to refinance an existing student loan under the program. Only a federal direct PLUS loan or a private student loan determined by the financial institution to be an educational loan that is nondischargeable in bankruptcy as set forth in 11 U.S.C. Sec. 523 as it existed on January 14, 2019, shall be a qualified loan eligible for refinancing. A qualified loan made under the program shall: (a) Carry a contractual interest rate at least one-quarter of one percentage point lower than the loan being refinanced, and may be made with the interest rates, fees, and other terms and conditions agreed upon by the financial institution and the qualified borrower; and (b) Specify that a qualified borrower's obligation under a qualified loan must be discharged if the qualified borrower dies, based on the following: (i) An original or certified copy of the qualified borrower's death certificate; (ii) An accurate and complete photocopy of the original or certified copy of the qualified borrower's death certificate; (iii) An accurate and complete original or certified copy of the qualified borrower's death certificate that is scanned and submitted electronically or sent by facsimile transmission; or (iv) Verification of the qualified borrower's death through an authoritative federal or state electronic database approved for use by the council. (8) This section expires July 1, 2029.
RCW 28B.76.640 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 76 / Section 640
RCW 28B.76.640: Office to coordinate state participation within student exchange compact programs—Designate certifying officer.
Status: in_force

The office is hereby specifically directed to develop such state plans as are necessary to coordinate the state of Washington's participation within the student exchange compact programs under the auspices of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, as provided by chapter 28B.70 RCW. In addition to establishing such plans the office shall designate the state certifying officer for student programs.
RCW 28A.230.310 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 230 / Section 310
RCW 28A.230.310: Financial aid advising day.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Beginning with the 2020-21 school year, all school districts with a high school must provide a financial aid advising day, as defined in RCW 28A.300.815 . (b) Districts must provide both a financial aid advising day and notification of financial aid opportunities at the beginning of each school year to parents and guardians of any student entering the twelfth grade. The notification must include information regarding: (i) The eligibility requirements of the Washington college grant; (ii) The requirements of the financial aid advising day; (iii) The process for opting out of the financial aid advising day; and (iv) Any community-based resources available to assist parents and guardians in understanding the requirements of and how to complete the free application for federal student aid and the Washington application for state financial aid. (2) Districts may administer the financial aid advising day, as defined in RCW 28A.300.815 , in accordance with information-sharing requirements set in the high school and beyond plan in RCW 28A.230.212 and 28A.230.215 . (3) The Washington state school directors' association, with assistance from the office of the superintendent of public instruction and the Washington student achievement council, shall develop a model policy and procedure that school district board of directors may adopt. The model policy and procedure must describe minimum standards for a financial aid advising day as defined in RCW 28A.300.815 . (4) School districts are encouraged to engage in the Washington student achievement council's financial aid advising training. (5) The office of the superintendent of public instruction may adopt rules for the implementation of this section.
RCW 28B.10.700 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 700
RCW 28B.10.700: Physical education in curriculum.
Status: in_force

The *state board for community college education, the boards of trustees of the regional universities and of The Evergreen State College, and the boards of regents of the state universities, with appreciation of the legislature's desire to emphasize physical education courses in their respective institutions, shall provide for the same, being cognizant of legislative guide lines put forth in RCW 28A.230.050 relating to physical education courses in high schools.
RCW 28A.300.793 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 793
RCW 28A.300.793: Outdoor learning grant program.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, or within funding made available, the outdoor learning grant program is established. The purpose of the grant program is to develop and support educational experiences for students in Washington public schools. (2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall administer the grant program in accordance with this section. (3) Within existing resources, the Washington state parks and recreation commission, the department of natural resources, the Washington department of fish and wildlife, the Washington department of agriculture, and the Washington conservation commission may partner with the office of the superintendent of public instruction to provide relevant expertise on land management and work-integrated learning experiences and opportunities. (4) Beginning in the 2022-23 school year, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall award grants to eligible school districts, federally recognized tribes, and outdoor education program providers. The office may consult with the Washington recreation and conservation office in awarding grants under this section. (5)(a) The grant program must consist of two types of grants, including: (i) Allocation-based grants for school districts to develop or support educational experiences; and (ii) Competitive grants for federally recognized tribes and outdoor education providers to support existing capacity and to increase future capacity for outdoor learning experiences. (b) In implementing student educational experiences under this section, school districts and outdoor education providers should ensure equitable access for students in all geographic regions, and high levels of accessibility for students with disabilities. (6) Beginning in 2024, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, in accordance with RCW 43.01.036 , must submit an annual report to the appropriate committees of the legislature with an evaluation of the program established by this section. The report may include information on other outdoor education and instructional time efforts and how they compare with programs funded through the outdoor learning grant program. (7) For the purposes of this section, "school districts" includes state-tribal education compact schools established under chapter 28A.715 RCW.
RCW 28B.145.060 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 145 / Section 060
RCW 28B.145.060: Opportunity expansion program—Generally—Reports.
Status: in_force

(1) The opportunity expansion program is established. (2) The board shall select institutions of higher education to receive opportunity expansion awards. In so doing, the board must: (a) Solicit, receive, and evaluate proposals from institutions of higher education that are designed to directly increase the number of baccalaureate degrees produced in high employer demand and other programs of study, and that include annual numerical targets for the number of such degrees, with a strong emphasis on serving students who received their high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate as provided in RCW 28B.50.536 in Washington or are adult Washington residents who are returning to school to gain a baccalaureate degree; (b) Develop criteria for evaluating proposals and awarding funds to the proposals deemed most likely to increase the number of baccalaureate degrees and degrees produced in high employer demand and other programs of study; (c) Give priority to proposals that include a partnership between public and private partnership entities that leverage additional private funds; (d) Give priority to proposals that are innovative, efficient, and cost-effective, given the nature and cost of the particular program of study; (e) Consult and operate in consultation with existing higher education stakeholders, including but not limited to: Faculty, labor, student organizations, and relevant higher education agencies; and (f) Determine which proposals to improve and accelerate the production of baccalaureate degrees in high employer demand and other programs of study will receive opportunity expansion awards for the following state fiscal year, notify the state treasurer, and announce the awards. (3) The state treasurer, at the direction of the board, must distribute the funds that have been awarded to the institutions of higher education from the *opportunity expansion account. (4) Institutions of higher education receiving awards under this section may not supplant existing general fund state revenues with opportunity expansion awards. (5) Annually, the office of financial management shall report to the board, the governor, and the relevant committees of the legislature regarding the percentage of Washington households with incomes in the middle-income bracket or higher. For purposes of this section, "middle-income bracket" means household incomes between two hundred and five hundred percent of the 2010 federal poverty level, as determined by the United States department of health and human services for a family of four, adjusted annually for inflation. (6) Annually, the council must report to the board, the governor, and the relevant committees of the legislature regarding the increase in the number of degrees in high employer demand and other programs of study awarded by institutions of higher education over the average of the preceding ten academic years. (7) In its comprehensive plan, the workforce training and education coordinating board shall include specific strategies to reach the goal of increasing the percentage of Washington households living in the middle-income bracket or higher, as calculated by the office of financial management and developed by the agency or education institution that will lead the strategy.
RCW 28B.76.570 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 76 / Section 570
RCW 28B.76.570: Distinguished professorship trust fund program—Guidelines—Allocation system.
Status: in_force

In consultation with the eligible institutions of higher education, the office shall set guidelines for the program. These guidelines may include an allocation system based on factors which include but are not limited to: The amount of money available in the trust fund; characteristics of the institutions including the size of the faculty and student body; and the number of professorships previously received. Any allocation system shall be superseded by conditions in any act of the legislature appropriating funds for this program.
RCW 28B.30.531 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 531
RCW 28B.30.531: Business assistance account.
Status: in_force

The business assistance account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the expansion of business assistance services delivered by the small business development center created in RCW 28B.30.530 . Only the administrator of the center or the administrator's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
RCW 28A.325.010 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 325 / Section 010
RCW 28A.325.010: Fees for optional noncredit extracurricular events—Disposition.
Status: in_force

The board of directors of any common school district may establish and collect a fee from students and nonstudents as a condition to their attendance at, or participation in, any optional noncredit extracurricular event of the district which is of a cultural, social, recreational, or athletic nature: PROVIDED, That in establishing such fee or fees, the district shall adopt a policy and regulations for waiving fees for students who are eligible to participate in the federal free or reduced-price meals program and for reducing fees for students' family members and other nonstudents of the age of sixty-five or over who, by reason of their low income, would have difficulty in paying the entire amount of such fees. An optional comprehensive fee may be established and collected for any combination or all of such events or, in the alternative, a fee may be established and collected as a condition to attendance at any single event. Fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the associated student body program fund of the school district, and may be expended to defray the costs of optional noncredit extracurricular events of such a cultural, social, recreational, or athletic nature, or to otherwise support the activities and programs of associated student bodies.
RCW 28B.50.940 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 940
RCW 28B.50.940: Student aid outreach and completion initiative pilot program—Outreach specialists.
Status: in_force

Subject to availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the college board shall administer a free application for federal student aid and Washington application for state financial aid outreach and completion initiative pilot program. (1) The college board shall select community or technical colleges to participate in the pilot program. The colleges selected to participate must each be located within educational service districts that are in the bottom two for free application for federal student aid completion rates when combining their respective school districts' free application for federal student aid completion rates over the past three completed academic years prior to June 9, 2022. Colleges selected to participate shall employ outreach specialists to work directly with the high schools located in the corresponding educational service district. It is the legislature's intent that the outreach specialists be employed at a ratio of one to 600 high school seniors within the corresponding educational service district. The outreach specialists shall make significant contact with high school students and their families for the purpose of increasing free application for federal student aid and Washington application for state financial aid completion rates. The outreach specialists shall use the free application for federal student aid and Washington application for state financial aid data maintained by the student achievement council to conduct targeted outreach and free application for federal student aid and Washington application for state financial aid completion assistance to high school seniors. The outreach specialists shall also provide information on how to access private scholarships. The outreach specialists shall conduct other outreach as appropriate, including virtual or in-person presentations with students and families, announcements on school intercoms and social media channels, outreach to recent high school graduates as peer messengers, and events at school college or career fairs. (2) The college board shall report annually to the appropriate committees of the legislature in accordance with RCW 43.01.036 beginning December 1, 2023, on the free application for federal student aid and Washington application for state financial aid outreach and completion initiative pilot program. The report must include details on how the colleges selected used the funding and how the initiatives worked to increase free application for federal student aid and Washington application for state financial aid completion rates. The report must also include before and after free application for federal student aid and Washington application for state financial aid completion data and specific details about the number of high school students assisted in completing the free application for federal student aid and Washington application for state financial aid.
RCW 28A.155.200 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 155 / Section 200
RCW 28A.155.200: 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.300.340 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 340
RCW 28A.300.340: Primary grade reading grant program—Timelines—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The superintendent of public instruction may use up to one percent of the appropriated funds for administration of the primary grade reading grant program established in chapter 262, Laws of 1997. (2) The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt timelines and rules as necessary under chapter 34.05 RCW to administer the primary reading grant program in RCW 28A.300.310 . (3) Funding under this section shall not become a part of the state's basic program of education obligation as set forth under Article IX of the state Constitution.
RCW 28A.900.070 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 900 / Section 070
RCW 28A.900.070: "This code" defined.
Status: in_force

As used in this title, Title 28A RCW, "this code" means Titles 28A and 28B RCW.
RCW 28B.10.500 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 500
RCW 28B.10.500: Removal of regents or trustees from universities and The Evergreen State College.
Status: in_force

No regent of the state universities, or trustee of the regional universities or of The Evergreen State College shall be removed during the term of office for which appointed, excepting only for misconduct or malfeasance in office, and then only in the manner hereinafter provided. Before any regent or trustee may be removed for such misconduct or malfeasance, a petition for removal, stating the nature of the misconduct or malfeasance of such regent or trustee with reasonable particularity, shall be signed and verified by the governor and served upon such regent or trustee. Said petition, together with proof of service of same upon such regent or trustee, shall forthwith be filed with the clerk of the supreme court. The chief justice of the supreme court shall thereupon designate a tribunal composed of three judges of the superior court to hear and adjudicate the charges. Such tribunal shall fix the time of hearing, which shall be public, and the procedure for the hearing, and the decision of such tribunal shall be final and not subject to review by the supreme court. Removal of any member of the board by the tribunal shall disqualify such member for reappointment.
RCW 28A.700.130 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 700 / Section 130
RCW 28A.700.130: Career launch program funding.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning in the 2019-20 school year, to allow students to engage in learning outside of the school day or in a summer program, school districts shall be funded up to one and two-tenths full-time equivalents for career launch programs, as defined in RCW 28C.30.020 . (2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall develop procedures to ensure that school districts do not report any student for more than one and two-tenths full-time equivalent students, combining both the student's high school enrollment and career launch enrollment.
RCW 28B.30.055 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 055
RCW 28B.30.055: "Major line" defined.
Status: in_force

See RCW 28B.10.100 .
RCW 28B.50.400 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 400
RCW 28B.50.400: Construction, reconstruction, equipping, and demolition of community college facilities and acquisition of property—Bonds as limited obligation bonds—Additional means to pay principal and interest on.
Status: in_force

The bonds authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of RCW 28B.50.330 through 28B.50.400 shall not be general obligations of the state of Washington, but shall be limited obligation bonds payable only from the special funds created for their payment. The legislature may specify additional means for providing funds for the payment of principal and interest of said bonds. RCW 28B.50.330 through 28B.50.400 shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for such payment. The power given to the legislature by this section to provide for 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 28A.527.040 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 527 / Section 040
RCW 28A.527.040: Payment of principal and interest from nondebt-limit reimbursable bond account.
Status: in_force

(1) The nondebt-limit reimbursable bond retirement account must be used for the payment of the principal and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 28A.527.010 . (2)(a) The state finance committee must, on or before June 30th of each year, certify to the state treasurer the amount needed in the ensuing twelve months to meet the bond retirement and interest requirements on the bonds authorized in RCW 28A.527.010 . (b) On or before the date on which any interest or principal and interest is due, the state treasurer shall transfer from that portion of the common school construction fund derived from the interest on the permanent common school fund into the nondebt-limit reimbursable bond retirement account the amount computed in (a) of this subsection for bonds issued for the purposes of RCW 28A.527.010 . Any deficiency in such transfer shall be made up as soon as moneys are available for transfer and shall constitute a continuing obligation of that portion of the common school construction fund derived from the interest on the permanent common school fund until all deficiencies are fully paid.
RCW 28A.410.221 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 410 / Section 221
RCW 28A.410.221: Washington professional educator standards board—Revision of STEM-related subject-area teacher endorsements.
Status: in_force

The professional educator standards board shall, in its regular review and revision of teacher certification standards as required by RCW 28A.410.210 , revise standards for the elementary education endorsement and middle level and secondary mathematics and science teacher endorsements as well as other subject area endorsements with STEM-related components. Standards revisions related to mathematics shall be adopted by September 1, 2013. Standards revisions related to science shall be adopted by September 1, 2014. The revised standards shall include the integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) knowledge and skill and be aligned, as appropriate, with common core mathematics standards, the 2009 [2008] revision of state mathematics student learning standards and performance expectations, the biology end-of-course assessment, and the 2012 student science learning standards developed from the conceptual framework for science education and next generation standards and related student performance expectations. In addition to appropriate mathematics and science content, the endorsement standards must also include the concepts and instructional practices of the interdisciplinary connections with engineering and technology.
RCW 28B.50.843 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 843
RCW 28B.50.843: Exceptional faculty awards—Determination of award—Collective bargaining.
Status: in_force

The process for determining local awards shall be subject to collective bargaining. Decisions regarding the amounts of individual awards and who receives them shall not be subject to collective bargaining and shall be subject to approval of the applicable board of trustees.
RCW 28A.225.310 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 225 / Section 310
RCW 28A.225.310: Attendance in school district of choice—Impact on existing cooperative arrangements.
Status: in_force

Any school district board of directors may make arrangements with the board of directors of other districts for children to attend the school district of choice. Nothing under RCW 28A.225.220 and 28A.225.225 is intended to adversely affect agreements between school districts in effect on April 11, 1990.
RCW 28C.04.540 — Washington Code / Title 28C / Chapter 04 / Section 540
RCW 28C.04.540: Washington award for vocational excellence—Contributions.
Status: in_force

The workforce training and education coordinating board may accept any and all donations, grants, bequests, and devices, conditional or otherwise, or money, property, service, or other things of value which may be received from any federal, state, or local agency, any institution, person, firm, or corporation, public and private, to be held, used, or applied for the purposes of the Washington award for vocational excellence program. The workforce training and education coordinating board shall encourage maximum participation from business, labor, and community groups. The workforce training and education coordinating board shall also coordinate, where feasible, the contribution activities of the various participants. The workforce training and education coordinating board shall not make expenditures from funds collected under this section until February 15, 1985.
RCW 28A.410.046 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 410 / Section 046
RCW 28A.410.046: Elementary mathematics specialists.
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of this section, an elementary mathematics specialist is a certificated teacher who has demonstrated at least the following knowledge and skills: (a) Enhanced mathematics content knowledge and skills necessary to provide students in grades kindergarten through eight a deep understanding of the essential academic learning requirements and performance expectations in mathematics; (b) Knowledge and skills in a variety of instructional strategies for teaching mathematics content; and (c) Knowledge and skills in instructional strategies targeted for students struggling with mathematics. (2) The legislature encourages the professional educator standards board to develop standards for and adopt a specialty endorsement for elementary mathematics specialists as defined under this section. (3) School districts may work with local colleges and universities, educator preparation programs, and educational service districts to develop and offer training and professional development opportunities in the knowledge and skills necessary for a teacher to be considered an elementary mathematics specialist under this section. (4) School districts are encouraged to use elementary mathematics specialists for direct instruction of students using an itinerant teacher model where the specialist rotates from classroom to classroom within the school.
RCW 28A.320.173 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 173
RCW 28A.320.173: Curricula—Outdoor-based activities.
Status: in_force

(1) Public schools may develop curricula that: (a) Links student learning with engagement in seasonal or nonseasonal outdoor-based activities, including activities related to academic requirements in science, health and fitness, and career and technical education; (b) Aligns with the *essential academic learning requirements under RCW 28A.655.070 that are a component of the state's instructional program of basic education; and (c) Includes locally administered competency-based assessments that align with the Washington state learning standards. (2) Public schools that develop curricula under this section may request authorization from the superintendent of public instruction as provided in RCW 28A.300.790 to consider student participation in seasonal or nonseasonal outdoor-based activities as instructional days for the purposes of basic education requirements established in RCW 28A.150.220 (5).
RCW 28A.900.010 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 900 / Section 010
RCW 28A.900.010: Repeals and savings.
Status: in_force

See 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28A.98.010 . Formerly RCW 28A.98.010 .
RCW 28A.235.036 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 235 / Section 036
RCW 28A.235.036: 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.320.520 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 520
RCW 28A.320.520: School credit for participation in youth court.
Status: in_force

Local school boards may provide for school credit for participation as a member of a youth court as defined in RCW 3.72.005 or 13.40.020 or a student court pursuant to RCW 28A.300.420 .
RCW 28A.210.300 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 210 / Section 300
RCW 28A.210.300: School physician or school nurse may be employed.
Status: in_force

The board of directors of any school district of the second class may employ a regularly licensed physician or a licensed public health nurse for the purpose of protecting the health of the children in said district.
RCW 28A.343.680 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 343 / Section 680
RCW 28A.343.680: New second-class districts—Number and terms of directors.
Status: in_force

Upon the establishment of a new school district of the second class, the directors of the old school districts who reside within the limits of the new district shall meet at the call of the educational service district superintendent and shall constitute the board of directors of the new district. If fewer than five such directors reside in any such new second-class school district, they shall become directors of said district, and the educational service district board shall appoint the number of additional directors required to constitute a board of five directors for the new second-class district. Vacancies once such a board has been reconstituted shall not be filled unless the number of remaining board members is less than five in a second-class district, 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 the powers and authority conferred by law upon boards of directors of other districts of the same class. Each initial director shall hold office until his or her successor is elected and qualified: PROVIDED, That the election of the successor shall be held during the second district general election after the initial directors have assumed office. At such election, no more than 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. Directors thereafter elected and qualified shall serve such terms as provided for in *RCW 28A.315.450 .
RCW 28A.150.550 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 150 / Section 550
RCW 28A.150.550: Statewide indicators of educational system health—Disaggregation—Use of indicators—Status reports.
Status: in_force

(1) The following statewide indicators of educational system health are established: (a) The percentage of students demonstrating the characteristics of entering kindergartners in all six areas identified by the Washington kindergarten inventory of developing skills administered in accordance with RCW 28A.655.080 ; (b) The percentage of students meeting the standard on the fourth grade statewide reading assessment administered in accordance with RCW 28A.655.070 ; (c) The percentage of students meeting the standard on the eighth grade statewide mathematics assessment administered in accordance with RCW 28A.655.070 ; (d) The four-year cohort high school graduation rate; (e) The percentage of high school graduates who during the second quarter after graduation are either enrolled in postsecondary education or training or are employed, and the percentage during the fourth quarter after graduation who are either enrolled in postsecondary education or training or are employed; and (f) The percentage of students enrolled in precollege or remedial courses in college. (2) The statewide indicators established in subsection (1) of this section shall be disaggregated as provided under RCW 28A.300.042 . (3) The state board of education, with assistance from the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the workforce training and education coordinating board, the educational opportunity gap oversight and accountability committee, and the student achievement council, shall establish a process for identifying realistic but challenging systemwide performance goals and measurements, if necessary, for each of the indicators established in subsection (1) of this section, including for subcategories of students as provided under subsection (2) of this section. The performance goal for each indicator must be set on a biennial basis, and may only be adjusted upward. (4) The state board of education, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, and the student achievement council shall each align their strategic planning and education reform efforts with the statewide indicators and performance goals established under this section. (5)(a) The state board of education, with assistance from the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the workforce training and education coordinating board, the educational opportunity gap oversight and accountability committee, and the student achievement council, shall submit a report on the status of each indicator in subsection (1) of this section and recommend revised performance goals and measurements, if necessary, by December 1st of each even-numbered year, except that the initial report establishing baseline values and initial goals shall be delivered to the education committees of the legislature by December 1, 2013. (b) If the educational system is not on target to meet the performance goals on any individual indicator, the report must recommend evidence-based reforms intended to improve student achievement in that area. (c) To the extent data is available, the performance goals for each indicator must be compared with national data in order to identify whether Washington student achievement results are within the top ten percent nationally or are comparable to results in peer states with similar characteristics as Washington. If comparison data show that Washington students are falling behind national peers on any indicator, the report must recommend evidence-based reforms targeted at addressing the indicator in question.
RCW 28B.30.902 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 902
RCW 28B.30.902: Lind dryland research unit—Income from leased property.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington state treasury has been named a devisee of certain property pursuant to a will executed by Cleora Neare on July 14, 1982. Under *RCW 79.01.612 , property that has been devised to the state is to be managed and controlled by the department of natural resources. The legislature hereby finds that it is in the best interest of the state to transfer part of the real property devised to the state under the will to Washington State University for use in conjunction with the Washington State University Lind dryland research unit located in Adams county and sell the remaining property for the benefit of the common schools. (2) Washington State University is hereby granted ownership, management, and control of the real property legally described as all of Section 6, and the west half of Section 5, Township 17, Range 34 East E.W.M., Adams county, Washington, upon close of probate, or sooner if the property can be transferred without cost, other than costs properly allocated to the state as devisee under probate, to Washington State University. Upon transfer of this property, the parcel shall become part of the Washington State University Lind dryland research unit. Any and all lease income derived from current leases on the property shall be deposited in a dedicated Washington State University local account for the benefit of the Lind dryland research unit. (3) The department of natural resources shall sell the real property legally described as lots 28 and 29, block 10, Neilson Brothers plat, City of Lind, Adams county and the proceeds of the sale shall be deposited into the permanent common school fund.
RCW 28A.690.030 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 690 / Section 030
RCW 28A.690.030: True copies of contracts filed in office of superintendent—Publication.
Status: in_force

True copies of all contracts made on behalf of this state pursuant to the Agreement as provided in RCW 28A.690.010 shall be kept on file in the office of the superintendent of public instruction. The superintendent of public instruction shall publish all such contracts in convenient form.
RCW 28B.50.328 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 328
RCW 28B.50.328: Waivers of tuition and fees—Scholarships—Employment of instructional staff and faculty—Seattle Vocational Institute.
Status: in_force

The district may provide for waivers of tuition and fees and provide scholarships for students at the institute. The district may negotiate with applicable public or private service providers to conduct the instructional activities of the institute. The district may employ instructional staff or faculty. The district may also contract with private individuals for instructional services. Until at least July 1, 1993, all faculty and staff serve at the pleasure of the district. In order to allow the district flexibility in its personnel policies with the institute, the district and the institute, with reference to employees of the institute employed during an initial two-year period until July 1, 1993, are exempt from chapters *28B.16, 28B.52 (relating to collective bargaining), 41.04, 41.05, 41.06, and 41.40 RCW; from RCW 43.01.040 through 43.01.044 ; and from RCW 28B.50.551 and 28B.50.850 through 28B.50.875 (relating to faculty tenure).
RCW 28A.320.148 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 148
RCW 28A.320.148: Foster care liaison—Building point of contact.
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of addressing education barriers for students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding, each school district must: (a) Designate a foster care liaison to facilitate district compliance with state and federal laws related to students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding; and (b) collaborate with the department of children, youth, and families, the appropriate federally recognized Indian tribe, or the state agency responsible for the implementation of the unaccompanied refugee minors program. The role and responsibilities of a foster care liaison may include: (a) [(i)] Coordinating the implementation of state and federal laws related to students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding; (b) [(ii)] Coordinating with foster care education program staff at the office of the superintendent of public instruction; (c) [(iii)] Attending training and professional development opportunities to improve school district implementation efforts; (d) [(iv)] Serving as the primary contact person for representatives of the department of children, youth, and families; (e) [(v)] Leading and documenting the development of a process for making best interest determinations in accordance with RCW 28A.225.350 ; (f) [(vi)] Facilitating immediate enrollment in accordance with RCW 28A.225.330 ; (g) [(vii)] Facilitating the transfer of records in accordance with RCW 28A.150.510 and 28A.225.330 ; (h) [(viii)] Facilitating data sharing with child welfare agencies consistent with state and federal privacy laws and rules; (i) [(ix)] Developing and coordinating local transportation procedures; (j) [(x)] Managing best interest determination and transportation cost disputes according to the best practices developed by the office of the superintendent of public instruction; (k) [(xi)] Ensuring that students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding are enrolled in and regularly attending school, consistent with RCW 28A.225.023 ; and (l) [(xii)] Providing professional development and training to school staff on state and federal laws related to students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding and their educational needs, as needed. (2) Each K-12 public school in the state must establish a building point of contact in each elementary school, middle school, and high school. These points of contact must be appointed by the principal of the designated school, in consultation with the district foster care liaison, and are responsible for coordinating services and resources for students in foster care as outlined in subsection (1) of this section. (3) The district foster care liaison is responsible for training building points of contact. (4) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall make available best practices for choosing and training building points of contact to each school district. (5) For the purposes of this section, "students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.150.510 .
RCW 28C.04.535 — Washington Code / Title 28C / Chapter 04 / Section 535
RCW 28C.04.535: Washington award for vocational excellence—Granted annually—Notice—Presentation.
Status: in_force

Except for the 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2026-27 school years, the Washington award for vocational excellence shall be granted annually. It is the intent of the legislature to continue the policy of not granting the Washington award for vocational excellence in the 2019-20, 2020-21, 2027-28, and 2028-29 school years. The workforce training and education coordinating board shall notify the students receiving the award, their vocational instructors, local chambers of commerce, the legislators of their respective districts, and the governor, after final selections have been made. The workforce training and education coordinating board, in conjunction with the governor's office, shall prepare appropriate certificates to be presented to the selected students. Awards shall be presented in public ceremonies at times and places determined by the workforce training and education coordinating board in cooperation with the office of the governor.
RCW 28A.210.305 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 210 / Section 305
RCW 28A.210.305: Registered nurse or advanced registered nurse practitioner—Duties relating to nursing care of students—Notice to school districts.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) A registered nurse or an *advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW working in a school setting is authorized and responsible for the nursing care of students to the extent that the care is within the practice of nursing as defined in this section. (b) A school administrator may supervise a registered nurse or an *advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW in aspects of employment other than the practice of nursing as defined in this section. (c) Only a registered nurse or an *advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW may supervise, direct, or evaluate a licensed nurse working in a school setting with respect to the practice of nursing as defined in this section. (2) Nothing in this section: (a) Prohibits a nonnurse supervisor from supervising, directing, or evaluating a licensed nurse working in a school setting with respect to matters other than the practice of nursing; (b) Requires a registered nurse or an *advanced registered nurse practitioner to be clinically supervised in a school setting; or (c) Prohibits a nonnurse supervisor from conferring with a licensed nurse working in a school setting with respect to the practice of nursing. (3) Within existing funds, the superintendent of public instruction shall notify each school district in this state of the requirements of this section. (4) For purposes of this section, "practice of nursing" means: (a) Registered nursing practice as defined in RCW 18.79.040 , **advanced registered nursing practice as defined in RCW 18.79.050 , and licensed practical nursing practice as defined in RCW 18.79.060 , including, but not limited to: (i) The administration of medication pursuant to a medication or treatment order; and (ii) The decision to summon emergency medical assistance; and (b) Compliance with any state or federal statute or administrative rule specifically regulating licensed nurses, including any statute or rule defining or establishing standards of patient care or professional conduct or practice.
RCW 28B.20.054 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 054
RCW 28B.20.054: Credits—Statewide transfer policy and agreement—Establishment.
Status: in_force

See RCW 28B.77.210 and 28B.77.215 .
RCW 28B.10.016 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 016
RCW 28B.10.016: Definitions.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this title: (1) "State universities" means the University of Washington and Washington State University. (2) "Regional universities" means Western Washington University at Bellingham, Central Washington University at Ellensburg, and Eastern Washington University at Cheney. (3) "State college" means The Evergreen State College in Thurston county. (4) "Institutions of higher education" or "postsecondary institutions" means the state universities, the regional universities, The Evergreen State College, the community colleges, and the technical colleges. (5) "Governing board" means the board of regents or the board of trustees of the institutions of higher education.
RCW 28A.175.045 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 175 / Section 045
RCW 28A.175.045: Grant awards—Recipients.
Status: in_force

In awarding the grants under RCW 28A.175.025 , the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall prioritize schools or districts with dropout rates above the statewide average and shall attempt to award building bridges program grants to different geographic regions of the state. Eligible recipients shall be one of the following entities acting as a lead agency for the local partnership: A school district, a tribal school, an area workforce development council, an educational service district, an accredited institution of higher education, a vocational skills [skill] center, a federally recognized tribe, a community organization, or a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. If the recipient is not a school district, at least one school district must be identified within the partnership. The superintendent of public instruction shall ensure that grants are distributed proportionately between school districts and other recipients. This requirement may be waived if the superintendent of public instruction finds that the quality of the programs or applications from these entities does not warrant the awarding of the grants proportionately.
RCW 28A.165.037 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 165 / Section 037
RCW 28A.165.037: Compliance with the Washington integrated student supports protocol—Partnerships with out-of-school organizations.
Status: in_force

(1) While the state allocations for the learning assistance program under this chapter are intended to be flexible dollars within the control of the public school and school district, this local control must be balanced with local accountability for improvement in student achievement. (2) School district boards of directors must budget and expend the appropriations for the learning assistance program, under RCW 28A.165.005 through 28A.165.065 , using the framework of the Washington integrated student supports protocol, established under RCW 28A.300.139 . (3) A district may use up to 15 percent of the district's learning assistance program allocation to deliver academic, nonacademic, and social-emotional supports and services to students through partnerships with community-based or other out-of-school organizations in accordance with RCW 28A.300.139 . Any agreement entered into by a school district and a community partner in accordance with RCW 28A.300.139 must: (a) Specify that learning assistance program funds may be used only to provide direct supports and services to students; (b) Clearly identify the academic, nonacademic, or social-emotional supports and services that will be made available to students by the community partner and how those supports and services align to the needs of the students as identified in the student-level needs assessment required by RCW 28A.300.139 ; and (c) Identify the in-school supports that will be reinforced by the supports and services provided by the community partner to promote student progress towards meeting academic standards.
RCW 28B.35.190 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 35 / Section 190
RCW 28B.35.190: Trustees—Fire protection services.
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of RCW 35.21.779 , each board of trustees of the regional universities may: (1) Contract for such fire protection services as may be necessary for the protection and safety of the students, staff and property of the regional university; (2) By agreement pursuant to the provisions of chapter 239, Laws of 1967 (chapter 39.34 RCW), as now or hereafter amended, join together with other agencies or political subdivisions of the state or federal government and otherwise share in the accomplishment of any of the purposes of subsection (1) of this section: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That neither the failure of the trustees to exercise any of its powers under this section nor anything herein shall detract from the lawful and existing powers and duties of political subdivisions of the state to provide the necessary fire protection equipment and services to persons and property within their jurisdiction.
RCW 28A.320.294 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 294
RCW 28A.320.294: Health and safety information on public school websites.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Within existing resources, every public school that maintains a website must publish onto the home page of that website the following information: (i) The website address and phone number for one or more national suicide prevention organizations; (ii) The website address and phone number for one or more local, state, or national organizations specializing in suicide prevention or crisis intervention; (iii) The website address and phone number for one or more local, state, or national organizations specializing in depression, anxiety, or counseling for adolescents; (iv) The website address and phone number for one or more local, state, or national organizations specializing in eating disorders for adolescents; (v) The website address and phone number for one or more local, state, or national organizations specializing in substance abuse for adolescents; and (vi) The website address and phone number for a mental health referral service for children and teens under chapter 126, Laws of 2021. (b) A public school may meet the requirements of this subsection by publishing a prominent link on its home page to a behavioral and emotional health website that contains the required information. (2) Public schools, in complying with the requirements of this section, must post information on social media websites used by the school district for the purpose of notifying students, families, and the public of the behavioral health resources available on websites as required by this section. The postings required by this subsection (2) must occur multiple times each year and no less than quarterly.
RCW 28A.230.170 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 230 / Section 170
RCW 28A.230.170: Study of constitutions compulsory—Rules.
Status: in_force

The study of the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the state of Washington shall be a condition prerequisite to graduation from the public and private high schools of this state. The superintendent of public instruction shall provide by rule for the implementation of this section. The superintendent of public instruction may adopt a rule permitting students who meet the criteria in RCW 28A.230.122 to meet the prerequisite through noncredit-based study.
RCW 28A.655.200 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 655 / Section 200
RCW 28A.655.200: Norm-referenced assessments—Diagnostic assessments.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature intends to permit school districts to offer norm-referenced assessments, make diagnostic tools available to school districts, and provide funding for diagnostic assessments to enhance student learning at all grade levels and provide early intervention before the high school statewide student assessment. (2) In addition to the diagnostic assessments provided under this section, school districts may, at their own expense, administer norm-referenced assessments to students. (3) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall post on its website for voluntary use by school districts, a guide of diagnostic assessments. The assessments in the guide, to the extent possible, shall include the characteristics listed in subsection (4) of this section. (4) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this purpose, beginning September 1, 2007, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall make diagnostic assessments in reading, writing, mathematics, and science in elementary, middle, and high school grades available to school districts. Subject to funds appropriated for this purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall also provide funding to school districts for administration of diagnostic assessments to help improve student learning, identify academic weaknesses, enhance student planning and guidance, and develop targeted instructional strategies to assist students before the high school statewide student assessment. To the greatest extent possible, the assessments shall be: (a) Aligned to the state's grade level expectations; (b) Individualized to each student's performance level; (c) Administered efficiently to provide results either immediately or within two weeks; (d) Capable of measuring individual student growth over time and allowing student progress to be compared to other students across the country; (e) Readily available to parents; and (f) Cost-effective. (5) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall offer training at statewide and regional staff development activities in: (a) The interpretation of diagnostic assessments; and (b) Application of instructional strategies that will increase student learning based on diagnostic assessment data.
RCW 28B.85.905 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 85 / Section 905
RCW 28B.85.905: Validity of registration under prior laws.
Status: in_force

A degree-granting institution registered under chapter 188, Laws of 1979, as amended, as of June 30, 1986, is not required to apply for authorization under chapter 28B.85 RCW until the expiration date of such registration.
RCW 28B.30.125 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 125
RCW 28B.30.125: Regents—Board organization—President—President's duties—Bylaws, laws.
Status: in_force

The board of regents shall meet and organize by the election of a president from their own number on or as soon as practicable after the first Wednesday in April of each year. The board president shall be the chief executive officer of the board and shall preside at all meetings thereof, except that in his or her absence the board may appoint a chair pro tempore. The board president shall sign all instruments required to be executed by said board other than those for the disbursement of funds. The board may adopt bylaws for its own organizational purposes and enact laws for the government of the university and its properties.
RCW 28A.250.080 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 250 / Section 080
RCW 28A.250.080: Administration of statewide student assessment—Waiver of scheduled dates.
Status: in_force

An online school program may request a waiver from the office of the superintendent of public instruction to administer one or more sections of the statewide student assessment for grades three through eight for some or all students enrolled in the program on alternate days or on an alternate schedule, as long as the administration is within the testing period established by the office. The office may deny a request for a waiver if the online school program's proposal does not maintain adequate test security or would reduce the reliability of the assessment results by providing an inequitable advantage for some students.
RCW 28A.657.080 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 657 / Section 080
RCW 28A.657.080: Redirecting Title I funds based on academic performance audit findings.
Status: in_force

The state board of education may direct the superintendent of public instruction to require a school district that has not submitted a final required action plan for approval, or has submitted but not received state board of education approval of a required action plan by the beginning of the school year in which the plan is intended to be implemented, to redirect the district's Title I funds based on the academic performance audit findings.
RCW 28B.52.027 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 52 / Section 027
RCW 28B.52.027: Application of RCW 41.56.067—Bargaining representative access to new employees.
Status: in_force

*RCW 41.56.067 applies to this chapter.
RCW 28A.315.185 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 315 / Section 185
RCW 28A.315.185: Annual training.
Status: in_force

To the extent funds are appropriated, the superintendent of public instruction, in cooperation with the educational service districts and the Washington state school directors' association, shall conduct an annual training meeting for the regional committees, educational service district superintendents, and local school district superintendents and boards of directors. Training may also be provided upon request.
RCW 28B.76.670 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 76 / Section 670
RCW 28B.76.670: Washington award for vocational excellence—Grants—Definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) Recipients of the Washington award for vocational excellence under RCW 28C.04.520 through 28C.04.550 , who receive the award after June 30, 1994, may receive a grant, if funds are available. The grant shall be used to attend a postsecondary institution located in the state of Washington. Recipients may attend an institution of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 , or an independent college or university, or a licensed private vocational school. The office shall distribute grants to eligible students under this section from moneys appropriated for this purpose. The individual grants shall not exceed, on a yearly basis, the yearly, full-time, resident, undergraduate tuition and service and activities fees in effect at the state-funded research universities. In consultation with the workforce training and education coordinating board, the office shall establish procedures, by rule, to disburse the awards as direct grants to the students. (2) To qualify for the grant, recipients shall enter the postsecondary institution within three years of high school graduation and maintain a minimum grade point average at the institution equivalent to 3.00, or, at a technical college, an above average rating. Students shall be eligible to receive a maximum of two years of grants for undergraduate study and may transfer among in-state eligible postsecondary institutions during that period and continue to receive the grant. (3) No grant may be awarded to any student who is pursuing a degree in theology. (4) As used in this section, "independent college or university" means a private, nonprofit educational institution, the main campus of which is permanently situated in the state, open to residents of the state, providing programs of education beyond the high school level leading at least to the baccalaureate degree, and accredited by the Northwest association of schools and colleges as of June 9, 1988, and other institutions as may be developed that are approved by the *higher education coordinating board as meeting equivalent standards as those institutions accredited under this section. (5) As used in this section, "licensed private vocational school" means a private postsecondary institution, located in the state, licensed by the workforce training and education coordinating board under chapter 28C.10 RCW, and offering postsecondary education in order to prepare persons for a vocation or profession, as defined in RCW 28C.10.020 (7).
RCW 28A.405.415 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 405 / Section 415
RCW 28A.405.415: Bonuses—National board for professional standards certification.
Status: in_force

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(1) Certificated instructional staff who have attained certification from the national board for professional teaching standards shall receive a bonus each year in which they maintain the certification. The bonus shall be calculated as follows: The annual bonus shall be $5,000 in the 2007-08 school year. Thereafter, the annual bonus shall increase by inflation, except that the bonus shall not be increased during the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years. (2)(a) Certificated instructional staff who have attained certification from the national board for professional teaching standards shall be eligible for bonuses in addition to that provided by subsection (1) of this section if the individual is in an instructional assignment in a school in which at least 70 percent of the students qualify for the free and reduced-price lunch program. (b) An individual is eligible for bonuses authorized under this subsection (2) if he or she is in an instructional assignment in a school that meets the definition of high poverty school as defined in rule by the office of the superintendent of public instruction in the school year immediately preceding the school's participation in the United States department of agriculture's community eligibility provision. (c) For the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years, individuals are eligible for bonuses under this subsection if they are in an instructional assignment in a school providing meals at no charge to students under RCW 28A.235.135 that met the definition of high poverty school as defined in rule by the office of the superintendent of public instruction during the 2022-23 school year. (3) The amount of the additional bonus under subsection (2) of this section for those meeting the qualifications of subsection (2) of this section is $5,000. (4) The bonuses provided under this section are in addition to compensation received under a district's salary schedule adopted in accordance with RCW 28A.405.200 and shall not be included in calculations of a district's average salary and associated salary limitations under RCW 28A.400.200 . (5) The bonuses provided under this section shall be paid in a lump sum amount.
RCW 28A.300.0401 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 0401
RCW 28A.300.0401: School district fiscal notes.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall, where it is practicable to do so within available resources, prepare school district fiscal notes on proposed legislation that increases or decreases, or tends to increase or decrease, school district revenues or expenditures in a manner that uniquely affects school districts. Proposed legislation that uniquely affects school districts includes, but is not limited to, legislation that affects school districts' responsibilities as providers of educational services under this title, as employers under chapter 41.59 RCW, or as excess levy taxing authorities under RCW 84.52.053 and 84.52.0531 , but excludes proposed legislation that affects school districts only in the same manner that it affects other units of local government. (2) Where practicable, the school district fiscal note shall show the fiscal impact of the proposed legislation on each school district. Where it is not practicable to do so, the school district fiscal note shall show the effect of the legislation on a range of representative school districts. The fiscal note must set forth any assumptions that were used in selecting the representative districts, along with any other assumptions made about the fiscal impact. (3) School district fiscal notes prepared under this section are subject to coordination by the office of financial management under RCW 43.88A.020 and are otherwise subject to the requirements and procedures of chapter 43.88A RCW.
RCW 28A.405.330 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 405 / Section 330
RCW 28A.405.330: Adverse change in contract status of certificated employee, including nonrenewal of contract—Notice of appeal—Filing party—Certification and filing.
Status: in_force

The filing party, within ten days of filing the notice of appeal shall notify in writing the chair of the school board of the taking of the appeal, and within twenty days thereafter the school board shall at its expense file the complete transcript of the evidence and the papers and exhibits relating to the decision complained of, all properly certified to be correct.
RCW 28B.10.650 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 650
RCW 28B.10.650: Remunerated professional leaves for faculty members of institutions of higher education.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the legislature that when the state and regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and community and technical colleges grant professional leaves to faculty and exempt staff, such leaves be for the purpose of providing opportunities for study, research, and creative activities for the enhancement of the institution's instructional and research programs. The boards of regents of the state universities, the boards of trustees of the regional universities and of The Evergreen State College and the board of trustees of each community or technical college district may grant remunerated professional leaves to faculty members and exempt staff, as defined in RCW 41.06.070 , in accordance with regulations adopted by the respective governing boards for periods not to exceed twelve consecutive months in accordance with the following provisions: (1) The remuneration from state general funds and general local funds for any such leave granted for any academic year shall not exceed the average of the highest quartile of a rank order of salaries of all full time teaching faculty holding academic year contracts or appointments at the institution or in the district. (2) Remunerated professional leaves for a period of more or less than an academic year shall be compensated at rates not to exceed a proportional amount of the average salary as otherwise calculated for the purposes of subsection (1) of this section. (3) The grant of any such professional leave shall be contingent upon a signed contractual agreement between the respective governing board and the recipient providing that the recipient shall return to the granting institution or district following his or her completion of such leave and serve in a professional status for a period commensurate with the amount of leave so granted. Failure to comply with the provisions of such signed agreement shall constitute an obligation of the recipient to repay to the institution any remuneration received from the institution during the leave. (4) The aggregate cost of remunerated professional leaves awarded at the institution or district during any year, including the cost of replacement personnel, shall not exceed the cost of salaries which otherwise would have been paid to personnel on leaves: PROVIDED, That for community or technical college districts the aggregate cost shall not exceed one hundred fifty percent of the cost of salaries which would have otherwise been paid to personnel on leaves: PROVIDED FURTHER, That this subsection shall not apply to any community or technical college district with fewer than seventy-five full time faculty members and granting fewer than three individuals such leaves in any given year. (5) The average number of annual remunerated professional leaves awarded at any such institution or district shall not exceed four percent of the total number of full time equivalent faculty, as defined by the office of financial management, who are engaged in instruction, and exempt staff as defined in RCW 41.06.070 . (6) Negotiated agreements made in accordance with chapter 28B.52 RCW and entered into after July 1, 1977, shall be in conformance with the provisions of this section. (7) The respective institutions and districts shall maintain such information which will ensure compliance with the provisions of this section.
RCW 28B.15.764 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 764
RCW 28B.15.764: Loan program for mathematics and science teachers—Cooperation by office and institutions of higher education.
Status: in_force

The office and institutions of higher education shall work cooperatively to implement RCW 28B.15.762 and to publicize this program to eligible students.
RCW 28A.335.150 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 335 / Section 150
RCW 28A.335.150: Permitting use and rental of playgrounds, athletic fields or athletic facilities.
Status: in_force

Boards of directors of school districts are hereby authorized to permit the use of, and to rent school playgrounds, athletic fields, or athletic facilities, by, or to, any person or corporation for any athletic contests or athletic purposes. Permission to use and/or rent said school playgrounds, athletic fields, or athletic facilities shall be for such compensation and under such terms as regulations of the board of directors adopted from time to time so provide.
RCW 28A.210.060 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 210 / Section 060
RCW 28A.210.060: Immunization program—Purpose.
Status: in_force

In enacting RCW 28A.210.060 through 28A.210.170 , it is the judgment of the legislature that it is necessary to protect the health of the public and individuals by providing a means for the eventual achievement of full immunization of school-age children against certain vaccine-preventable diseases.
RCW 28B.10.906 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 906
RCW 28B.10.906: Hazing—Report of violations.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning with the 2022-23 academic year, each public and private institution of higher education shall maintain and publicly report actual findings of violations by any student organization, athletic team, or living group of the public or private institution of higher education's code of conduct, antihazing policies, or state or federal laws relating to hazing or offenses related to alcohol, drugs, sexual assault, or physical assault. (2) The report shall include the following: (a) The name of the student organization, athletic team, or living group; (b) The date the investigation was initiated; (c) The date on which the investigation ended with a finding that a violation occurred; (d) A description of the incident or incidents, including the date of the initial violation, and the violations, findings, and sanctions placed on the student organization, athletic team, or living group; (e) The details of the sanction or sanctions imposed, including the beginning and end dates of the sanction or sanctions; and (f) The date the student organization, athletic team, or living group was charged with a violation. (3) Investigations that do not result in a finding of formal violations of the student code of conduct or state or federal law shall not be included in the report. The report shall not include any personal or identifying information of individual student members and shall be subject to the requirements of the federal family education rights and privacy act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1232g. (4) Public and private institutions of higher education shall make reports under this section available on their websites in a prominent location clearly labeled and easily accessible from the institution's website. (5) Each public and private institution of higher education shall maintain reports as they are updated for five years and shall post them on their respective websites at least 45 calendar days before the start of each fall academic term and at least 10 days before the start of all other academic terms.
RCW 28A.320.410 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 410
RCW 28A.320.410: Elections—Elections to be conducted according to Title 29A RCW.
Status: in_force

All school district elections, regular or special, shall be conducted according to the election laws of the state as contained in Title 29A RCW, and in the event of a conflict as to the application of the laws of this title or Title 29A RCW, the latter shall prevail.
RCW 28A.190.010 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 190 / Section 010
RCW 28A.190.010: Educational program for juveniles in detention facilities.
Status: in_force

A program of education shall be provided for by the department of social and health services or the department of children, youth, and families and the several school districts of the state for common school-age persons who have been admitted to facilities staffed and maintained or contracted pursuant to RCW 13.40.320 by the department of social and health services or the department of children, youth, and families for the education and treatment of juveniles who have been diverted or who have been found to have committed a juvenile offense. The division of duties, authority, and liabilities of the department of social and health services or the department of children, youth, and families and the several school districts of the state respecting the educational programs shall be the same in all respects as set forth in this chapter respecting programs of education for state residential school residents. For the purposes of this section, the term "residential school" or "schools" as used in this chapter shall be construed to mean a facility staffed and maintained by the department of social and health services or the department of children, youth, and families or a program established under RCW 13.40.320 , for the education and treatment of juvenile offenders on probation or parole. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a school district from utilizing the services of an educational service district subject to RCW 28A.310.180 .
RCW 28C.18.068 — Washington Code / Title 28C / Chapter 18 / Section 068
RCW 28C.18.068: Policies to accommodate student absences for reasons of faith or conscience or for activities conducted under the auspices of a religious organization.
Status: in_force

State-funded workforce training programs must develop policies to accommodate student absences for up to two days per academic year, to allow students to take holidays for reasons of faith or conscience or for organized activities conducted under the auspices of a religious denomination, church, or religious organization, so that students' grades are not adversely impacted by the absences.
RCW 28A.527.090 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 527 / Section 090
RCW 28A.527.090: School construction and skill centers building account.
Status: in_force

The school construction and skill centers building account is created in the state treasury. Proceeds from the bonds issued under RCW 28A.527.010 shall be deposited in the account. The account shall be used for purposes stated in RCW 28A.527.010 . Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation.
RCW 28A.225.220 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 225 / Section 220
RCW 28A.225.220: Adults, children from other districts, agreements for attending school—Tuition.
Status: in_force

(1) Any board of directors may make agreements with adults choosing to attend school, and may charge the adults reasonable tuition. (2) A district is strongly encouraged to honor the request of a parent or guardian for his or her child to attend a school in another district or the request of a parent or guardian for his or her child to transfer as a student receiving home-based instruction. (3) A district shall release a student to a nonresident district that agrees to accept the student if: (a) A financial, educational, safety, or health condition affecting the student would likely be reasonably improved as a result of the transfer; or (b) Attendance at the school in the nonresident district is more accessible to the parent's place of work or to the location of child care; or (c) There is a special hardship or detrimental condition; or (d) The purpose of the transfer is for the student to enroll in an online course or online school program offered by an online provider approved under RCW 28A.250.020 . (4) A district may deny the request of a resident student to transfer to a nonresident district if the release of the student would adversely affect the district's existing desegregation plan. (5) For the purpose of helping a district assess the quality of its education program, a resident school district may request an optional exit interview or questionnaire with the parents or guardians of a child transferring to another district. No parent or guardian may be forced to attend such an interview or complete the questionnaire. (6) Beginning with the 1993-94 school year, school districts may not charge transfer fees or tuition for nonresident students enrolled under subsection (3) of this section and RCW 28A.225.225 . Reimbursement of a high school district for cost of educating high school pupils of a nonhigh school district shall not be deemed a transfer fee as affecting the apportionment of current state school funds.
RCW 28B.50.877 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 877
RCW 28B.50.877: Technical colleges—Purchase of support services from school districts.
Status: in_force

During the period from May 17, 1991, until September 1, 1991: (1) The executive director of the state board for community and technical colleges, or the executive director's designee, may enter into contracts, or agreements for goods, services, and personnel, on behalf of the technical college, which are effective after September 1, 1991. The executive director, or the executive director's designee, may conduct business, including budget approval, relevant to the operation of the technical college in the period subsequent to September 1, 1991. (2) Vocational-technical institute directors may conduct business relevant to the operation of the vocational-technical institutes. School boards and superintendents may not restrict or remove powers previously delegated to the vocational-technical institute directors during the 1990-91 school year. (3) Technical colleges' boards of trustees appointed before September 1, 1991, shall serve in an advisory capacity to the vocational-technical institute director. As of September 1, 1991, technical colleges may, by interlocal agreement, continue to purchase from the school districts, support services within mutually agreed upon categories at a cost not to exceed the indirect rate charged during the 1990-91 school year. No employee of a technical college may be discriminated against based on actions or opinions expressed on issues surrounding chapter 238, Laws of 1991. Any dispute related to issues contained in this section shall be resolved under *RCW 28B.50.302 .
RCW 28B.07.925 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 07 / Section 925
RCW 28B.07.925: Chapter supplemental—Application of other laws.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to the powers conferred on the authority by other laws. The issuance of bonds and refunding bonds under this chapter need not comply with requirements of any other laws applicable to the issuance of bonds.
RCW 28A.545.040 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 545 / Section 040
RCW 28A.545.040: "Student residing in a nonhigh school district" defined.
Status: in_force

The term "student residing in a nonhigh school district" and its equivalent as used in RCW 28A.545.030 through 28A.545.110 and 84.52.0531 shall mean any common school-age person with or without disabilities who resides within the boundaries of a nonhigh school district that does not conduct the particular kindergarten through grade twelve grade which the person has not yet successfully completed and is eligible to enroll in, not including students enrolled in an innovation academy cooperative established under RCW 28A.340.080 through 28A.340.090 .
RCW 28A.410.025 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 410 / Section 025
RCW 28A.410.025: Qualifications—Certificate or permit required.
Status: in_force

No person shall be accounted as a qualified teacher within the meaning of the school law who is not the holder of a valid teacher's certificate or permit issued by lawful authority of this state.
RCW 28B.50.795 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 795
RCW 28B.50.795: Bachelor of science in nursing program—University Center of North Puget Sound.
Status: in_force

(1) Although Everett Community College offers an associate degree nursing program that graduates approximately seventy to ninety students per year, the University Center does not offer a bachelor of science in nursing. Some graduates of the Everett Community College program are able to articulate to the bachelor of science in nursing program offered by the University of Washington-Bothell at its Bothell campus or in Mt. Vernon but current capacity is not sufficient for all of the graduates who are both interested and qualified. (2) Despite recent growth in nursing education capacity, shortages still persist for registered nurses. According to a June 2007 study by the Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho center for health workforce studies, the average age of Washington's registered nurses was forty-eight years. More than a third were fifty-five years of age or older. Consequently, the high rate of registered nurses retiring from nursing practice over the next two decades will significantly reduce the supply. This reduction comes at the same time as the state's population grows and ages. The registered nurse education capacity in Washington has a large impact on the supply of registered nurses in the state. If the rate of graduation in registered nursing does not increase, projections show that supply in Washington will begin to decline by 2015. In contrast, if graduation rates increased by four hundred per year, the supply of registered nurses would meet estimated demand by the year 2021. (3) Subject to specific funding to support up to fifty full-time equivalent students in a bachelor of nursing program, the University Center of North Puget Sound, in partnership with the University of Washington-Bothell, shall offer a bachelor of science in nursing program with capacity for up to fifty full-time students.
RCW 28B.50.095 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 095
RCW 28B.50.095: Registration at more than one community and technical college.
Status: in_force

In addition to other powers and duties, the college board may issue rules and regulations permitting a student to register at more than one community and technical college, provided that such student shall pay tuition and fees as if the student were registered at a single college, but not to exceed tuition and fees charged a full-time student as established under chapter 28B.15 RCW.
RCW 28A.180.030 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 180 / Section 030
RCW 28A.180.030: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Eligible pupil" means any enrollee of the school district whose primary language is other than English and whose English language skills are sufficiently deficient or absent to impair learning. (2) "Exited pupil" means a student previously enrolled in the transitional bilingual instruction program who is no longer eligible for the program based on his or her performance on an English proficiency assessment approved by the superintendent of public instruction. (3) "Primary language" means the language most often used by the student for communication in his/her home. (4) "Transitional bilingual instruction" means: (a) A system of instruction which uses two languages, one of which is English, as a means of instruction to build upon and expand language skills to enable the pupil to achieve competency in English. Dual language education and tribal language education as defined in RCW 28A.300.577 are the preferred transitional bilingual instruction program models; or (b) In those cases in which instruction in two languages is not practicable as established by the superintendent of public instruction and unless otherwise prohibited by law, an alternative system of instruction which may include English as a second language and is designed to enable the pupil to achieve competency in English.
RCW 28A.155.030 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 155 / Section 030
RCW 28A.155.030: Division administrative officer—Duties.
Status: in_force

The superintendent of public instruction shall employ an administrative officer of the division. The administrative officer, under the direction of the superintendent of public instruction, shall coordinate and supervise the program of special education for eligible children with disabilities in the school districts of the state. He or she shall ensure that school districts provide an appropriate educational opportunity for all children with disabilities in need of special education and related services and shall coordinate with the state secretary of social and health services and with county and regional officers on cases where related services are available for children with disabilities.
RCW 28B.52.110 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 52 / Section 110
RCW 28B.52.110: Certain communications—Privilege from examination and disclosure.
Status: in_force

The privilege established by RCW 5.60.060 (11) shall apply to all employee organizations covered by this chapter and in all proceedings authorized by this chapter.
RCW 28B.10.790 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 790
RCW 28B.10.790: State student financial aid program—Eligibility of certain residents attending college or university in states with reciprocity agreements.
Status: in_force

Washington residents attending any nonprofit college or university in another state which has a reciprocity agreement with the state of Washington shall be eligible for the student financial aid program outlined in chapter 28B.92 RCW if: (1) They qualify as a student who demonstrates financial need as defined under RCW 28B.92.030 ; and (2) The institution attended is a member institution of an accrediting association recognized by rule of the student achievement council for the purposes of this section and is specifically encompassed within or directly affected by such reciprocity agreement and agrees to and complies with program rules and regulations pertaining to such students and institutions adopted pursuant to RCW 28B.92.150 .
RCW 28B.30.800 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 800
RCW 28B.30.800: 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 28A.343.360 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 343 / Section 360
RCW 28A.343.360: Oath of office.
Status: in_force

Every person elected or appointed to the office of school director, before entering upon the discharge of the duties thereof, shall take an oath or affirmation to support the Constitution of the United States and the state of Washington and the laws of the state of Washington and to faithfully discharge the duties of the office according to the best of his or her ability. In case any official has a written appointment or commission, the official's oath or affirmation shall be endorsed thereon and sworn to before any officer authorized to administer oaths. School officials are hereby authorized to administer all oaths or affirmations pertaining to their respective offices without charge or fee. All oaths of office, when properly made, shall be filed with the county auditor. Every person elected to the office of school director shall begin his or her term of office at the first official meeting of the board of directors following certification of the election results.
RCW 28B.10.293 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 293
RCW 28B.10.293: Collection of debts—Conditions and limitations on institutions of higher education.
Status: in_force

(1) Institutions of higher education may, in the control and collection of any debt or claim due owing to it, impose reasonable financing and late charges, as well as reasonable costs and expenses incurred in the collection of such debts, if provided for in the note or agreement signed by the debtor. (2) Institutions of higher education may not do any of the following for the purposes of debt collection, unless the debts are related to nonpayment of tuition fees, room and board fees, or financial aid funds owed: (a) Refuse to provide an official transcript for a current or former student on the grounds that the student owes a debt; (b) Condition the provision of an official transcript on the payment of the debt, other than a fee charged to provide the official transcript; (c) Charge a higher fee for obtaining the official transcript, or provide less than favorable treatment of an official transcript request because a student owes a debt; or (d) Use transcript issuance as a tool for debt collection. (3) Institutions of higher education may not withhold a student's official transcript, regardless of debt, except the fee charged to provide an official transcript, if the official transcript is requested by a student or entity for any of the following purposes: (a) Job applications; (b) Transferring to another institution; (c) Applying for financial aid; (d) Pursuit of opportunities in the military or national guard; or (e) Pursuit of other postsecondary opportunities. (4) Institutions of higher education may not withhold registration privileges as a debt collection tool, excluding the case of any debts related to nonpayment of tuition fees, room and board fees, or financial aid funds owed. (5) If an institution of higher education chooses to withhold official transcripts or registration privileges as a tool for debt collection, the institution shall disclose to students through a secure portal or email and the class registration process the following at the start of each academic term: (a) The amount of debt, if any, owed by the student to the institution; (b) Information on payment of the debt, including who to contact to set up a payment plan; and (c) Any consequences that will result from the nonpayment of the debt. (6) For the purposes of this section: (a) "Debt" means any money, obligation, claim, or sum, due or owing, or alleged to be due or owing, from a student. (b) "Financial aid funds owed" means any financial aid funds owed to the institution under Title IV, or to the state, due to miscalculation, withdrawal, misinformation, or other reason, not including standard repayment of student loans. (c) "Institutions of higher education" means the same as in RCW 28B.92.030 . (d) "Room and board fees" means any money, obligation, claim, or sum, due or owing, or alleged to be due or owing, from a student for the provision of contractually agreed to on-campus housing or meal services plans. (e) "Tuition fees" means tuition fees as defined in RCW 28B.15.020 , services and activities fees as defined in RCW 28B.15.041 , technology fees as defined in RCW 28B.15.051 , and fees charged for nonstate funded, fee-based, self-supporting degree, certificate, or continuing education courses, or similar charges for nonpublic institutions.
RCW 28B.50.196 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 196
RCW 28B.50.196: Intercollegiate coaches—Training to promote coaching competence and techniques.
Status: in_force

The community and technical colleges are encouraged to provide training to promote development of coaching competence and to enhance the coaching techniques of intercollegiate coaches. The community and technical colleges may offer this educational service to coaches in the community and technical colleges, common schools, amateur teams, youth groups, and community sports groups. The community and technical colleges may provide this educational service through curriculum courses, workshops, or in-service training.
RCW 28B.10.696 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 696
RCW 28B.10.696: Transfer students' credit—List of academic courses equivalent to one year of general education credit—One-year academic completion certificate—Arts and sciences degrees for students entering with junior status—Publication of recommended courses by academic major for transfer students.
Status: in_force

(1) A graduate of a community or technical college in this state who has earned a transferable associate of arts or sciences degree when admitted to a four-year institution of higher education shall have junior standing. A graduate who has earned the direct transfer associate of arts degree will be deemed to have met the lower division general education requirements of the receiving four-year institution of higher education. A graduate who has earned the associate of science transfer degree will be deemed to have met most requirements that prepare the graduate for baccalaureate degree majors in science, technology, engineering, and math and will be required to complete only such additional lower division, general education courses at the receiving four-year institutions of higher education as would have been required to complete the direct transfer associate of arts degree. (2) A student who has earned the equivalent of ninety quarter credit hours and has completed the general education requirements at that four-year institution of higher education in Washington when admitted to another four-year institution of higher education shall have junior standing and shall be deemed to have met the lower division general education requirements of the institution to which the student transfers. (3) The community and technical colleges, jointly with the four-year institutions of higher education, must develop a list of academic courses that are equivalent to one-year's worth of general education credit and that would transfer for that purpose to any other two or four-year institution of higher education. If a student completes one-year's worth of general education credits, the student may be issued a one-year academic completion certificate. This certificate shall be accepted at any transferring two or four-year institution of higher education. (4) Each institution of higher education must develop a minimum of one degree within the arts and sciences disciplines that can be completed within the equivalent of ninety quarter upper-division credits by any student who enters an institution of higher education with junior status and lower division general education requirements completed. (5) Each four-year institution of higher education must publish a list of recommended courses for each academic major designed to help students who are planning to transfer design their course of study. Publication of the list of courses must be easily identified and accessible on the institution's website. (6) The requirements to publish a list of recommended courses for each academic major under this section does not apply if an institution does not require courses or majors to meet specific requirements but generally applies credits earned towards degree requirements.
RCW 28B.35.310 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 35 / Section 310
RCW 28B.35.310: Model schools and training departments—Requisitioning of pupils—President may refuse admission.
Status: in_force

It shall thereupon be the duty of the board of the school district or districts with which such statement has been filed, to apportion for attendance to the said model school or training department, a sufficient number of pupils from the public schools under the supervision of said board as will furnish to such regional university the number of pupils required in order to maintain such facility: PROVIDED, That the president of said regional university may refuse to accept any such pupil as in his or her judgment would tend to reduce the efficiency of said model school or training department.
RCW 28A.655.110 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 655 / Section 110
RCW 28A.655.110: Annual school performance report—Model report form.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning with the 1994-95 school year, to provide the local community and electorate with access to information on the educational programs in the schools in the district, each school shall publish annually a school performance report and deliver the report to each parent with children enrolled in the school and make the report available to the community served by the school. The annual performance report shall be in a form that can be easily understood and be used by parents, guardians, and other members of the community who are not professional educators to make informed educational decisions. As data from the assessments in *RCW 28A.655.060 becomes available, the annual performance report should enable parents, educators, and school board members to determine whether students in the district's schools are attaining mastery of the student learning goals under RCW 28A.150.210 , and other important facts about the schools' performance in assisting students to learn. The annual report shall make comparisons to a school's performance in preceding years, student performance relative to the goals and the percentage of students performing at each level of the assessment, a comparison of student performance at each level of the assessment to the previous year's performance, and information regarding school-level plans to achieve the goals. (2) The annual performance report shall include, but not be limited to: (a) A brief statement of the mission of the school and the school district; (b) enrollment statistics including student demographics; (c) expenditures per pupil for the school year; (d) a summary of student scores on all mandated tests; (e) a concise annual budget report; (f) student attendance, graduation, and dropout rates; (g) information regarding the use and condition of the school building or buildings; (h) a brief description of the learning improvement plans for the school; (i) a summary of the feedback from parents and community members obtained under RCW 28A.655.115 ; and (j) an invitation to all parents and citizens to participate in school activities. (3) The superintendent of public instruction shall develop by June 30, 1994, and update periodically, a model report form, which shall also be adapted for computers, that schools may use to meet the requirements of subsections (1) and (2) of this section. In order to make school performance reports broadly accessible to the public, the superintendent of public instruction, to the extent feasible, shall make information on each school's report available on or through the superintendent's internet website.
RCW 28B.50.143 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 143
RCW 28B.50.143: Vendor payments, advances or reimbursements for.
Status: in_force

In order that each college treasurer appointed in accordance with RCW 28B.50.142 may make vendor payments, the state treasurer will honor warrants drawn by each community and technical college providing for one initial advance on July 1 of each succeeding biennium from the state general fund in an amount equal to seventeen percent of each institution's average monthly allotment for such budgeted biennium expenditures as certified by the office of financial management, and at the conclusion of each such initial month, and for each succeeding month of any biennium, the state treasurer will reimburse each institution for each expenditure incurred and reported monthly by each college treasurer in accordance with *chapter 43.83 RCW: PROVIDED, That the reimbursement to each institution for actual expenditures incurred in the final month of each biennium shall be less the initial advance.
RCW 28B.77.900 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 77 / Section 900
RCW 28B.77.900: Transfer of powers, duties, and functions—2012 c 229.
Status: in_force

(1) All powers, duties, and functions of the higher education coordinating board are transferred to the student achievement council. All references to the executive director or the higher education coordinating board in the Revised Code of Washington shall be construed to mean the executive director or the student achievement council when referring to the functions transferred in this section. (2)(a) All reports, documents, surveys, books, records, files, papers, or written material in the possession of the higher education coordinating board pertaining to the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall be delivered to the custody of the student achievement council. All cabinets, furniture, office equipment, motor vehicles, and other tangible property employed by the higher education coordinating board in carrying out the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall be made available to the student achievement council. All funds, credits, or other assets held in connection with the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall be assigned to the student achievement council. (b) Any appropriations made to the higher education coordinating board for carrying out the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall, on June 7, 2012, be transferred and credited to the student achievement council. (c) Whenever any question arises as to the transfer of any personnel, funds, books, documents, records, papers, files, equipment, or other tangible property used or held in the exercise of the powers and the performance of the duties and functions transferred, the director of financial management shall make a determination as to the proper allocation and certify the same to the state agencies concerned. (3) All employees of the higher education coordinating board necessary to the assigned functions of the student achievement council are transferred to the jurisdiction of the student achievement council subject to review by the executive director of the student achievement council. All employees classified under chapter 41.06 RCW, the state civil service law, are assigned to the student achievement council to perform their usual duties upon the same terms as formerly, without any loss of rights, subject to any action that may be appropriate thereafter in accordance with the laws and rules governing state civil service. (4) All rules and all pending business before the higher education coordinating board pertaining to the powers, functions, and duties transferred shall be continued and acted upon by the student achievement council. All existing contracts and obligations shall remain in full force and shall be performed by the student achievement council. (5) The transfer of the powers, duties, and functions of the higher education coordinating board shall not affect the validity of any act performed before June 7, 2012. (6) If apportionments of budgeted funds are required because of the transfers directed by this section, the director of financial management shall certify the apportionments to the agencies affected, the state auditor, and the state treasurer. Each of these shall make the appropriate transfer and adjustments in funds and appropriation accounts and equipment records in accordance with the certification. (7) All classified employees of the higher education coordinating board assigned to the student achievement council under this section whose positions are within an existing bargaining unit description at the student achievement council shall become a part of the existing bargaining unit at the student achievement council and shall be considered an appropriate inclusion or modification of the existing bargaining unit under the provisions of chapter 41.80 RCW.
RCW 28A.190.005 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 190 / Section 005
RCW 28A.190.005: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Institutional education facility" means residential habilitation and child study and treatment centers operated by the department of social and health services, state long-term juvenile institutions operated by the department of children, youth, and families, state-operated community facilities, county juvenile detention centers, and facilities of the department of corrections that incarcerate juveniles committed as adults. (2) "Institutional education program" means the program of education that is provided to youth in institutional education facilities as a mandatory component of the program of basic education under RCW 28A.150.200 . (3) "Institutional education provider" or "provider" means a school district, educational service district, or other entity providing education services to youth in an institutional education facility. (4) "Postresident youth" means a person who is under the age of 21 and a former resident of an institutional education facility. A postresident youth may be a public school student or a person who is eligible to be a public school student but who is not enrolled in a school or otherwise receiving basic education services. (5) "Residential school" means the following institutional education facilities: Green Hill school, Naselle Youth Camp, Echo Glen, Lakeland Village, Rainier school, Yakima Valley school, Fircrest school, the Child Study and Treatment Center and Secondary School of western state hospital, and other schools, camps, and centers established by the department of social and health services or the department of children, youth, and families for the diagnosis, confinement, and rehabilitation of juveniles committed by the courts or for the care and treatment of persons who are exceptional in their needs by reason of mental or physical deficiency. "Residential school" does not include the state schools for the blind, the Washington state center for childhood deafness and hearing loss, or adult correctional institutions. (6) "School district" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.315.025 and includes any educational service district that has entered into an agreement to provide a program of education for residents at an institutional education facility on behalf of the school district as a cooperative service program pursuant to RCW 28A.310.180 . (7) "Youth" means a person who is under the age of 21 who is a resident of an institutional education facility. A youth may be a public school student or a person who is eligible to be a public school student but who is not enrolled in a school or otherwise receiving basic education services.
RCW 28B.20.462 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 462
RCW 28B.20.462: Warren G. Magnuson institute for biomedical research and health professions training—Established.
Status: in_force

The Warren G. Magnuson institute for biomedical research and health professions training is established within the Warren G. Magnuson health sciences center at the University of Washington. The institute shall be administered by the university. The institute may be funded through a combination of federal, state, and private funds, including earnings on the endowment fund in RCW 28B.20.472 .
RCW 28B.35.390 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 35 / Section 390
RCW 28B.35.390: Duties of president.
Status: in_force

The president of each regional university shall have general supervision of the university and see that all laws and rules of the board of trustees are observed.
RCW 28A.200.030 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 200 / Section 030
RCW 28A.200.030: 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 28C.18.214 — Washington Code / Title 28C / Chapter 18 / Section 214
RCW 28C.18.214: Clean energy technology—Workforce training recommendations—Transition to retirement study.
Status: in_force

(1) Each biennium, the board shall develop recommendations for necessary steps to support workforce training required for clean energy technology occupations. The board shall consult with impacted postsecondary training partners, including higher education providers and apprenticeship programs, and consider the following parameters in the development of their analysis and recommendations, including identifying: (a) Occupational training and skills already covered in existing training programs; (b) New skills that can be integrated into existing training programs; (c) Occupations and skillsets that require new training programs to be developed; and (d) Resources needed to deliver training programs and support workers in the transition to clean energy technology. (2) The board shall conduct a study of the feasibility of a transition to retirement program to preserve income, medical, and retirement benefits for workers close to retirement who face job loss or transition because of energy technology sector changes. The board may contract with an organization to complete the study.
RCW 28B.10.580 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 580
RCW 28B.10.580: Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Legislative findings—Purpose.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature finds that commercial operations selling term papers, theses, and dissertations encourages academic dishonesty, and in so doing impairs the public confidence in the credibility of institutions of higher education whether in this state or any other to function within their prime mission, that of providing a quality education to the citizens of this or any other state. (2) The legislature further finds that this problem, beyond the ability of these institutions to control effectively, is a matter of state concern, while at the same time recognizing the need for and the existence of legitimate research functions. It is the declared intent of RCW 28B.10.580 through 28B.10.584 , therefore, that the state of Washington prohibit the preparation for sale or commercial sale of term papers, theses and dissertations: PROVIDED, That such legislation shall not affect legitimate and proper research activities: PROVIDED FURTHER, That such legislation does not impinge on the rights, under the First Amendment, of freedom of speech, of the press, and of distributing information.
RCW 28A.700.070 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 700 / Section 070
RCW 28A.700.070: Course equivalencies for career and technical courses—Curriculum frameworks and course lists—Grants to increase academic rigor—Technical working group.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall support school district efforts under RCW 28A.230.097 to adopt course equivalencies for career and technical courses by: (a) Recommending career and technical curriculum suitable for course equivalencies; (b) Publicizing best practices for high schools and school districts in developing and adopting course equivalencies; and (c) In consultation with the Washington association for career and technical education, providing professional development, technical assistance, and guidance for school districts seeking to expand their lists of equivalent courses. (2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall provide professional development, technical assistance, and guidance for school districts to develop career and technical course equivalencies that also qualify as advanced placement courses. (3) The superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with one or more technical working groups convened for this purpose, shall develop and, after an opportunity for public comment, approve curriculum frameworks for a selected list of career and technical courses that may be offered by high schools or skill centers whose academic standards content is considered equivalent in full or in part to the academic courses that meet high school graduation requirements. These courses may include equivalency to English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, arts, world languages, or health and physical education. The content of the courses must be aligned with the most current Washington K-12 learning standards in English language arts, mathematics, science, arts, world languages, health and physical education, social studies, and required industry standards. The first list of courses under this subsection must be developed and approved before the 2015-16 school year. Thereafter, the superintendent of public instruction may periodically update or revise the list of courses using the process in this subsection. (4) Subject to funds appropriated for this purpose, the superintendent of public instruction shall allocate grant funds to school districts to increase the integration and rigor of academic instruction in career and technical courses. Grant recipients are encouraged to use grant funds to support teams of academic and technical teachers. The superintendent of public instruction may require that grant recipients provide matching resources using federal Carl Perkins funds or other fund sources. (5) Subject to funds appropriated for this purpose, the superintendent of public instruction shall convene a technical working group to develop a course equivalency crosswalk for technology-based competitive student activities that complies with the equivalency and content requirements established in subsection (3) of this section. This technical working group shall include educators from school districts or educational service districts that have experience with technology-based competitive student activities. The superintendent of public instruction shall develop and approve course equivalencies to include in the updated list established in subsection (3) of this section based on the work of the technical working group.
RCW 28B.50.8742 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 8742
RCW 28B.50.8742: Technical colleges—Employee option to reenroll in public employees' benefits trust.
Status: in_force

Employees of technical colleges who were members of the [a] public employees' benefits trust and as a result of chapter 238, Laws of 1991, were required to enroll in public employees' benefits board-sponsored plans, must decide whether to reenroll in the trust by January 1, 1996, or the expiration of the current collective bargaining agreements, whichever is later. Employees of a bargaining unit or administrative or managerial employees otherwise not included in a bargaining unit shall be required to transfer by group. Administrative or managerial employees shall transfer in accordance with rules established by the health care authority. If employee groups elect to transfer, they are eligible to reenroll in the public employees' benefits board-sponsored plans. This one-time reenrollment option in the public employees' benefits board-sponsored plans is available to be exercised in January 2001, or only every five years thereafter, until exercised.
RCW 28A.340.100 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 340 / Section 100
RCW 28A.340.100: 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.225.018 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 225 / Section 018
RCW 28A.225.018: Conferences to identify barriers to child's school attendance.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, in the event that a child in elementary school is required to attend school under RCW 28A.225.010 or 28A.225.015 (1) and has five or more excused absences in a single month during the current school year, or ten or more excused absences in the current school year, the school district shall schedule a conference or conferences with the parent and child at a time reasonably convenient for all persons included for the purpose of identifying the barriers to the child's regular attendance, and the supports and resources that may be made available to the family so that the child is able to regularly attend school. If a regularly scheduled parent-teacher conference day is to take place within thirty days of the absences, the school district may schedule this conference on that day. To satisfy the requirements of this section, the conference must include at least one school district employee such as a nurse, counselor, social worker, teacher, or community human services provider, except in those instances regarding the attendance of a child who has an individualized education program or a plan developed under section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, in which case the reconvening of the team that created the program or plan is required. (2) A conference pursuant to subsection (1) of this section is not required in the event of excused absences for which prior notice has been given to the school or a doctor's note has been provided and an academic plan is put in place so that the child does not fall behind.
RCW 28A.410.292 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 410 / Section 292
RCW 28A.410.292: Articulated pathway for teacher preparation and certification—Program approval.
Status: in_force

The professional educator standards board and the state board for community and technical colleges may exercise their respective authorities regarding program approval to implement the articulated pathway for teacher preparation and certification recommended pursuant to section 2, chapter 136, Laws of 2014 in approved teacher certification programs and certificate and degree programs offered by community and technical colleges.
RCW 28B.102.100 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 102 / Section 100
RCW 28B.102.100: Maximization of awards.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The office is directed to maximize the impact of conditional scholarships and loan repayments awarded under this chapter in light of shortage areas and in response to the trending financial needs of the applicant pool. (b) In maximizing the impact of the awards, the office may adjust the number and amounts of the conditional scholarships and loan repayments made each year. However, the maximum award authorized under this chapter is eight thousand dollars per person, per academic year. Beginning in the 2020-21 academic year, the office may adjust the maximum award by the average rate of resident undergraduate tuition and fee increases at the state universities as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 . (2) The allowable uses of a conditional scholarship under this chapter include the cost of attendance as determined by the office, such as tuition, room, board, and books. (3) The award of a conditional scholarship under this chapter may not result in reduction of a participant's federal or other state financial aid. (4) The office must make conditional scholarship and loan repayment awards from moneys in the educator conditional scholarship account created in RCW 28B.102.080 .
RCW 28A.155.070 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 155 / Section 070
RCW 28A.155.070: Services to students of preschool age with disabilities—Apportionment—Allocations from state excess cost funds.
Status: in_force

Special educational programs provided by the state and the school districts thereof for students with disabilities shall be extended to include students of preschool age. School districts shall be entitled to the regular apportionments from state and county school funds, as provided by law, and in addition to allocations from state excess cost funds made available for such special services for those students with disabilities who are given such special services.
RCW 28B.145.900 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 145 / Section 900
RCW 28B.145.900: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the opportunity scholarship act.
RCW 28B.10.685 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 685
RCW 28B.10.685: Precollege coursework—Enrollment information—Report.
Status: in_force

Beginning in 1997, by September 30th of each year, each state university, regional university, state college, and, for community colleges and technical colleges, the state board for community and technical colleges shall provide a report to the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the state board of education, and the commission on student learning under *RCW 28A.630.885 . The report shall contain the following information on students who, within three years of graduating from a Washington high school, enrolled the prior year in a state-supported precollege level class at the institution: (1) The number of such students enrolled in a precollege level class in mathematics, reading, grammar, spelling, writing, or English; (2) the types of precollege classes in which each student was enrolled; and (3) the name of the Washington high school from which each student graduated. For students who enrolled in a precollege class within three years of graduating from a Washington high school, each institution of higher education shall also report to the Washington high school from which the student graduated. The annual report shall include information on the number of students from that high school enrolled in precollege classes, and the types of classes taken by the students.
RCW 28B.30.903 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 903
RCW 28B.30.903: Washington State University extension energy program—Plant operations support program.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington State University extension energy program shall provide information, technical assistance, and consultation on physical plant operation, maintenance, and construction issues to state and local governments, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations through its plant operations support program. The Washington State University extension energy program may not enter into facilities design or construction contracts on behalf of state or local government agencies, tribal governments, or nonprofit organizations. The plant operations support program created in this section must be funded by voluntary subscription charges, service fees, and other funding acquired by or provided to Washington State University for such purposes. (2) The Washington State University extension energy program must establish and administer a technical assistance and education program focused on the use of alternative fuel vehicles. Education and assistance may be provided to public agencies, including local governments and other state political subdivisions.
RCW 28A.300.286 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 286
RCW 28A.300.286: Discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying—Policies and complaint procedures—Posting of model student handbook language.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall develop, and periodically update, model student handbook language that includes information about: (a) Policies and complaint procedures related to discrimination, including sexual harassment and addressing transgender students, and information about policies and complaint procedures related to harassment, intimidation, and bullying, as well as the overlap between the policies and complaint procedures; (b) A description of the services available through the office of the education ombuds and the contact information for the office of the education ombuds; and (c) The complaint process established under RCW 28A.300.0712 . (2) The model student handbook language must be aligned with existing requirements in state law including chapters 28A.640 and 28A.642 RCW and RCW 28A.600.477 and 28A.600.510 . The model student handbook language must be jointly developed with the Washington state school directors' association, and in consultation with the office of the education ombuds. The model student handbook language must be posted publicly on the office of the superintendent of public instruction's website beginning July 1, 2024. (3) Beginning with the 2024-25 school year, each school district must include the model student handbook language developed under subsection (1) of this section in any student, parent, employee, and volunteer handbook that it or one of its schools publishes and on the school district's website, and any school's website, if a school or the school district maintains a website. If a school district neither publishes a handbook nor maintains a website, it must provide the model student handbook language developed under subsection (1) of this section to each student, parent, employee, and volunteer at least annually.
RCW 28A.190.080 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 190 / Section 080
RCW 28A.190.080: Institutional education providers—Professional development.
Status: in_force

(1) Institutional education providers shall annually deliver to all staff providing an institutional education program one day of professional development that builds pedagogical strategies to navigate the intersectionality of factors impacting student learning, including trauma, and physical, mental, and behavioral health in order to achieve academic milestone progression. At a minimum, the professional development must include training on the following topics: (a) The cognitive, psychosocial, and emotional development of adolescents; (b) Mental and behavioral health literacy; (c) The complex needs of students involved in the juvenile justice system, including the trauma associated with incarceration or voluntary or involuntary commitment in a long-term psychiatric inpatient program; (d) Racial literacy and cultural competency, as defined in RCW 28A.410.260 ; and (e) Working with adolescents with many adverse childhood experiences. (2) In addition to the professional learning allocations provided in RCW 28A.150.415 , the legislature shall provide and the superintendent of public instruction shall allocate to institutional education providers one professional learning day of funding to provide the professional development required under this section.