RCW 28A.655.075 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 655 / Section 075
RCW 28A.655.075: Essential academic learning requirements and grade level expectations for educational technology literacy and technology fluency—Assessments—Reports.
Status: in_force

(1) Within funds specifically appropriated therefor, by December 1, 2008, the superintendent of public instruction shall develop essential academic learning requirements and grade level expectations for educational technology literacy and technology fluency that identify the knowledge and skills that all public school students need to know and be able to do in the areas of technology and technology literacy. The development process shall include a review of current standards that have been developed or are used by other states and national and international technology associations. To the maximum extent possible, the superintendent shall integrate goal four and the knowledge and skill areas in the other goals in the technology essential academic learning requirements. (a) As used in this section, "technology literacy" means the ability to responsibly, creatively, and effectively use appropriate technology to communicate; access, collect, manage, integrate, and evaluate information; solve problems and create solutions; build and share knowledge; and improve and enhance learning in all subject areas and experiences. (b) Technology fluency builds upon technology literacy and is demonstrated when students: Apply technology to real-world experiences; adapt to changing technologies; modify current and create new technologies; and personalize technology to meet personal needs, interests, and learning styles. (2)(a) Within funds specifically appropriated therefor, the superintendent shall obtain or develop education technology assessments that may be administered in the elementary, middle, and high school grades to assess the essential academic learning requirements for technology. The assessments shall be designed to be classroom or project-based so that they can be embedded in classroom instruction and be administered and scored by school staff throughout the regular school year using consistent scoring criteria and procedures. By the 2010-11 school year, these assessments shall be made available to school districts for the districts' voluntary use. If a school district uses the assessments created under this section, then the school district shall notify the superintendent of public instruction of the use. The superintendent shall report annually to the legislature on the number of school districts that use the assessments each school year. (b) Beginning December 1, 2010, and annually thereafter, the superintendent of public instruction shall provide a report to the relevant legislative committees regarding the use of the assessments.
RCW 28A.193.080 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 193 / Section 080
RCW 28A.193.080: Allocation of money—Accountability requirements—Rules.
Status: in_force

The superintendent of public instruction shall: (1) Allocate money appropriated by the legislature to administer and provide education programs under this chapter to school districts, educational service districts, and other education providers selected under RCW 28A.193.020 that have assumed the primary responsibility to administer and provide education programs under this chapter. The allocation of moneys to any private contractor is contingent upon and must be in accordance with a contract between the private contractor and the department of corrections; and (2) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW that establish reporting, program compliance, audit, and such other accountability requirements as are reasonably necessary to implement this chapter and related provisions of the biennial operating act effectively.
RCW 28A.190.120 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 190 / Section 120
RCW 28A.190.120: Institutional education programs—School district board of directors.
Status: in_force

The office of the superintendent of public instruction must provide a copy of the disaggregated data provided under RCW 28A.190.110 (1) to the board of directors of each school district that provides education services to youth and postresident youth for the purpose of giving the board the opportunity to: (1) Review the performance of the institutional education provider; and (2) Make changes to annual school improvement plans required by WAC 180-16-220, or other policies and procedures as necessary to improve youth and postresident youth outcomes.
RCW 28A.515.010 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 515 / Section 010
RCW 28A.515.010: 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.335.130 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 335 / Section 130
RCW 28A.335.130: Real property—Sale—Use of proceeds.
Status: in_force

The proceeds from any sale of school district real property by a board of directors shall be deposited to the debt service fund and/or the capital projects fund, except for: (1) Amounts required to be expended for the costs associated with the sale of such property, which moneys may be deposited into the fund from which the expenditure was incurred; (2) Amounts authorized by a financial oversight committee established under RCW 28A.315.221 to be deposited into a different fund; (3) As provided in RCW 28A.335.240 (1); or (4) As provided in RCW 28A.335.135 .
RCW 28B.90.005 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 90 / Section 005
RCW 28B.90.005: Findings.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that it has previously declared in *RCW 28B.107.005 that it is important to the economic future of the state to promote international awareness and understanding, and in RCW 1.20.100 , that the state's economy and economic well-being depends heavily on foreign trade and international exchange. The legislature finds that it is appropriate that such policies should be implemented by encouraging universities and colleges domiciled in foreign countries to establish branch campuses in Washington and that it is also important to those foreign colleges and universities that their status as authorized foreign degree-granting institutions be recognized by this state to facilitate the establishment and operation of such branch campuses. In the furtherance of such policy, the legislature adopts the foreign degree-granting institution approved branch campus act.
RCW 28B.900.040 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 900 / Section 040
RCW 28B.900.040: Provisions to be construed in pari materia.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this title, Title 28B RCW, shall be construed in pari materia even though as a matter of prior legislative history they were not originally enacted in the same statute. The provisions of this title shall also be construed in pari materia with the provisions of Title 28A RCW, and with other laws relating to education. This section shall not operate retroactively.
RCW 28A.210.170 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 210 / Section 170
RCW 28A.210.170: Immunization program—Department of social and health services' rules, contents.
Status: in_force

The department of social and health services shall and is hereby empowered to adopt rules pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW which establish the procedural and substantive due process requirements governing the exclusion of children from day care centers pursuant to RCW 28A.210.120 .
RCW 28B.40.710 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 40 / Section 710
RCW 28B.40.710: Definitions.
Status: in_force

See RCW 28B.35.710 .
RCW 28A.530.050 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 530 / Section 050
RCW 28A.530.050: Holder to notify treasurer—Redemption.
Status: in_force

Every holder of any of the bonds so issued as a bearer bond as provided in this chapter, within ten days after the owner becomes the owner or holder thereof, shall notify the county treasurer of the county in which such bonds are issued of his or her ownership, together with his or her full name and post office address, and the county treasurer of said county shall deposit in the post office, properly stamped and addressed to each owner of any such bonds subject to redemption or payment, a notice in like form, stating the time and place of the redemption of such bonds and the number of the bonds to be redeemed, and in case any owners of bonds shall fail to notify the treasurer of their ownership as aforesaid, then a notice mailed to the last holder of such bonds shall be deemed sufficient, and any and all such notices so mailed as aforesaid shall be deemed to be personal notice to the holders of such bonds, and at the expiration of the time therein named shall have the force to suspend the interest upon any such bonds.
RCW 28B.117.020 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 117 / Section 020
RCW 28B.117.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Apprentice" means a person enrolled in a state-approved, federally registered, or reciprocally recognized apprenticeship program. (2) "Apprenticeship" means an apprenticeship training program approved or recognized by the state apprenticeship council or similar federal entity. (3) "Cost of attendance" means the cost associated with attending a particular institution of higher education as determined by the office, including but not limited to tuition, fees, room, board, books, personal expenses, and transportation, plus the cost of reasonable additional expenses incurred by an eligible student and approved by a financial aid administrator at the student's school of attendance. (4) "Federal foster care system" means the foster care program under the federal unaccompanied refugee minors program, Title 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1522 of the immigration and nationality act of 1965, as amended. (5) "Financial need" means the difference between a student's cost of attendance and the student's total family contribution as determined by the method prescribed by the United States department of education. (6) "Homeless" or "homelessness" means without a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence as set forth in the federal McKinney-Vento homeless assistance act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq. (7) "Independent college or university" means a private, nonprofit institution of higher education, open to residents of the state, providing programs of education beyond the high school level leading to at least the baccalaureate degree, and accredited by the Northwest association of schools and colleges, and other institutions as may be developed that are approved by the student achievement council as meeting equivalent standards as those institutions accredited under this section. (8) "Institution of higher education" means any institution eligible to and participating in the Washington college grant program. (9) "Occupational-specific costs" means the costs associated with entering an apprenticeship or preapprenticeship, including but not limited to fees, tuition for classes, work clothes, rain gear, boots, occupation-specific tools. (10) "Office" means the office of student financial assistance. (11) "Preapprenticeship" means an apprenticeship preparation program recognized by the state apprenticeship council and as defined in RCW 28C.18.162 . (12) "Program" means the passport to careers program created in this chapter. (13) "State foster care system" means out-of-home care pursuant to a dependency and includes the placement of dependents from other states who are placed in Washington pursuant to orders issued under the interstate compact on the placement of children, chapter 26.34 RCW. (14) "Tribal court" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 13.38.040 . (15) "Tribal foster care system" means an out-of-home placement under a dependency order from a tribal court. (16) "Unaccompanied" means a youth or young adult experiencing homelessness while not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian.
RCW 28A.300.072 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 072
RCW 28A.300.072: Transition to kindergarten program.
Status: in_force

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(1) The intent of the legislature is to continue and rename transitional kindergarten as the transition to kindergarten program and that the program be established in statute with the goal of assisting eligible children in need of additional preparation to be successful kindergarten students in the following school year. The transition to kindergarten program is not part of the state's statutory program of basic education under RCW 28A.150.200 . (2)(a) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall administer the transition to kindergarten program and shall adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW for the administration of, the allocation of state funding for, and minimum standards and requirements for the transition to kindergarten program in accordance with this section. (b) School districts, charter schools as allowed by subsection (7) of this section, and state-tribal education compact schools operating a transition to kindergarten program shall adopt policies regarding eligibility, recruitment, and enrollment for this program that, at a minimum, meet the requirements of subsection (3) of this section. (3) The rules adopted under subsection (2) of this section must include, at a minimum, the following requirements for school districts, charter schools as allowed by subsection (7) of this section, and state-tribal education compact schools operating a transition to kindergarten program: (a)(i) A limitation on program enrollment to eligible children. Eligible children include only those who: (A) Have been determined to benefit from additional preparation for kindergarten; and (B) Are at least four years old by August 31st of the school year they enroll in the transition to kindergarten program; (ii) A requirement, as practicable, for school districts, charter schools as allowed by subsection (7) of this section, and state-tribal education compact schools to prioritize families with the lowest incomes and children most in need for additional preparation to be successful in kindergarten when enrolling eligible children in a transition to kindergarten program; (iii) Access to the transition to kindergarten program does not constitute an individual entitlement for any particular child. (b) Except for children who have been excused from participation by their parents or legal guardians, a requirement that the Washington kindergarten inventory of developing skills as established by RCW 28A.655.080 be administered to all eligible children enrolled in a transition to kindergarten program at the beginning of the child's enrollment in the program and at least one more time during the school year. (c) A requirement that all eligible children enrolled in a transition to kindergarten program be assigned a statewide student identifier and that the transition to kindergarten program be considered a separate class or course for the purposes of data reporting requirements in RCW 28A.320.175 . (d) A requirement that a local child care and early learning needs assessment is conducted before beginning or expanding a transition to kindergarten program that considers the existing availability and affordability of early learning providers, such as the early childhood education and assistance programs, head start programs, and licensed child care centers and family home providers in the region. Data available through the regionalized data dashboard maintained by the department of children, youth, and families or any other appropriate sources may be used to inform the needs assessment required by this subsection. (e)(i) A requirement that school districts, charter schools as allowed by subsection (7) of this section, and state-tribal education compact schools adhere to guidelines, as developed by the office of the superintendent of public instruction, related to: (A) Best practices for site readiness of facilities that are used for the program; (B) Developmentally appropriate curricula designed to assist in maintaining high quality programs; and (C) Professional development opportunities. (ii) The office of the superintendent of public instruction must develop a process for conducting site visits of any school district, charter school as allowed by subsection (7) of this section, or state-tribal education compact school operating a transition to kindergarten program and provide feedback on elements listed in this subsection (3)(e). (f) A prohibition on charging tuition or other fees to state-funded eligible children for enrollment in a transition to kindergarten program. (g) A prohibition on establishing a policy of excluding an eligible child due only to the presence of a disability. (4)(a) The office of the superintendent of public instruction, in collaboration with the department of children, youth, and families, shall develop statewide coordinated eligibility, recruitment, enrollment, and selection best practices and provide technical assistance to those implementing a transition to kindergarten program to support connections with local early learning providers. (b) School districts, charter schools as allowed by subsection (7) of this section, and state-tribal education compact schools must consider the best practices developed under this subsection (4) when adopting the policies required under subsection (2)(b) of this section. (5) Nothing in this section prohibits school districts, charter schools as allowed by subsection (7) of this section, and state-tribal education compact schools from blending or colocating a transition to kindergarten program with other early learning programs. (6)(a) Funding for the transition to kindergarten program must be based on the following: (i) The distribution formula established under RCW 28A.150.260 (4)(a), (5), (6), (8), and (10)(a) and (b), calculated using the actual number of annual average full-time equivalent eligible children enrolled in the program. A transition to kindergarten child must be counted as a kindergarten student for purposes of the funding calculations referenced in this subsection, but must be reported separately. (ii) The distribution formula developed in RCW 28A.160.150 through 28A.160.192 , calculated using reported ridership for eligible children enrolled in the program. (b) Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, the annual average full-time equivalent eligible children enrolled in the program funded in (a) of this subsection may not exceed the state-funded annual average full-time equivalent specified in the omnibus appropriations act. During the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years, the office of the superintendent of public instruction must prioritize funding for programs funded under (a) of this subsection that operated during the 2024-25 school year. (c) Funding provided for the transition to kindergarten program is not part of the state's statutory program of basic education under RCW 28A.150.200 and must be expended only for the support of operating a transition to kindergarten program. (7) Charter schools authorized under RCW 28A.710.080 (2) are immediately permitted to operate a transition to kindergarten program under this section. Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, any charter school authorized under RCW 28A.710.080 (1) or (2) is permitted to operate a transition to kindergarten program under this section.
RCW 28A.310.410 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 310 / Section 410
RCW 28A.310.410: Ex officio treasurer of district.
Status: in_force

The county treasurer of the county in which the headquarters office of the educational service district is located shall serve as the ex officio treasurer of the district. The treasurer shall keep all funds and moneys of the district separate and apart from all other funds and moneys in the treasurer's custody and shall disburse such moneys only upon proper order of the educational service district board or superintendent.
RCW 28A.300.468 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 468
RCW 28A.300.468: Financial education standards—Availability of materials.
Status: in_force

(1) After consulting with the financial education public-private partnership, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall make available to all school districts a list of materials that align with the financial education standards integrated into the state learning standards pursuant to RCW 28A.300.460 (2)(d). (2) School districts shall provide all students in grades nine through twelve the opportunity to access the financial education standards, whether through a regularly scheduled class period; before or after school; during lunch periods; at library and study time; at home; via online learning opportunities; through career and technical education course equivalencies; or other opportunities. School districts shall publicize the availability of financial education opportunities to students and their families. School districts are encouraged to grant credit toward high school graduation to students who successfully complete financial education courses.
RCW 28A.300.290 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 290
RCW 28A.300.290: Effective reading programs—Identification.
Status: in_force

(1) The center for the improvement of student learning, or its designee, shall develop and implement a process for identifying programs that have been proven to be effective based upon valid research in teaching elementary students to read. Additional programs shall be reviewed after the initial identification of effective programs. (2) In identifying effective reading programs, the center for the improvement of student learning, or its designee, shall consult primary education teachers, statewide reading organizations, institutions of higher education, the *commission on student learning, parents, legislators, and other appropriate individuals and organizations. (3) In identifying effective reading programs, the following criteria shall be used: (a) Whether the program will help the student meet the state-level and classroom-based assessments for reading; (b) Whether the program has achieved documented results for students on valid and reliable assessments; (c) Whether the results of the program have been replicated at different locations over a period of time; (d) Whether the requirements and specifications for implementing the program are clear so that potential users can clearly determine the requirements of the program and how to implement it; (e) Whether, when considering the cost of implementing the program, the program is cost-effective relative to other similar types of programs; (f) Whether the program addresses differing student populations; and (g) Other appropriate criteria and considerations. (4) The initial identification of effective reading programs shall be completed and a list of the identified programs prepared by December 31, 1996.
RCW 28B.07.080 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 07 / Section 080
RCW 28B.07.080: Moneys deemed trust funds—Agreement or trust indenture with bank or trust company authorized.
Status: in_force

All moneys received by or on behalf of the authority under this chapter, whether as proceeds from the sale of bonds or from participants or from other sources shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this chapter. The authority, in lieu of receiving and applying the moneys itself, may enter into an agreement or trust indenture with one or more banks or trust companies having the power and authority to conduct trust business in the state to: (1) Perform all of any part of the obligations of the authority with respect to: (a) Bonds issued by it; (b) the receipt, investment, and application of the proceeds of the bonds and moneys paid by a participant or available from other sources for the payment of the bonds; (c) the enforcement of the obligations of a participant in connection with the financing or refinancing of any project; and (d) other matters relating to the exercise of the authority's powers under this chapter; (2) Receive, hold, preserve, and enforce any security interest or evidence of security interest granted by a participant for purposes of securing the payment of the bonds; and (3) Act on behalf of the authority or the holders or owners of bonds of the authority for purposes of assuring or enforcing the payment of the bonds, when due.
RCW 28A.400.340 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 400 / Section 340
RCW 28A.400.340: Notice of discharge to contain notice of right to appeal if available.
Status: in_force

Any notice of discharge given to a classified or certificated employee, if that employee has a right to appeal the discharge, shall contain notice of that right, notice that a description of the appeal process is available, and how the description of the appeal process may be obtained.
RCW 28A.210.380 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 210 / Section 380
RCW 28A.210.380: Anaphylaxis—Policy guidelines—Procedures—Reports.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the department of health, shall develop anaphylactic policy guidelines for schools to prevent anaphylaxis and deal with medical emergencies resulting from it. The policy guidelines shall be developed with input from pediatricians, school nurses, other health care providers, parents of children with life-threatening allergies, school administrators, teachers, and food service directors. The policy guidelines shall include, but need not be limited to: (a) A procedure for each school to follow to develop a treatment plan including the responsibilities for [of] school nurses and other appropriate school personnel responsible for responding to a student who may be experiencing anaphylaxis; (b) The content of a training course for appropriate school personnel for preventing and responding to a student who may be experiencing anaphylaxis; (c) A procedure for the development of an individualized emergency health care plan for children with food or other allergies that could result in anaphylaxis; (d) A communication plan for the school to follow to gather and disseminate information on students with food or other allergies who may experience anaphylaxis; (e) Strategies for reduction of the risk of exposure to anaphylactic causative agents including food and other allergens. (2) For the purpose of this section "anaphylaxis" means a severe allergic and life-threatening reaction that is a collection of symptoms, which may include breathing difficulties and a drop in blood pressure or shock. (3)(a) By October 15, 2008, the superintendent of public instruction shall report to the select interim legislative task force on comprehensive school health reform created in section 6, chapter 5, Laws of 2007, on the following: (i) The implementation within school districts of the 2008 guidelines for care of students with life-threatening food allergies developed by the superintendent pursuant to section 501, chapter 522, Laws of 2007, including a review of policies developed by the school districts, the training provided to school personnel, and plans for follow-up monitoring of policy implementation; and (ii) Recommendations on requirements for effectively implementing the school anaphylactic policy guidelines developed under this section. (b) By March 31, 2009, the superintendent of public instruction shall report policy guidelines to the appropriate committees of the legislature and to school districts for the districts to use to develop and adopt their policies. (4) By September 1, 2009, each school district shall use the guidelines developed under subsection (1) of this section to develop and adopt a school district policy for each school in the district to follow to assist schools to prevent anaphylaxis.
RCW 28B.30.058 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 058
RCW 28B.30.058: Major lines—School of medicine—Forestry.
Status: in_force

The board of regents of Washington State University may offer and teach medicine as a major line, and is authorized to establish, operate, and maintain a school of medicine at the university. The board of regents of Washington State University may offer and teach forestry as a major line.
RCW 28B.77.215 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 77 / Section 215
RCW 28B.77.215: Statewide transfer of credit policy and agreement—Requirements.
Status: in_force

The statewide transfer of credit policy and agreement must be designed to facilitate the transfer of students and the evaluation of transcripts, to better serve persons seeking information about courses and programs, to aid in academic planning, and to improve the review and evaluation of academic programs in the state institutions of higher education. The statewide transfer of credit policy and agreement must not require or encourage the standardization of course content or prescribe course content or the credit value assigned by any institution to the course. Policies adopted by public four-year institutions of higher education concerning the transfer of lower division credit must treat students transferring from public community colleges the same as students transferring from public four-year institutions of higher education.
RCW 28A.700.900 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 700 / Section 900
RCW 28A.700.900: Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be known and cited as the career and technical education act.
RCW 28B.70.050 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 70 / Section 050
RCW 28B.70.050: Exemption from nonresident tuition fees differential.
Status: in_force

When said compact becomes operative the governing board of each institution of higher education in this state, to the extent necessary to conform with the terms of the contractual agreement, subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.15.910 , may exempt from payment all or a portion of the nonresident tuition fees differential, any student admitted to such institution under the terms of a contractual agreement entered into with the commission in accord with the provisions of Article VIII(a) of the compact.
RCW 28A.235.250 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 235 / Section 250
RCW 28A.235.250: Free or reduced-price meals—Applications.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Except as provided otherwise in subsection (2) of this section, each school that participates in the national school lunch program, the school breakfast program, or both, shall annually distribute and collect an application for all households of children in kindergarten through grade twelve to determine student eligibility for free or reduced-price meals. If a parent or guardian of a student needs assistance with application materials in a language other than English, the school shall offer appropriate assistance to the parent or guardian. (b) If a student who, based on information available to the school, is likely eligible for free or reduced-price meals but has not submitted an application to determine eligibility, the school shall, in accordance with the authority granted under 7 C.F.R. Sec. 245.6(d), complete and submit the application for the student. (2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a school that provides free meals to all students in a year in which the school does not collect applications to determine student eligibility for free or reduced-price meals.
RCW 28B.50.532 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 532
RCW 28B.50.532: Completion of industry certificate or credential—Agreements with skill centers.
Status: in_force

(1) A community or technical college may enter into an agreement with a skill center within the college district to allow students who have completed a high school diploma to remain enrolled in the skill center in courses necessary to complete an industry certificate or credential in the student's career and technical program as provided by RCW 28A.245.080 . (2) Before entering an agreement, a community or technical college may require the skill center to provide evidence that: (a) The skill center has adequate facilities and capacity to offer the necessary courses and the community or technical college does not have adequate facilities or capacity; or (b) The community or technical college does not offer the particular industry certificate program or courses proposed by the skill center. (3) Under the terms of the agreement, the community or technical college shall report the enrolled student as a state-supported student and may charge the student tuition and fees. The college shall transmit to the skill center an agreed-upon amount per enrolled full-time equivalent student to pay for the student's courses at the skill center.
RCW 28B.30.215 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 215
RCW 28B.30.215: Acceptance of certain federal aid.
Status: in_force

Said annual sum appropriated and granted to the state of Washington in pursuance of said act of congress approved March 16, 1906, shall be paid as therein provided to the treasurer or other officer duly appointed by the board of regents of Washington State University at Pullman, Washington; and the board of regents of such university are hereby required to report thereon as the secretary of agriculture may prescribe.
RCW 28A.655.068 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 655 / Section 068
RCW 28A.655.068: Statewide high school assessment in science.
Status: in_force

(1) The statewide high school assessment in science shall be a comprehensive assessment that measures the state standards for the application of science and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas, and crosscutting concepts in the domains of physical sciences, life sciences, earth and space sciences, and engineering design. (2) The superintendent of public instruction shall develop or adopt a science assessment in accordance with RCW 28A.655.070 (10) that is not biased toward persons with different learning styles, racial or ethnic backgrounds, or on the basis of gender. (3) The superintendent of public instruction may participate with consortia of multiple states as common student learning standards and assessments in science are developed. The superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the state board of education, may modify the state learning standards and statewide student assessments in science, including the high school assessment, according to the multistate common student learning standards and assessments as long as the education committees of the legislature have opportunities for review before the modifications are adopted, as provided under RCW 28A.655.070 . (4) The statewide high school assessment under this section shall be used to demonstrate that a student meets the state standards in the science content area of the statewide student assessment until a comprehensive science assessment is required under *RCW 28A.655.061 .
RCW 28B.30.746 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 746
RCW 28B.30.746: Development of curriculum for pharmacy students on suicide assessment, treatment, and management—Work group.
Status: in_force

See RCW 28B.20.746 .
RCW 28B.10.730 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 730
RCW 28B.10.730: AIDS information—Four-year institutions.
Status: in_force

The governing board of each state four-year institution of higher education shall make information available to all newly matriculated students on methods of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus and prevention of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. The curricula and materials shall be reviewed for medical accuracy by the office on AIDS in coordination with the appropriate regional AIDS service network.
RCW 28A.405.170 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 405 / Section 170
RCW 28A.405.170: Teacher's use of sexual orientation curriculum.
Status: in_force

A teacher's evaluation under RCW 28A.405.100 may not be negatively impacted if a teacher chooses to use curriculum or instructional materials that address subject matter related to sexual orientation including gender expression or identity so long as the subject matter is age-appropriate and connected to the teacher's content area.
RCW 28B.76.090 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 76 / Section 090
RCW 28B.76.090: Office created—Purpose.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of student financial assistance is created within and under the direction of the student achievement council. (2) The purpose of the office is to administer state and federal financial aid and other education services programs, including the advanced college tuition payment program in chapter 28B.95 RCW, in a cost-effective manner.
RCW 28A.155.080 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 155 / Section 080
RCW 28A.155.080: Appeal from denial of educational program.
Status: in_force

Where a child with disabilities as defined in RCW 28A.155.020 has been denied the opportunity of a special educational program by a local school district there shall be a right of appeal by the parent or guardian of such child to the superintendent of public instruction pursuant to procedures established by the superintendent and in accordance with RCW 28A.155.090 and part B of the federal individuals with disabilities education improvement act.
RCW 28A.300.510 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 510
RCW 28A.300.510: After-school mathematics support program—Reports.
Status: in_force

(1) The after-school mathematics support program is created to study the effects of intentional, skilled mathematics support included as part of an existing after-school activity program. (2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall provide grants to selected community-based, nonprofit organizations that provide after-school programs and include support for students to learn mathematics. (3) Grant applicants must demonstrate the capacity to provide assistance in mathematics learning in the following ways: (a) Identifying the mathematics content and instructional skill of the staff or volunteers assisting students; (b) Identifying proposed learning strategies to be used, which could include computer-based instructional and skill practice programs and tutoring by adults or other students; (c) Articulating the plan for connection with school mathematics teachers to coordinate student assistance; and (d) Articulating the plan for assessing student and program success. (4) Priority will be given to applicants that propose programs to serve middle school and junior high school students. (5) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall evaluate program outcomes and report to the governor and the education committees of the legislature on the outcomes of the grants and make recommendations related to program continuation, program modification, and issues related to program sustainability and possible program expansion. An interim report is due November 1, 2008. The final report is due December 1, 2009.
RCW 28A.310.060 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 310 / Section 060
RCW 28A.310.060: ESD board—Members—Terms—Vacancies.
Status: in_force

The term of every educational service district board member shall begin on the second Monday in January next following the election at which he or she was elected: PROVIDED, That a person elected to less than a full term pursuant to this section shall take office as soon as the election returns have been certified and he or she has qualified. In the event of a vacancy in the board from any cause, such vacancy shall be filled by appointment of a person from the same board-member district by the educational service district board. In the event that there are more than three vacancies in a seven-member board or four vacancies in a nine-member board, the Washington state school directors' association president shall fill by appointment sufficient vacancies so that there shall be a quorum of the board serving. Each appointed board member shall serve until his or her successor has been elected at the next election called by the executive director of the Washington state school directors' association and has qualified.
RCW 28A.300.587 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 587
RCW 28A.300.587: Computer science report.
Status: in_force

Beginning June 30, 2020, and by each June 30th thereafter, each school district shall submit to the office of the superintendent of public instruction, and the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall post conspicuously on its website, a report for the preceding academic year that must include, but is not limited to, the following: (1) The total number of computer science courses offered in each school and whether these courses are advanced placement classes; (2) The number and percentage of students who enrolled in a computer science program, disaggregated by: (a) Gender; (b) Race and ethnicity; (c) Special education status; (d) English language learner status; (e) Eligibility for the free and reduced-price lunch program; and (f) Grade level; and (3) The number of computer science instructors at each school, disaggregated by: (a) Certification, if applicable; (b) Gender; and (c) Highest academic degree.
RCW 28A.320.550 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 550
RCW 28A.320.550: Extracurricular activities—Calculation of opportunity gaps.
Status: in_force

(1) A school district must calculate the opportunity gap in student possession of an associated student body card by subtracting the percentage of high school students who are low income and who possess an associated student body card from the percentage of high school students who are not low income and who possess an associated student body card. (2)(a) A school district must calculate the opportunity gap in athletic program participation by subtracting the percentage of high school students who are low income and who participated in an athletic program from the percentage of high school students who are not low income and who participated in an athletic program. (b) Although the calculation described in (a) of this subsection (2) is not required to use data on student participation in school clubs, high schools may include it at their discretion. (3) School districts may elect to exclude the number of students who are low income and who are participating in the running start program, as defined in RCW 28A.600.300 , when calculating opportunity gaps under this section.
RCW 28B.10.555 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 555
RCW 28B.10.555: Police forces for universities and The Evergreen State College—Powers.
Status: in_force

The members of a police force established under authority of RCW 28B.10.550 , when appointed and duly sworn: (1) Shall be peace officers of the state and have such police powers as are vested in sheriffs and peace officers generally under the laws of this state; and (2) May exercise such powers upon state lands devoted mainly to the educational or research activities of the institution to which they were appointed; and (3) Shall have power to pursue and arrest beyond the limits of such state lands, if necessary, all or any violators of the rules or regulations herein provided for.
RCW 28B.20.362 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 362
RCW 28B.20.362: 1939 conveyance of shorelands to university—Deed of conveyance.
Status: in_force

The governor is hereby authorized and directed to execute, and the secretary of state to attest, a deed conveying to the University of Washington all of said shorelands.
RCW 28B.95.020 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 95 / Section 020
RCW 28B.95.020: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Academic year" means the regular nine-month, three-quarter, or two-semester period annually occurring between August 1st and July 31st. (2) "Account" means the Washington advanced college tuition payment program account established for the deposit of all money received by the office from eligible purchasers and interest earnings on investments of funds in the account, as well as for all expenditures on behalf of eligible beneficiaries for the redemption of tuition units and for the development of any authorized college savings program pursuant to RCW 28B.95.150 . (3) "Advisor sold" means a channel through which a broker dealer, investment advisor, or other financial intermediary recommends the Washington college savings program established pursuant to RCW 28B.95.010 to eligible investors and assists with the opening and servicing of individual college savings program accounts. (4) "College savings program account" means the Washington college savings program account established pursuant to RCW 28B.95.085 . (5) "Committee on advanced tuition payment and college savings" or "committee" means a committee of the following members: The state treasurer, the director of the office of financial management, the director of the office, or their designees, and two members to be appointed by the governor, one representing program participants and one private business representative with marketing, public relations, or financial expertise. (6) "Contractual obligation" means a legally binding contract of the state with the purchaser and the beneficiary establishing that purchases of tuition units in the advanced college tuition payment program will be worth the same number of tuition units at the time of redemption as they were worth at the time of the purchase, except as provided in *RCW 28B.95.030 (7) and (8). (7) "Dual credit fees" means any fees charged to a student for participation in college in the high school under RCW 28A.600.287 or running start under RCW 28A.600.310 . (8) "Eligible beneficiary" means the person designated as the individual whose education expenses are to be paid from the advanced college tuition payment program or the college savings program. Qualified organizations, as allowed under section 529 of the federal internal revenue code, purchasing tuition unit contracts as future scholarships need not designate a beneficiary at the time of purchase. (9) "Eligible contributor" means an individual or organization that contributes money for the purchase of tuition units, and for an individual college savings program account established pursuant to this chapter for an eligible beneficiary. (10) "Eligible purchaser" means an individual or organization that has entered into a tuition unit contract with the governing body for the purchase of tuition units in the advanced college tuition payment program for an eligible beneficiary, or that has entered into a participant college savings program account contract for an eligible beneficiary. The state of Washington may be an eligible purchaser for purposes of purchasing tuition units to be held for granting Washington college bound scholarships. (11) "Full-time tuition charges" means resident tuition charges at a state institution of higher education for enrollments between ten credits and eighteen credit hours per academic term. (12) "Governing body" means the committee empowered by the legislature to administer the Washington advanced college tuition payment program and the Washington college savings program. (13) "Individual college savings program account" means the formal record of transactions relating to a Washington college savings program beneficiary. (14) "Institution of higher education" means an institution that offers education beyond the secondary level and is recognized by the internal revenue service under chapter 529 of the internal revenue code. (15) "Investment board" means the state investment board as defined in chapter 43.33A RCW. (16) "Investment manager" means the state investment board, another state, or any other entity as selected by the governing body, including another college savings plan established pursuant to section 529 of the internal revenue code. (17) "Office" means the office of student financial assistance as defined in chapter 28B.76 RCW. (18) "Owner" means the eligible purchaser or the purchaser's successor in interest who shall have the exclusive authority to make decisions with respect to the tuition unit contract or the individual college savings program contract. The owner has exclusive authority and responsibility to establish and change the asset investment options for a beneficiaries' individual college savings program account. (19) "Participant college savings program account contract" means a contract to participate in the Washington college savings program between an eligible purchaser and the office. (20) "State institution of higher education" means institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 . (21) "Tuition and fees" means undergraduate tuition and services and activities fees as defined in RCW 28B.15.020 and 28B.15.041 rounded to the nearest whole dollar. For purposes of this chapter, services and activities fees do not include fees charged for the payment of bonds heretofore or hereafter issued for, or other indebtedness incurred to pay, all or part of the cost of acquiring, constructing, or installing any lands, buildings, or facilities. (22) "Tuition unit contract" means a contract between an eligible purchaser and the governing body, or a successor agency appointed for administration of this chapter, for the purchase of tuition units in the advanced college tuition payment program for a specified beneficiary that may be redeemed at a later date for an equal number of tuition units, except as provided in *RCW 28B.95.030 (7) and (8). (23) "Unit cash value price" means the total value of assets under management in the advanced college tuition payment program on a date to be determined by the committee, divided by the total number of outstanding units purchased by eligible purchasers before July 1, 2015, and any outstanding units accrued by eligible purchasers as a result of the July 2017 unit rebase. For purposes of this calculation, the total market value of assets shall exclude the total accumulated market value of proceeds from units purchased after June 30, 2015. (24) "Unit purchase price" means the minimum cost to purchase one tuition unit in the advanced college tuition payment program for an eligible beneficiary. Generally, the minimum purchase price is one percent of the undergraduate tuition and fees for the current year, rounded to the nearest whole dollar, adjusted for the costs of administration and adjusted to ensure the actuarial soundness of the account. The analysis for price setting shall also include, but not be limited to consideration of past and projected patterns of tuition increases, program liability, past and projected investment returns, and the need for a prudent stabilization reserve.
RCW 28B.20.130 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 130
RCW 28B.20.130: Powers and duties of regents—General.
Status: in_force

General powers and duties of the board of regents are as follows: (1) To have full control of the university and its property of various kinds, except as otherwise provided by law. (2) To employ the president of the university, his or her assistants, members of the faculty, and employees of the institution, who except as otherwise provided by law, shall hold their positions during the pleasure of said board of regents. (3) Establish entrance requirements for students seeking admission to the university which meet or exceed the standards specified under RCW 28B.77.020 . Completion of examinations satisfactory to the university may be a prerequisite for entrance by any applicant at the university's discretion. Evidence of completion of public high schools and other educational institutions whose courses of study meet the approval of the university may be acceptable for entrance. (4) Establish such colleges, schools, or departments necessary to carry out the purpose of the university and not otherwise proscribed by law. (5) With the assistance of the faculty of the university, prescribe the course of study in the various colleges, schools, and departments of the institution and publish the necessary catalogues thereof. (6) Grant to students such certificates or degrees as recommended for such students by the faculty. The board, upon recommendation of the faculty, may also confer honorary degrees upon persons other than graduates of this university in recognition of their learning or devotion to literature, art, or science: PROVIDED, That no degree shall ever be conferred in consideration of the payment of money or the giving of property of whatsoever kind. (7) Accept such gifts, grants, conveyances, bequests, and devises, whether real or personal property, or both, in trust or otherwise, for the use or benefit of the university, its colleges, schools, departments, or agencies; and sell, lease or exchange, invest or expend the same or the proceeds, rents, profits, and income thereof except as limited by the terms of said gifts, grants, conveyances, bequests, and devises. The board shall adopt proper rules to govern and protect the receipt and expenditure of the proceeds of all fees, and the proceeds, rents, profits, and income of all gifts, grants, conveyances, bequests, and devises above-mentioned. (8) Except as otherwise provided by law, to enter into such contracts as the regents deem essential to university purposes. (9) To submit upon request such reports as will be helpful to the governor and to the legislature in providing for the institution. (10) To offer new degree programs, offer off-campus programs, participate in consortia or centers, contract for off-campus educational programs, and purchase or lease major off-campus facilities in accordance with RCW 28B.77.080 . (11) To confer honorary degrees upon persons who request an honorary degree if they were students at the university in 1942 and did not graduate because they were ordered into an internment camp. The honorary degree may also be requested by a representative of deceased persons who meet these requirements. For the purposes of this subsection, "internment camp" means a relocation center to which persons were ordered evacuated by Presidential Executive Order 9066, signed February 19, 1942.
RCW 28A.335.020 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 335 / Section 020
RCW 28A.335.020: School closures—Policy of citizen involvement required—Summary of effects—Hearings—Notice.
Status: in_force

Before any school closure, a school district board of directors shall adopt a policy regarding school closures which provides for citizen involvement before the school district board of directors considers the closure of any school for instructional purposes. The policy adopted shall include provisions for the development of a written summary containing an analysis as to the effects of the proposed school closure. The policy shall also include a requirement that during the ninety days before a school district's final decision upon any school closure, the school board of directors shall conduct hearings to receive testimony from the public on any issues related to the closure of any school for instructional purposes. The policy shall require separate hearings for each school which is proposed to be closed. The policy adopted shall provide for reasonable notice to the residents affected by the proposed school closure. At a minimum, the notice of any hearing pertaining to a proposed school closure shall contain the date, time, place, and purpose of the hearing. Notice of each hearing shall be published once each week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the area where the school, subject to closure, is located. The last notice of hearing shall be published not later than seven days immediately before the final hearing.
RCW 28B.50.142 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 142
RCW 28B.50.142: Treasurer of board—Duties—Bond.
Status: in_force

Each board of trustees shall appoint a treasurer who shall be the financial officer of the board and who shall hold office during the pleasure of the board. Each treasurer shall render a true and faithful account of all moneys received and paid out by him or her, comply with the provisions of RCW 28B.50.143 , and shall give bond for the faithful performance of the duties of his or her office in such amount as the trustees require: PROVIDED, That the respective community and technical colleges shall pay the fees for any such bonds.
RCW 28A.604.903 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 604 / Section 903
RCW 28A.604.903: Effective date—2015 c 277.
Status: in_force

This act takes effect July 1, 2016.
RCW 28B.30.810 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 810
RCW 28B.30.810: Dairy/forage and agricultural research facility—Rainier school farm—Revolving fund—Lease of herd, lands, authorized.
Status: in_force

(1) Washington State University shall establish and operate a dairy/forage and agricultural research facility at the Rainier school farm. (2) Local funds generated through operation of this facility shall be managed in a revolving fund, established herewith, by the university. This fund shall consist of all moneys received in connection with the operation of the facility and any moneys appropriated to the fund by law. Disbursements from the revolving fund shall be on authorization of the president of the university or the president's designee. In order to maintain an effective expenditure and revenue control, this fund, to be known as the dairy/forage facility revolving fund, shall be subject in all respects to chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required to permit expenditures and payment of obligations from the fund. (3) In the event state funding is not sufficient to operate the dairy cattle herd, the university is authorized to lease the herd, together with the land necessary to maintain the same, for such period and upon such terms as the university board of regents shall deem proper.
RCW 28B.30.054 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 054
RCW 28B.30.054: Credits—Statewide transfer policy and agreement—Establishment.
Status: in_force

See RCW 28B.77.210 and 28B.77.215 .
RCW 28A.300.570 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 570
RCW 28A.300.570: Support of reading and early literacy.
Status: in_force

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In support of reading and early literacy, the office of the superintendent of public instruction is responsible for: (1) Continuing to work collaboratively with state and regional partners such as the department of children, youth, and families and the educational service districts to establish early literacy benchmarks and standards and to implement the Washington state comprehensive literacy plan; (2) Disseminating research and information to school districts about evidence-based programs and practices in reading readiness skills, early literacy, and reading instruction; (3) Providing statewide models to support school districts that are implementing response to intervention initiatives, positive behavior intervention support systems, or other similar comprehensive models of data-based identification and early intervention; and (4) Within available funds and in partnership with the educational service districts, providing technical assistance and professional development opportunities for school districts.
RCW 28C.18.010 — Washington Code / Title 28C / Chapter 18 / Section 010
RCW 28C.18.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this title. (1) "Adult basic education" means instruction designed to achieve mastery of skills in reading, writing, oral communication, and computation at a level sufficient to allow the individual to function effectively as a parent, worker, and citizen in the United States, commensurate with that individual's actual ability level, and includes English as a second language and preparation and testing services for a high school equivalency certificate as provided in RCW 28B.50.536 . (2) "Board" means the workforce training and education coordinating board. (3) "Director" means the director of the workforce training and education coordinating board. (4) "Industry skill panel" means a regional partnership of business, labor, and education leaders that identifies skill gaps in a key economic cluster and enables the industry and public partners to respond to and be proactive in addressing workforce skill needs. (5) "Training system" means programs and courses of secondary vocational education, technical college programs and courses, community college vocational programs and courses, private career school and college programs and courses, employer-sponsored training, adult basic education programs and courses, programs and courses funded by the federal workforce innovation and opportunity act, programs and courses funded by the federal vocational act, programs and courses funded under the federal adult education act, publicly funded programs and courses for adult literacy education, and apprenticeships, and programs and courses offered by private and public nonprofit organizations that are representative of communities or significant segments of communities and provide job training or adult literacy services. (6) "Vocational education" means organized educational programs offering a sequence of courses which are directly related to the preparation or retraining of individuals in paid or unpaid employment in current or emerging occupations requiring other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree. Such programs shall include competency-based applied learning which contributes to an individual's academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning, and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, and the occupational-specific skills necessary for economic independence as a productive and contributing member of society. Such term also includes applied technology education. (7) "Workforce development council" means a local workforce development board as established in P.L. 113-128 Sec. 107. (8) "Workforce skills" means skills developed through applied learning that strengthen and reinforce an individual's academic knowledge, critical thinking, problem solving, and work ethic and, thereby, develop the employability, occupational skills, and management of home and work responsibilities necessary for economic independence.
RCW 28A.415.400 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 415 / Section 400
RCW 28A.415.400: Reading instruction and early literacy—Professional development.
Status: in_force

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(1) High quality professional development is essential for educators to keep abreast of the important advances in research that are occurring regarding instructional strategies and curriculum. Professional development in early literacy is especially important to support the instruction of young readers since reading proficiency is a crucial element for student academic success. (2) Subject to funds appropriated for this specific purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall create partnerships with the educational service districts and public or private institutions of higher education with approved educator preparation programs to develop and deliver research-based professional development learning opportunities in reading instruction and early literacy for teachers of kindergarten through fourth grade students.
RCW 28A.335.260 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 335 / Section 260
RCW 28A.335.260: School property used for public purposes—Community buildings.
Status: in_force

Each school district of the second class, by itself or in combination with any other district or districts, shall have power, when in the judgment of the school board it shall be deemed expedient, to reconstruct, remodel, or build schoolhouses, and to erect, purchase, lease or otherwise acquire other improvements and real and personal property, and establish a communal assembly place and appurtenances, and supply the same with suitable and convenient furnishings and facilities for the uses mentioned in RCW 28A.335.250 .
RCW 28A.230.179 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 230 / Section 179
RCW 28A.230.179: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction.
Status: in_force

(1) Each school district that operates a high school must offer instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation to students as provided in this section. Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation must be included in at least one health class necessary for graduation. (2) Instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation under this section must: (a) Be an instructional program developed by the American heart association or the American red cross or be nationally recognized and based on the most current national evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation; (b) Include appropriate use of an automated external defibrillator, which may be taught by video; and (c) Incorporate hands-on practice in addition to cognitive learning. (3) School districts may offer the instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation directly or arrange for the instruction to be provided by available community-based providers. The instruction is not required to be provided by a certificated teacher. Certificated teachers providing the instruction are not required to be certified trainers of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A student is not required to earn certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation to successfully complete the instruction for the purposes of this section.
RCW 28B.30.067 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 067
RCW 28B.30.067: Wine grape industry, instruction relating to—Purpose.
Status: in_force

Marked increases in state and national consumption make it evident that our developing wine grape industry has a bright future. To help assure its success the legislature concludes that Washington State University should provide a sound research, extension, and resident instruction base for both wine grape production and the processing aspects of the wine industry.
RCW 28A.225.160 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 225 / Section 160
RCW 28A.225.160: Qualification for admission to district's schools—Fees for preadmission screening.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section and otherwise provided by law, it is the general policy of the state that the common schools shall be open to the admission of all persons who are five years of age and less than 21 years residing in that school district, and remain open for admission to students with disabilities as defined in RCW 28A.155.020 from age 21 until the end of the school year in which those students turn 22 years of age. Except as otherwise provided by law or rules adopted by the superintendent of public instruction, districts may establish uniform entry qualifications, including but not limited to birthdate requirements, for admission to kindergarten and first grade programs of the common schools. Such rules may provide for individualized exceptions based upon the ability, or the need, or both, of an individual student. Nothing in this section authorizes school districts, public schools, or the superintendent of public instruction to create state-funded programs based on entry qualification exceptions except as otherwise expressly provided by law. (2) For the purpose of complying with any rule adopted by the superintendent of public instruction that authorizes a preadmission screening process as a prerequisite to granting individualized exceptions to the uniform entry qualifications, a school district may collect fees to cover expenses incurred in the administration of any preadmission screening process: PROVIDED, That in so establishing such fee or fees, the district shall adopt rules for waiving and reducing such fees in the cases of those persons whose families, by reason of their low income, would have difficulty in paying the entire amount of such fees. (3) A student who meets the definition of a child of a military family in transition under Article II of RCW 28A.705.010 shall be permitted to continue enrollment at the grade level in the common schools commensurate with the grade level of the student when attending school in the sending state as defined in Article II of RCW 28A.705.010 , regardless of age or birthdate requirements.
RCW 28B.10.151 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 151
RCW 28B.10.151: Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Reports.
Status: in_force

By December 31, 2024, and biennially thereafter, the state board for community and technical colleges and an organization representing the presidents of the public four-year institutions of higher education shall each submit a report to the higher education committees of the legislature in accordance with RCW 43.01.036 for their respective institutions of higher education. The reports must include the following: (1) Information on the professional development programs implemented by each institution of higher education, including updates on progress towards meeting the goal outlined in section 1, chapter 275, Laws of 2021; (2) A summary of results of the campus climate assessments and other relevant information received by the institutions of higher education; and (3) By December 31, 2026, and biennially thereafter, the reports must also include information on the student diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism programs implemented by each institution of higher education.
RCW 28A.175.155 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 175 / Section 155
RCW 28A.175.155: PASS program—High school completion account.
Status: in_force

The high school completion account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Revenues to the account shall consist of appropriations made by the legislature, federal funds, gifts or grants from the private sector or foundations, and other sources deposited in the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for proven dropout prevention and intervention programs identified under RCW 28A.175.135 and to make PASS program awards under RCW 28A.175.145 . Only the superintendent of public instruction or the superintendent'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.150.320 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 150 / Section 320
RCW 28A.150.320: Month of the kindergartner.
Status: in_force

September is the month of the kindergartner. Each September elementary schools are encouraged to determine a method to celebrate new kindergartners as they begin their life in K-12 education.
RCW 28B.124.020 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 124 / Section 020
RCW 28B.124.020: Credit towards a degree report.
Status: in_force

(1) The student achievement council shall contract with the William D. Ruckelshaus center to do the following: (a) Evaluate paths to credentials for apprentices, including recommendations on the requirements and benefits of expanding the multioccupational trades degree, and exploration of other credentials that will support transfer to baccalaureate degrees or other advanced credentials for apprentices. This evaluation may include options for instructional modality and analysis of the opportunities and limitations for incorporating general education course requirements into degree pathways for apprentices. The evaluation may also include reviewing credit articulation within the college system, prior learning assessments, and competency-based models, as applicable; (b) Examine national best practices in delivery and award of educational credentials to apprentices. This exploration may include assessment of the governance structures and operational models for delivery of apprenticeship degree pathways, including operational considerations and costs associated with those models, and make recommendations on the model or models best suited for implementation in Washington with consideration on sustainably funding and growing state registered apprenticeships in the future; (c) Research apprentices' demand for degrees, for individuals in, or who have completed, a state registered apprenticeship program; (d) Review the current funding model for apprentices within the community and technical college system, with consideration on the use of state funds for apprenticeships, and national funding structures for apprenticeship programs that could be applied within Washington state. The center must consult with the Washington state apprenticeship council established under chapter 49.04 RCW, the state board for community and technical colleges, the associated general contractors of Washington, the association of Washington business, and any other relevant or impacted parties as needed to provide recommendations to the legislature on a sustainable funding model for related supplemental instruction and credit for apprentices through the community and technical college system to ensure it fully covers institutional and apprenticeship program costs of related supplemental instruction. This funding model review may include institutional costs of developing, administering, delivering, hosting, instructing, and contracting. These recommendations must be included in the annual report established in subsection (2) of this section; (e) Consult with the state board for community and technical colleges, an organization representing the presidents of the public four-year institutions of higher education, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the joint transfer council of Washington, the department of labor and industries, the Washington state labor council, the associated general contractors of Washington, the association of Washington business, the Washington building trades council, the student achievement council, the independent colleges of Washington, private career colleges, an accrediting body, career connect, and other stakeholders with interests and expertise in apprenticeship training and higher education mobility; (f) Identify and remove barriers for apprentices to access the Washington college grant program, established under RCW 28B.92.200 , and all other student services and support programs and resources. (2) The student achievement council shall report annually by December 1st, beginning in 2023, in compliance with RCW 43.01.036 , the William D. Ruckelshaus Center's progress, findings, and recommendations to the appropriate higher education committees of the legislature on the evaluations in subsection (1) of this section. The annual report in 2026 shall provide viable policy options for degree pathways for individuals who complete state registered apprenticeship programs. (3) The apprenticeship council, in consultation with the state board for community and technical colleges, the student achievement council, an organization representing the presidents of the public four-year institutions of higher education, and any other relevant or impacted parties as needed, shall explore whether the state should establish an institution, or centralized program, for apprentices to receive related supplemental instruction for credit towards a degree. A report on their findings, with a recommendation, must be included in the December 1, 2023, annual report established in subsection (2) of this section. (4) This section expires July 1, 2028.
RCW 28C.10.100 — Washington Code / Title 28C / Chapter 10 / Section 100
RCW 28C.10.100: Suspension or modification of requirements of chapter.
Status: in_force

The executive director of the agency may suspend or modify any of the requirements under this chapter in a particular case if the agency finds that: (1) The suspension or modification is consistent with the purposes of this chapter; and (2) The education to be offered addresses a substantial, demonstrated need among residents of the state or that literal application of this chapter would cause a manifestly unreasonable hardship.
RCW 28A.315.221 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 315 / Section 221
RCW 28A.315.221: Financial oversight committee—Membership—Review of financially insolvent districts—Enhanced financial monitoring—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The superintendent of public instruction shall convene a financial oversight committee: (a) At the request of the board of directors of a financially insolvent district; (b) When the superintendent of public instruction determines a district is financially insolvent, after first consulting with the educational service district where the district is located and notifying the district the committee will be convened; or (c) When a district has been on binding conditions pursuant to RCW 28A.505.110 for two consecutive years and does not have a satisfactory financial plan. (2) The financial oversight committee comprises two representatives from the office of the superintendent of public instruction, one representative from an educational service district where a financially insolvent school district is not located, and one nonvoting representative from the educational service district where the financially insolvent school district is located. (3) The financial oversight committee shall review the financial condition of a financially insolvent school district. In conducting its review, the committee shall hold a public hearing in the financially insolvent school district or educational service district in order to receive public comment on any proposed financial plans. If the financial oversight committee feels that dissolution of the financially insolvent school district is a valid option, it shall receive input at the public hearing on options for dissolving said school district. (4) After holding a public hearing as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the financial oversight committee must make a recommendation to the superintendent of public instruction to either dissolve a financially insolvent school district or to place a district under enhanced financial monitoring to reduce the risk of dissolution due to insolvency. The superintendent of public instruction must implement financial oversight committee recommendations via enhanced financial oversight, which will be monitored by the educational service district. (5) Enhanced financial oversight may include, but is not limited to, the following types of actions, which the superintendent of public instruction is expressly authorized to implement and enforce: (a) Appointment of a special administrator to: Oversee and carry out financial conditions imposed on the district as recommended by the financial oversight committee; and approve temporary interfund loan transactions authorized under RCW 28A.320.340 as appropriate; (b) Review, approval, and limitations on a school district's authority to enter into contracts; (c) Review, approval, and limitations on hiring and personnel actions; (d) Liquidation or disposition of fixed assets and contractual liabilities by any reasonable and documented method provided the liquidation or disposition of fixed assets and contractual liabilities is reasonably necessary before filing a dissolution petition; and (e) Directing the sale of real property or assets of the school district and directing the deposit of proceeds from such sale into a fund as selected by the committee. (6) Any new, amended, or renewed contract entered into by a school district that is subject to enhanced financial monitoring that has not been approved by the educational service district or special administrator, or that is inconsistent with conditions imposed on the district pursuant to this section, is null and void. (7) Any action taken by a school district subject to enhanced financial monitoring that is likely to affect the district's finances is null and void if the action was not approved by the educational service district or special administrator or if the action is inconsistent with conditions imposed on the district pursuant to this section. (8) The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions in this section, which may include, but are not limited to, identifying the responsibilities and authority of the financial oversight committee, the educational service district, the special administrator, and the school district and the implementation of enhanced financial oversight.
RCW 28A.215.060 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 215 / Section 060
RCW 28A.215.060: Community learning center program—Purpose—Grants—Reports.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington community learning center program is established. The program shall be administered by the office of the superintendent of public instruction. The purposes of the program include: (a) Supporting the creation or expansion of community learning centers that provide students with tutoring and educational enrichment when school is not in session; (b) Providing training and professional development for community learning center program staff; (c) Increasing public awareness of the availability and benefits of after-school programs; and (d) Supporting statewide after-school intermediary organizations in their efforts to provide leadership, coordination, technical assistance, professional development, advocacy, and programmatic support to the Washington community learning center programs and after-school programs throughout the state. (2)(a) Subject to funds appropriated for this purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction may provide community learning center grants to any public or private organization that meets the eligibility criteria of the federal twenty-first century community learning centers program. (b) Priority may be given to grant requests submitted jointly by one or more schools or school districts and one or more community-based organizations or other nonschool partners. (c) Priority may also be given to grant requests for after-school programs focusing on improving mathematics achievement, particularly for middle and junior high school students. (d) Priority shall be given to grant requests that: (i) Focus on improving reading and mathematics proficiency for students who attend schools that have been identified as being in need of improvement under section 1116 of Title I of the federal no child left behind act of 2001; and (ii) Include a public/private partnership agreement or proposal for how to provide free transportation for those students in need that are involved in the program. (3) Community learning center grant funds may be used to carry out a broad array of out-of-school activities that support and enhance academic achievement. The activities may include but need not be limited to: (a) Remedial and academic enrichment; (b) Mathematics, reading, and science education; (c) Arts and music education; (d) Entrepreneurial education; (e) Community service; (f) Tutoring and mentoring programs; (g) Programs enhancing the language skills and academic achievement of limited English proficient students; (h) Recreational and athletic activities; (i) Telecommunications and technology education; (j) Programs that promote parental involvement and family literacy; (k) Drug and violence prevention, counseling, and character education programs; and (l) Programs that assist students who have been truant, suspended, or expelled, to improve their academic achievement. (4) Each community learning center grant may be made for a maximum of five years. Each grant recipient shall report annually to the office of the superintendent of public instruction on what transportation services are being used to assist students in accessing the program and how those services are being funded. Based on this information, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall compile a list of transportation service options being used and make that list available to all after-school program providers that were eligible for the community learning center program grants. (5) To the extent that funding is available for this purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction may provide grants or other support for the training and professional development of community learning center staff, the activities of intermediary after-school organizations, and efforts to increase public awareness of the availability and benefits of after-school programs. (6) Schools or school districts that receive a community learning center grant under this section may seek approval from the office of the superintendent of public instruction for flexibility to use a portion of their state transportation funds for the costs of transporting students to and from the community learning center program. (7) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall evaluate program outcomes and report to the governor and the education committees of the legislature on the outcomes of the grants and make recommendations related to program modification, sustainability, and possible expansion. An interim report is due November 1, 2008. A final report is due December 1, 2009.
RCW 28B.10.022 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 022
RCW 28B.10.022: Authority to enter into financing contracts—Notice.
Status: in_force

(1) The boards of regents of the state universities and the boards of trustees of the regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the state board for community and technical colleges, are severally authorized to enter into financing contracts as provided in chapter 39.94 RCW. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, financing contracts shall be subject to the approval of the state finance committee. (2) The board of regents of a state university may enter into financing contracts which are payable solely from and secured by all or any component of the fees and revenues of the university derived from its ownership and operation of its facilities not subject to appropriation by the legislature and not constituting "general state revenues," as defined in Article VIII, section 1 of the state Constitution, without the prior approval of the state finance committee. (3) Except for financing contracts for facilities or equipment described under chapter 28B.140 RCW, the board of regents shall notify the state finance committee at least sixty days prior to entering into such contract and provide information relating to such contract as requested by the state finance committee.
RCW 28A.225.005 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 225 / Section 005
RCW 28A.225.005: Information for students and parents.
Status: in_force

(1) Each school within a school district shall inform the students and the parents of the students enrolled in the school about: The benefits of regular school attendance; the potential effects of excessive absenteeism, whether excused or unexcused, on academic achievement, and graduation and dropout rates; the school's expectations of the parents and guardians to ensure regular school attendance by the child; the resources available to assist the child and the parents and guardians; the role and responsibilities of the school; and the consequences of truancy, including the compulsory education requirements under this chapter. The school shall provide access to the information before or at the time of enrollment of the child at a new school and at the beginning of each school year. If the school regularly and ordinarily communicates most other information to parents online, providing online access to the information required by this section satisfies the requirements of this section unless a parent or guardian specifically requests information to be provided in written form. Reasonable efforts must be made to enable parents to request and receive the information in a language in which they are fluent. A parent must date and acknowledge review of this information online or in writing before or at the time of enrollment of the child at a new school and at the beginning of each school year. (2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall develop a template that schools may use to satisfy the requirements of subsection (1) of this section and shall post the information on its website.
RCW 28B.20.340 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 340
RCW 28B.20.340: University site dedicated for street and boulevard purposes—Description.
Status: in_force

There is hereby dedicated to the public for street and boulevard purposes the following described lands situated in section 16, township 25 north, range 4 east, W.M., and blocks 7 and 8 of Lake Washington shorelands, to wit: Beginning at the one-quarter (1/4) corner on the north line of said section sixteen (16); thence east along the north line thereof, a distance of three hundred forty-nine and thirty-four one-hundredths (349.34) feet; thence south at right angles to the said north line, a distance of thirty-five feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence south eighty-nine degrees fifty-seven minutes and forty-three seconds (89˚57'43") east a distance of six hundred seventy-three and seventeen one-hundredths (673.17) feet; thence southwesterly along the arc of a curve to the left, having a uniform radius of one thousand (1,000) feet, said curve being tangent to the last above described line, a distance of one thousand three hundred seventy-three and six one-hundredths (1,373.06) feet to a point of tangency; thence south eleven degrees twenty-two minutes and two seconds (11˚22'02") west, a distance of five hundred fifty-six and twenty-two one-hundredths (556.22) feet to a point of tangency on the easterly margin of Montlake Boulevard as laid off and established by Ordinance No. 26332; thence along said easterly margin northerly along the arc of a curve to the left, having a uniform radius of four hundred sixty (460) feet, a distance of one hundred forty-three and forty-one one-hundredths (143.41) feet to a point of a reverse curve; thence northerly along the arc of a curve to the right having a uniform radius of four hundred sixty (460) feet, a distance of one hundred twenty and ninety-four one-hundredths (120.94) feet to a point of reverse curve; thence northerly along the arc of a curve to the left, having a uniform radius of two thousand nine hundred seventy-four and ninety-three one-hundredths (2,974.93) feet, a distance of two hundred eighty-four (284) feet; thence departing from said easterly margin north eleven degrees twenty-two minutes and two seconds (11˚22'02") east, a distance of fourteen and seventy-four one-hundredths (14.74) feet to the beginning of a curve to the right, having a uniform radius of one thousand seventy (1,070) feet; thence northeasterly along the arc of said curve, a distance of seven hundred ninety-six and thirty-three one-hundredths (796.33) feet to a point of reverse curve; thence northeasterly, northerly and northwesterly along the arc of a curve to the left, having a uniform radius of seventy-four and forty-six one-hundredths (74.46) feet, a distance of one hundred eighty-seven and ten one-hundredths (187.10) feet to the point of beginning. Also the following described lands, to wit: Beginning at a point on the east line of said section, said point being distant nine hundred eighty-nine and sixty one-hundredths (989.60) feet south from the northeast corner of said section; thence south along said east line a distance of four hundred seventy-nine and fifty-three one-hundredths (479.53) feet to a point on the government meander line along the shore of Lake Washington; thence along said meander line south seventy-eight degrees thirteen minutes thirty-three seconds (78˚13'33") west, a distance of sixty-six and fifty one-hundredths (66.50) feet; thence north twenty-nine degrees forty-six minutes twenty-seven seconds (29˚46'27") west, a distance of one hundred sixty-six and ninety-two one-hundredths (166.92) feet; thence departing from said meander line north no degrees fifty-three minutes seven seconds (0˚53'07") east, a distance of three hundred fifty-four and sixty-three one-hundredths (354.63) feet; thence northwesterly along the arc of a curve to the right having a uniform radius of one hundred eighty-five (185) feet, a distance of twenty-two and two one-hundredths (22.02) feet to a point of tangency on a line which bears north twenty-nine degrees six minutes fifty-three seconds (29˚06'53") west; thence northwesterly along said line, a distance of nine hundred eighteen and sixty-five one-hundredths (918.65) feet to the beginning of a curve to the left, having a uniform radius of two hundred fifty (250) feet; thence northwesterly along the arc of said curve, a distance of two hundred sixty-five and fifty one-hundredths (265.50) feet to a point of tangency on the south margin of East Forty-fifth Street; thence east along said south margin, a distance of three hundred twenty-nine and fourteen one-hundredths (329.14) feet to a point which is distant five hundred ten and seventy-nine one-hundredths (510.79) feet west from the east line of said section sixteen (16); thence southwesterly, southerly and southeasterly along the arc of a curve to the left having a uniform radius of sixty (60) feet a distance of one hundred twenty-four and seventy-eight one-hundredths (124.78) feet to a point of tangency; thence south twenty-nine degrees six minutes fifty-three seconds (29˚06'53") east, a distance of nine hundred twenty-four and twenty-four one-hundredths (924.24) feet to the beginning of a curve to the left having a uniform radius of one hundred fifteen (115) feet; thence southeasterly along the arc of said curve, a distance of one hundred twenty and fifty-one one-hundredths (120.51) feet to the point of beginning.
RCW 28B.15.600 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 600
RCW 28B.15.600: Refunds or cancellation of fees—Four-year institutions of higher education.
Status: in_force

(1) The governing boards of the state universities, the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College may refund or cancel in full the tuition and services and activities fees if the student withdraws from a university or college course or program prior to the sixth day of instruction of the quarter or semester for which the fees have been paid or are due. If the student withdraws on or after the sixth day of instruction, the governing boards may refund or cancel up to one-half of the fees, provided such withdrawal occurs within the first thirty calendar days following the beginning of instruction. However, if a different policy is required by federal law in order for the institution of higher education to maintain eligibility for federal funding of programs, the governing board may adopt a refund policy that meets the minimum requirements of the federal law, and the policy may treat all students attending the institution in the same manner. Additionally, if federal law provides that students who receive federal financial aid must return a larger amount to the federal government than that refunded by the institution, the governing board may adopt a refund policy that uses the formula used to calculate the amount returned to the federal government, and the policy may treat all students attending the institution in the same manner. (2) The governing boards of the respective universities and college may adopt rules for the refund of tuition and fees for courses or programs that begin after the start of the regular quarter or semester. (3) The governing boards may extend the refund or cancellation period for students who withdraw for medical reasons, shall adopt policies that comply with RCW 28B.10.270 for students who are called into the military service of the United States, and may refund other fees pursuant to such rules as they may prescribe.
RCW 28A.235.010 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 235 / Section 010
RCW 28A.235.010: Superintendent of public instruction authorized to receive and disburse federal funds.
Status: in_force

The superintendent of public instruction is hereby authorized to receive and disburse federal funds made available by acts of congress for the assistance of private nonprofit organizations in providing food services to children and adults according to the provisions of 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1751 et seq., the national school lunch act as amended, and 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1771, et seq., the child nutrition act of 1966, as amended.
RCW 28A.345.050 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 345 / Section 050
RCW 28A.345.050: Association dues—Payment.
Status: in_force

The school directors' association may establish a graduated schedule of dues for members of the association based upon the number of certificated personnel in each district. Dues shall be established for the directors of each district as a group. The total of all dues assessed shall not exceed twenty-seven cents for each one thousand dollars of the statewide total of all school districts' general fund receipts. The board of directors of a school district shall make provision for payment out of the general fund of the district of the dues of association members resident in the district, which payment shall be made in the manner provided by law for the payment of other claims against the general fund of the district. The dues for each school district shall be due and payable on the first day of January of each year.
RCW 28B.15.541 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 541
RCW 28B.15.541: Waiver of tuition and fees for tribal elders—Community and technical colleges.
Status: in_force

(1) Each community and technical college may waive all or a portion of tuition fees and services and activity fees for tribal elders over the age of 55 from eligible Indian tribes as defined in RCW 43.376.010 . (2) The state board for community and technical colleges may adopt and amend as necessary rules to implement this section.
RCW 28A.640.060 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 640 / Section 060
RCW 28A.640.060: Decisions of school materials subject to chapter.
Status: in_force

In accordance with RCW 28A.320.233 , decisions by school district boards of directors, charter school boards under chapter 28A.710 RCW, and state-tribal education compact schools subject to chapter 28A.715 RCW that pertain to textbooks, instructional materials, supplemental instructional materials, and other curriculum for student instruction may be subject to the provisions of this chapter.
RCW 28A.330.250 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 330 / Section 250
RCW 28A.330.250: Condensed compliance reports.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning September 1, 2011, second-class districts may annually submit a condensed compliance report to the superintendent of public instruction. (2) The boards of directors of second-class districts that choose to submit a condensed compliance report must: (a) Dedicate a public meeting for reviewing the report and receiving public testimony; (b) Adopt the report at a public meeting; and (c) Require the report to be signed by the school district superintendent and chair of the board and acknowledged before a notary public. (3) Compliance requests from the superintendent of public instruction not tied to funding are voluntary for second-class districts submitting a condensed compliance report. (4) For the purposes of this section, compliance requests do not include data requests required to be submitted in accordance with federal or state law or for purposes of program evaluation or accountability, including data for a comprehensive K-12 education data improvement system.
RCW 28B.10.115 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 115
RCW 28B.10.115: Major lines common to University of Washington and Washington State University.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in RCW 28B.30.058 , the courses of instruction of both the University of Washington and Washington State University shall embrace as major lines, pharmacy, architecture, and forest management as distinguished from forest products and logging engineering which are exclusive to the University of Washington. These major lines shall be offered and taught at said institutions only.
RCW 28B.30.120 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 120
RCW 28B.30.120: Regents—Open public meetings—Vacancy not to affect rights of remaining members.
Status: in_force

Meetings of the board of regents may be called in such manner as the board may prescribe and shall follow procedures for open public meetings in chapter 42.30 RCW. A full meeting of the board shall be called at least once a year. The board shall provide time for public comment at each meeting. No vacancy in said board shall impair the rights of the remaining members of the board.
RCW 28A.415.300 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 415 / Section 300
RCW 28A.415.300: Rules.
Status: in_force

The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules as necessary under chapter 34.05 RCW to administer the principal and superintendent and program administrator internship support programs.
RCW 28A.320.310 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 310
RCW 28A.320.310: Investment of building funds—Restrictions.
Status: in_force

The board of directors of any school district of the state of Washington which now has, or hereafter shall have, funds in the capital projects fund of the district in the office of the county treasurer which in the judgment of said board are not required for the immediate necessities of the district, may invest and reinvest all, or any part, of such funds pursuant to RCW 35.39.030 , 36.29.020 , 36.29.022 , 36.29.024 , 39.59.020 , * 39.59.030 , and 43.84.080 : PROVIDED, That nothing herein authorized, or the type and character of the securities thus specified, shall have in itself the effect of delaying any program of building for which said funds shall have been authorized. Said funds and said securities and the profit and interest thereon, and the proceeds thereof, shall be held by the county treasurer to the credit and benefit of the capital projects fund of the district in the county treasurer's office.
RCW 28B.10.487 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 487
RCW 28B.10.487: Charitable gift annuities, issuance of by universities and The Evergreen State College—Obligation as to annuity payments.
Status: in_force

The obligation to make annuity payments to individuals under charitable gift annuity agreements issued by the board of a state university, regional university, or of the state college pursuant to RCW 28B.10.485 shall be secured by and limited to the assets given in exchange for the annuity and reserves established by the board. Such agreements shall not constitute: (1) An obligation, either general or special, of the state; or (2) A general obligation of a state university, regional university, or of the state college or of the board.
RCW 28B.900.010 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 900 / Section 010
RCW 28B.900.010: Repeals and savings—1969 ex.s. c 223.
Status: in_force

See 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.98.010 . Formerly RCW 28B.98.010 .
RCW 28A.330.030 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 330 / Section 030
RCW 28A.330.030: Duties of president.
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the president to preside at all meetings of the board, and to perform such other duties as the board may prescribe.
RCW 28B.145.090 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 145 / Section 090
RCW 28B.145.090: Investments by the state investment board.
Status: in_force

(1) The board may elect to have the state investment board invest the funds in the scholarship account, the student support pathways account, the advanced degrees pathways account, and the endowment account described under RCW 28B.145.030 (2)(b). If the board so elects, the state investment board has the full power to invest, reinvest, manage, contract, sell, or exchange investment money in these accounts. All investment and operating costs associated with the investment of money shall be paid under RCW 43.33A.160 and 43.84.160 . With the exception of these expenses, the earnings from the investment of the money shall be retained by the accounts. (2) All investments made by the state investment board shall be made with the exercise of that degree of judgment and care under RCW 43.33A.140 and the investment policy established by the state investment board. (3) As deemed appropriate by the state investment board, money in the scholarship account, the student support pathways account, the advanced degrees pathways account, and the endowment account may be commingled for investment with other funds subject to investment by the state investment board. (4) Members of the state investment board shall not be considered an insurer of the funds or assets and are not liable for any action or inaction. (5) Members of the state investment board are not liable to the state, to the fund, or to any other person as a result of their activities as members, whether ministerial or discretionary, except for willful dishonesty or intentional violations of law. The state investment board in its discretion may purchase liability insurance for members. (6) The authority to establish all policies relating to the scholarship account, the student support pathways account, the advanced degrees pathways account, and the endowment account, other than the investment policies as provided in subsections (1) through (3) of this section, resides with the board and program administrator acting in accordance with the principles set forth in this chapter. With the exception of expenses of the state investment board in subsection (1) of this section, disbursements from the scholarship account, the student support pathways account, the advanced degrees pathways account, and the endowment account shall be made only on the authorization of the opportunity scholarship board or its designee, and moneys in the accounts may be spent only for the purposes specified in this chapter. (7) The state investment board shall routinely consult and communicate with the board on the investment policy, earnings of the accounts, and related needs of the program.
RCW 28B.50.789 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 789
RCW 28B.50.789: Online course descriptions—Required materials' cost information—Reports.
Status: in_force

(1) To the maximum extent practicable, but no later than the first full quarter after a community or technical college has implemented the ctcLink system, a community or technical college shall provide the following information to students during registration by displaying it in the online course description or by providing a link that connects to the bookstore's website or other website where students can search and view: (a) The cost of any required textbook or other course materials; (b) Whether a course uses open educational resources; and (c) Whether a course uses low-cost required instructional materials. For the purposes of this subsection, "low-cost" means the required instructional materials equal fifty dollars or less. (2) If a course's required textbooks and course materials are not determined prior to registration due to an unassigned faculty member, the textbooks' and course materials' cost must be provided as soon as feasible after a faculty member is assigned. (3) Each community and technical college shall report to the college board which courses provided textbooks' and course materials' costs to students during registration, and what percent of total classes this equaled. The college board shall report the information to the legislature in accordance with RCW 43.01.036 by January 1st of each biennium, beginning with January 1, 2019.
RCW 28A.235.155 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 235 / Section 155
RCW 28A.235.155: Federal summer food service program—Administration of funds—Grants.
Status: in_force

(1) The superintendent of public instruction shall administer funds for the federal summer food service program. (2) The superintendent of public instruction may award grants, to the extent funds are appropriated, to eligible organizations to help start new summer food service programs for children or to help expand summer food services for children.
RCW 28A.335.155 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 335 / Section 155
RCW 28A.335.155: Use of buildings for youth programs—Limited immunity.
Status: in_force

In order to facilitate school districts permitting the use of school buildings for use by private nonprofit groups operating youth programs, school districts shall have a limited immunity in accordance with RCW 4.24.660 . Nothing in RCW 4.24.660 , including a school district's failure to require a private nonprofit group to have liability insurance, broadens the scope of a school district's liability.
RCW 28A.650.050 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 650 / Section 050
RCW 28A.650.050: Digital citizenship, internet safety, and media literacy—Web-based location with links recommending practices and resources.
Status: in_force

*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 5346-S.SL ) ***

(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall create a web-based location with links to recommended successful practices and resources to support digital citizenship, media literacy, and internet safety for use in the 2017-18 school year. The web-based location must incorporate the information gathered by the survey in section 3, chapter 90, Laws of 2017. (2) Thereafter, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall continue to identify and develop additional open educational resources to support digital citizenship, media literacy, and internet safety in schools for the web-based location. (3) Media literacy resources must consist of a balance of sources and perspectives.
RCW 28B.07.370 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 07 / Section 370
RCW 28B.07.370: Debt limitation.
Status: in_force

Bonds issued by the authority under this chapter shall not be subject to the debt limitation set forth in RCW 28B.07.050 (9).
RCW 28A.410.095 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 410 / Section 095
RCW 28A.410.095: Violation or noncompliance—Investigatory powers of superintendent of public instruction—Requirements for investigation of alleged sexual misconduct towards a child—Court orders—Contempt—Written findings required.
Status: in_force

(1) The superintendent of public instruction may initiate and conduct investigations as may be reasonably necessary to establish the existence of any alleged violations of or noncompliance with this chapter or any rules adopted under it. For the purpose of any investigation or proceeding under this chapter, the superintendent or any officer designated by the superintendent may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records that the superintendent deems relevant and material to the inquiry. (2) Investigations conducted by the superintendent of public instruction concerning alleged sexual misconduct towards a child shall be completed within one year of the initiation of the investigation or within thirty days of the completion of all proceedings, including court proceedings, resulting from an investigation conducted by law enforcement or child protective services if there is such an investigation. The superintendent of public instruction may take, for reasonable cause, additional time for completion of the investigation after informing the victim, the individual being investigated, and the school district that employs the individual being investigated of the reasons additional time is needed and the amount of additional time needed. Written notification must be provided to each of the parties who must be informed. The sole remedy for a failure to complete an investigation of sexual misconduct within the time allowed by this subsection is a civil penalty of fifty dollars per day for each day beyond the allowed time. (3) If any person fails to obey a subpoena or obeys a subpoena but refuses to give evidence, any court of competent jurisdiction, upon application by the superintendent, may issue to that person an order requiring him or her to appear before the court and to show cause why he or she should not be compelled to obey the subpoena, and give evidence material to the matter under investigation. The failure to obey an order of the court may be punishable as contempt. (4) Once an investigation has been initiated by the superintendent of public instruction, the investigation shall be completed regardless of whether the individual being investigated has resigned his or her position or allowed his or her teaching certificate to lapse. The superintendent shall make a written finding regarding each investigation indicating the actions taken, including a statement of the reasons why a complaint was dismissed or did not warrant further investigation or action by the superintendent, and shall provide such notice to each person who filed the complaint. Written findings under this section are subject to public disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW. (5) An investigation into sexual or physical abuse of a student by a school employee shall only be initiated by the superintendent of public instruction after the superintendent of public instruction verifies that the incident has been reported to the proper law enforcement agency or the department of social and health services as required under RCW 26.44.030 .
RCW 28A.232.010 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 232 / Section 010
RCW 28A.232.010: Alternative learning experience courses—Generally—Definitions—Rules—Reports.
Status: in_force

(1) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (a) "Alternative learning experience course" means a course, or for grades kindergarten through eight grade-level coursework, that is a delivery method for the program of basic education and is: (i) Provided in whole or in part independently from a regular classroom setting or schedule, but may include some components of direct instruction; (ii) Supervised, monitored, assessed, evaluated, and documented by a certificated teacher employed by the school district or under contract as permitted by applicable rules; and (iii) Provided in accordance with a written student learning plan that is implemented pursuant to the school district's policy and rules adopted by the superintendent of public instruction for alternative learning experiences. (b) "In-person" means face-to-face instructional contact in a physical classroom environment. (c) "Instructional contact time" means instructional time with a certificated teacher. Instructional contact time must be for the purposes of actual instruction, review of assignments, testing, evaluation of student progress, or other learning activities or requirements identified in the student's written student learning plan. Instructional contact time must be related to an alternative learning experience course identified in the student's written student learning plan. Instructional contact time may occur in a group setting between the teacher and multiple students and may be delivered either in-person or remotely using technology. (d) "Online course" means an alternative learning experience course that has the same meaning as provided in RCW 28A.250.010 . (e) "Remote course" means an alternative learning experience course that is not an online course where the written student learning plan for the course does not include a requirement for in-person instructional contact time. No minimum in-person instructional contact time is required. (f) "Site-based course" means an alternative learning experience course where the written student learning plan for the course includes a requirement for in-person instructional contact time. (g) "Total weekly time" means the estimated average hours per school week the student will engage in learning activities to meet the requirements of the written student learning plan. (2) School districts may claim state funding under RCW 28A.232.020 , to the extent otherwise allowed by state law including the provisions of RCW 28A.250.060 , for students enrolled in remote, site-based, or online alternative learning experience courses. High school courses must meet district or state graduation requirements and be offered for high school credit. (3) School districts that offer alternative learning experience courses may not provide any compensation, reimbursement, gift, reward, or gratuity to any parents, guardians, or students for participation in the courses. School district employees are prohibited from receiving any compensation or payment as an incentive to increase student enrollment of out-of-district students in alternative learning experience courses. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, providing funds to parents, guardians, or students for the purchase of educational materials, supplies, experiences, services, or technological equipment. A district may purchase educational materials, equipment, or other nonconsumable supplies for students' use in alternative learning experience courses if the purchase is consistent with the district's approved curriculum, conforms to applicable laws and rules, and is made in the same manner as such purchases are made for students in the district's regular instructional program. Items so purchased remain the property of the school district upon program completion. School districts may not purchase or contract for instructional or cocurricular experiences and services that are included in an alternative learning experience written student learning plan, including but not limited to lessons, trips, and other activities, unless substantially similar experiences and services are available to students enrolled in the district's regular instructional program. School districts that purchase or contract for such experiences and services for students enrolled in an alternative learning experience course must submit an annual report to the office of the superintendent of public instruction detailing the costs and purposes of the expenditures. These requirements extend to contracted providers of alternative learning experience courses, and each district shall be responsible for monitoring the compliance of its providers with these requirements. However, nothing in this subsection shall prohibit school districts from contracting with school district employees to provide services or experiences to students, or from contracting with online providers approved by the office of the superintendent of public instruction pursuant to chapter 28A.250 RCW. (4) Each school district offering or contracting to offer alternative learning experience courses must: (a) Report annually to the superintendent of public instruction regarding the course types and offerings, and number of students participating in each; (b) Document the district of residence for each student enrolled in an alternative learning experience course; and (c) Beginning in the 2013-14 school year and continuing through the 2016-17 school year, pay costs associated with a biennial measure of student outcomes and financial audit of the district's alternative learning experience courses by the office of the state auditor. (5) A school district offering or contracting to offer an alternative learning experience course to a nonresident student must inform the resident school district if the student drops out of the course or is otherwise no longer enrolled. (6) School districts must assess the educational progress of enrolled students at least annually, using, for full-time students, the state assessment for the student's grade level and using any other annual assessments required by the school district. Part-time students must also be assessed at least annually. However, part-time students who are either receiving home-based instruction under chapter 28A.200 RCW or who are enrolled in an approved private school under chapter 28A.195 RCW are not required to participate in the assessments required under chapter 28A.655 RCW. The rules must address how students who reside outside the geographic service area of the school district are to be assessed. (7) Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, school districts must designate alternative learning experience courses as such when reporting course information to the office of the superintendent of public instruction under RCW 28A.300.500 . (8)(a) The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section. (b) Rules adopted for weekly direct personal contact requirements and monthly progress evaluation must be flexible and reflect the needs of the student and the student's individual learning plan rather than specifying an amount of time. In addition, the rules must reduce documentation requirements, particularly for students making satisfactory progress, based on the unique aspects of the alternative learning experience course types defined in this section and taking into consideration the technical and system capabilities associated with the different course types. (c) The rules must establish procedures that address how the counting of students must be coordinated by resident and nonresident districts for state funding so that no student is counted for more than one full-time equivalent in the aggregate.
RCW 28B.10.287 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 287
RCW 28B.10.287: Postsecondary institution financial aid disbursement by third party.
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of this section and RCW 28B.77.270 , "postsecondary institution" means the institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 and any degree-granting institution, for-profit institution, or for-profit vocational institute, operating in the state and offering instruction and training beyond the high school level for gainful employment in a recognized profession. (2) A postsecondary institution that disburses a student's federal or state financial aid balance by means other than directly depositing the student's balance into the student's existing account or issuing a check directly from the postsecondary institution must comply with the requirements of this section. (3) The postsecondary institution must: (a) Provide the student, in a readily noticeable way and a reasonably understandable format, a summary of the key features associated with the debit card, access device, or financial account associated with the student's financial aid disbursement and the commonly assessed fees that the student may incur, such as surcharges if a student uses an automated teller machine that is not affiliated with the third-party servicer or financial institution issuing the disbursement. The notice may be provided by a link to a public website; (b) Provide the student with information on the location of every surcharge-free automated teller machine located on campus that the student may use to access the student's financial aid disbursement funds without incurring a fee and whether the machines are accessible twenty-four hours a day; (c) Provide the student with full disclosure of the contract the postsecondary institution has entered into with a third-party servicer or financial institution in the disbursement of student financial aid balances. The disclosure may be provided by a link to a public website; (d) Provide easily understandable and prominent notice to the student of the student's rights as a consumer and notice of a complaint process for students to file complaints with the postsecondary institution if the student is being charged excessive fees or is unable to access his or her funds without incurring fees; (e) Develop and maintain a complaint resolution process to be used by students who have complaints regarding the timeliness of the student's financial aid disbursement or fees charged related to the disbursement. The process must include procedures for students to have the student achievement council review unresolved complaints; and (f) Comply with the rules or requirements for participation in the state financial aid programs adopted by the student achievement council, as authorized under RCW 28B.77.270 . (4) The federal laws and regulations that apply to the disbursement of federal financial aid using third-party servicers or financial institutions also applies to the disbursement of state financial aid using third-party servicers or financial institutions. (5) Nothing in this section requires a postsecondary institution to duplicate notices or disclosures or provide additional notices or disclosures on federal financial aid that would otherwise be required under federal law.
RCW 28B.145.080 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 145 / Section 080
RCW 28B.145.080: Evaluation of opportunity scholarship and opportunity expansion programs by joint legislative audit and review committee.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning in 2018, the joint legislative audit and review committee shall evaluate the opportunity scholarship and opportunity expansion programs, and submit a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2018. The committee's evaluation shall include, but not be limited to: (a) The number and type of eligible education programs as determined by the opportunity scholarship board; (b) The number of participants in the opportunity scholarship program in relation to the number of participants who completed a baccalaureate degree; (c) The total cumulative number of students who received opportunity scholarships, and the total cumulative number of students who gained a baccalaureate degree after receiving an opportunity scholarship and the types of baccalaureate degrees awarded; (d) The amount of private contributions to the opportunity scholarship program, annually and in total; (e) The amount of state match moneys to the opportunity scholarship program, annually and in total; (f) The amount of any administrative fees paid to the program administrator, annually and in total; (g) The source and amount of funding, annually and cumulatively, for the opportunity expansion program; (h) The number and type of proposals submitted by institutions for opportunity expansion awards, the number and type of proposals that received an award of opportunity expansion funds, and the amount of such awards; (i) The total cumulative number of additional high employer demand degrees produced in Washington state due to the opportunity expansion program, including both the initial opportunity expansion awards and the subsequent inclusion in base funding; and (j) Evidence that the existence of the opportunity scholarship and opportunity expansion programs have contributed to the achievement of the public policy objectives of helping to mitigate the impact of tuition increases, increasing the number of baccalaureate degrees in high employer demand and other programs, and investing in programs and students to meet market demands for a knowledge-based economy while filling middle-income jobs with a sufficient supply of skilled workers. (2) In the event that the joint legislative audit and review committee is charged with completing an evaluation of other aspects of degree production, funding, or other aspects of higher education in 2018, and to the extent that it is economical and feasible to do so, the committee shall combine the multiple evaluations and submit a single report.
RCW 28B.20.545 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 545
RCW 28B.20.545: Alternative jet fuels—Emissions of ultrafine and fine particulate matter.
Status: in_force

(1) To assess the potential cobenefits of alternative jet fuel for Washington's communities, by December 1, 2024, and December 1st of each year until such time as the joint legislative audit and review committee has completed its final report on the tax preferences contained in RCW 82.04.287 , 82.04.436 , 82.04.4361 , and 82.16.187 , the University of Washington's department of environmental and occupational health sciences, in collaboration with Washington State University, shall calculate emissions of ultrafine and fine particulate matter and sulfur oxides from the use of alternative jet fuel as compared to conventional fossil jet fuel, including the potential regional air quality benefits of any reductions. This emissions calculation shall be conducted for alternative jet fuel used from an international airport owned by a port district in a county with a population greater than 1,500,000. The University of Washington may access and use any data necessary to complete the reporting requirements of this section. (2) To facilitate the calculation required in subsection (1) of this section, an international airport owned by a port district in a county with a population greater than 1,500,000 must report to the University of Washington the total annual volume of conventional and alternative jet fuel used for flights departing the airport by July 1, 2024, and July 1st of each year until such time as the joint legislative audit and review committee has completed its final report on the tax preferences contained in RCW 82.04.287 , 82.04.436 , 82.04.4361 , and 82.16.187 .
RCW 28A.300.635 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 635
RCW 28A.300.635: School safety and student well-being advisory committee.
Status: in_force

(1) The school safety and student well-being advisory committee is established within the office of the superintendent of public instruction. The purpose of the committee is to advise the superintendent, the office of the superintendent of public instruction's school safety center, the regional school safety centers, school districts, and public and private schools on all matters related to comprehensive school safety and student well-being. (2) The superintendent of public instruction must appoint the members of the committee. The members must represent the following sectors, agencies, and organizations, at a minimum: The various state education associations, including teachers associations, the association of colleges for teacher education, and associations for educational staff associates; the educational service districts; the state ethnic commissions; the governor's office of Indian affairs; parent organizations; student organizations; private schools; emergency management; behavioral health; public health; law enforcement; and emergency first responders. (3) The committee shall: (a) Make recommendations to those it advises on policies and strategies to improve school safety and student well-being; (b) Identify emerging issues and best practices for consideration and implementation, particularly as these relate to the integration of student well-being and school safety; (c) Establish priorities for training, funding, statewide data collection, and other forms of support for students, schools, and school districts; (d) Engage the public on school safety and student well-being; and (e) Perform other duties as required by law. (4) By November 15, 2020, and by November 15th every even year thereafter, and in compliance with RCW 43.01.036 , the committee must coordinate with the office of the superintendent of public instruction's school safety center to submit a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature. The report must summarize the committee's activities during the past biennium, include recommended state policies and strategies for improving school safety and student well-being, provide an estimate of the cost to implement each recommendation, and prioritize the recommendations. (5) Staff support for the committee must be provided by the office of the superintendent of public instruction. (6) The committee must meet at least quarterly. (7) Members are not entitled to be reimbursed for travel expenses if they are elected officials or are participating on behalf of an employer, governmental entity, or other organization. Any reimbursement for other members is subject to chapter 43.03 RCW.
RCW 28B.20.394 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 394
RCW 28B.20.394: University tract—Powers of regents—Agreements to pay for governmental services.
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers conferred upon the board of regents of the University of Washington by RCW 28B.20.395 , the board of regents is authorized and shall have the power to enter into an agreement or agreements with the city of Seattle and the county of King, Washington, to pay to the city and the county such sums as shall be mutually agreed upon for governmental services rendered to the university tract, which sums shall not exceed the amounts that would be received pursuant to limitations imposed by RCW 84.52.043 by the city of Seattle and county of King respectively from real and personal property taxes paid on the university tract or any leaseholds thereon if such taxes could lawfully be levied.
RCW 28B.77.035 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 77 / Section 035
RCW 28B.77.035: Compensation—Reimbursement.
Status: in_force

Councilmembers shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the council in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 .
RCW 28A.345.115 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 345 / Section 115
RCW 28A.345.115: School director governance—Cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion—Report.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington state school directors' association shall: (a) Develop cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards for school director governance; (b) Collaborate with the Washington professional educator standards board to compare and align the standards for school director governance developed under (a) of this subsection with the standards of practice developed under RCW 28A.410.260 . The review must include the educational opportunity gap oversight and accountability committee and may include the office of equity established under RCW 43.06D.020 ; and (c) Maintain the final cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards for school director governance on its website at no cost to school districts. (2) By November 1, 2030, and every 10 years thereafter, the Washington state school directors' association shall review the definitions in RCW 28A.415.443 and the cultural competency, diversity, equity, and inclusion standards for school director governance developed under subsection (1) of this section and report, in compliance with RCW 43.01.036 , to the appropriate committees of the legislature with any recommendations for revising the definitions in RCW 28A.415.443 . (3) For purposes of this section, "cultural competency," "diversity," "equity," and "inclusion" have the same meaning as in RCW 28A.415.443 .
RCW 28A.225.350 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 225 / Section 350
RCW 28A.225.350: Students subject to a dependency proceeding—Best interest determinations.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The protocols required by RCW 74.13.560 for making best interest determinations for students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding pursuant to chapter 13.34 RCW must comply with the provisions of this section. (b) The requirements of this section, and the development protocols described in RCW 74.13.560 for making best interest determinations for students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding pursuant to chapter 13.34 RCW, may also be applied to students who are the subject of a federally recognized tribal court shelter care or dependency order that is the equivalent of a shelter care or dependency order issued pursuant to chapter 13.34 RCW, and students who are eligible for benefits under the federal foster care system as defined in RCW 28B.117.020 . (2)(a) Best interest determinations should be made as quickly as possible in order to prevent educational discontinuity for the student. (b) When making best interest determinations, every effort should be made to gather meaningful input from relevant and appropriate persons on their perspectives regarding which school the student should attend while the subject of a dependency proceeding, consistent with the student's case plan. Relevant and appropriate persons include: (i) Representatives of the department of children, youth, and families for students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding pursuant to chapter 13.34 RCW, or representatives of other applicable child welfare agencies; (ii) Representatives of the school of origin, such as a teacher, counselor, coach, or other meaningful person in the student's life; (iii) Biological parents; (iv) Foster parents; (v) Educational liaisons identified under RCW 13.34.045 ; (vi) The student's relatives; and (vii) Depending on the student's age, the student. (3) In accordance with RCW 74.13.550 , whenever practical and in their best interest, students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding must remain enrolled in their school of origin. (4) Student-centered factors must be used to determine what is in a student's best interest. In order to make a well-informed best interest determination, a variety of student-centered factors should be considered, including: (a) How long is the student's current care placement expected to last? (b) What is the student's permanency plan and how does it relate to school stability? (c) How many schools has the student attended in the current year? (d) How many schools has the student attended over the past few years? (e) Considering the impacts of past transfers, how may transferring to a new school impact the student academically, emotionally, physically, and socially? (f) What are the immediate and long-term educational plans of, and for, the student? (g) How strong is the student academically? (h) If the student has special needs, what impact will transferring to a new school have on the student's progress and services? (i) To what extent are the programs and activities at the potential new school comparable to, or more appropriate than, those at the school of origin? (j) Does one school have programs and activities that address the unique needs or interests of the student that the other school does not have? (k) Which school does the student prefer? (l) How deep are the student's ties to the student's school of origin? (m) Would the timing of the school transfer coincide with a logical juncture, such as after testing, after an event that is significant to the student, or at the end of the school year? (n) How would changing schools affect the student's ability to earn full academic credit, participate in sports or other extracurricular activities, proceed to the next grade, or graduate on time? (o) How would the commute to the school under consideration impact the student, in terms of distance, mode of transportation, and travel time? (p) How anxious is the student about having been removed from the home or about any upcoming moves? (q) What school does the student's sibling attend? (r) Are there safety issues to consider? (5) The student must remain in the student's school of origin while a best interest determination is made and while disputes are resolved in order to minimize disruption and reduce the number of school transfers. (6) School districts are encouraged to use any: (a) Best interest determination guide developed by the office of the superintendent of public instruction during the discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of keeping the student in the school of origin or transferring the student to a new school; and (b) Dispute resolution process developed by the office of the superintendent of public instruction when there is a disagreement about school placement, a best interest determination, or a dispute between agencies. (7) The special education services of a student must not be interrupted by a transfer to a new school. (8)(a) If the student's care placement changes to an area served by another school district, and it is determined to be in the best interest of the student to remain in the school of origin, the school district of origin and the school district in which the student is living shall agree upon a method to apportion the responsibility and costs for providing the student with transportation to and from the school of origin. If the school districts are unable to agree upon an apportionment method, the responsibility and costs for transportation shall be shared equally between the districts. (b) In accordance with this subsection, the department of children, youth, and families will reimburse school districts for half of all excess transportation costs for students under the placement and care authority of the department of children, youth, and families. (9) 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 , and "school of origin" means the school in which a child is enrolled at the time of placement in foster care. If a child's foster care placement changes, the school of origin must be considered the school in which the child is enrolled at the time of the placement change.
RCW 28A.300.360 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 360
RCW 28A.300.360: Grants for programs and services—Truant, at-risk, and expelled students.
Status: in_force

The superintendent of public instruction shall provide, to the extent funds are appropriated, start-up grants for alternative programs and services that provide instruction and learning for truant, at-risk, and expelled students. Each grant application shall contain proposed performance indicators and an evaluation plan to measure the success of the program and its impact on improved student learning. Applications shall contain the applicant's plan for maintaining the program and services after the grant period.
RCW 28A.300.825 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 825
RCW 28A.300.825: Secondary traumatic stress—Resources.
Status: in_force

The office of the superintendent of public instruction must publish on its website links to resources, self-assessments, and best practices for educators and local policymakers to prevent and address secondary traumatic stress in the workforce. The office of the superintendent of public instruction must collaborate with the Washington state school directors' association, the educational service districts, and the school employees' benefits board created in RCW 41.05.740 and provide links to any resources on secondary traumatic stress available through these organizations.
RCW 28A.235.110 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 235 / Section 110
RCW 28A.235.110: Suspension of laws, rules, inconsistent herewith.
Status: in_force

Any provision of law, or any resolution, rule or regulation which is inconsistent with the provisions of RCW 28A.235.040 through 28A.235.110 is suspended to the extent such provision is inconsistent herewith.
RCW 28A.410.212 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 410 / Section 212
RCW 28A.410.212: Washington professional educator standards board—Duties.
Status: in_force

The professional educator standards board shall: (1) Develop and maintain a research base of educator preparation best practices; (2) Develop and coordinate initiatives for educator preparation in high-demand fields as well as outreach and recruitment initiatives for underrepresented populations; (3) Provide program improvement technical assistance to providers of educator preparation programs; (4) Assure educator preparation program compliance; and (5) Prepare and maintain a cohesive educator development policy framework.
RCW 28A.320.320 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 320
RCW 28A.320.320: Investment of funds of district—Service fee.
Status: in_force

The county treasurer, or the trustee, guardian, or any other custodian of any school fund, when authorized to do so by the board of directors of any school district, shall invest or reinvest any school funds of such district in investment securities pursuant to RCW 36.29.020 and 36.29.022 . The county treasurer shall have the power to select the particular investment in which said funds may be invested. All earnings and income from such investments shall inure to the benefit of any school fund designated by the board of directors of the school district which such board may lawfully designate: PROVIDED, That any interest or earnings being credited to a fund different from that which earned the interest or earnings shall only be expended for instructional supplies, equipment or capital outlay purposes. This section shall apply to all funds which may be lawfully so invested or reinvested which in the judgment of the school board are not required for the immediate necessities of the district. Five percent of the interest or earnings, with an annual minimum of ten dollars or annual maximum of fifty dollars, on any transactions authorized by each resolution of the board of school directors shall be paid as an investment service fee to the office of county treasurer when the interest or earnings becomes available to the school district or an amount as determined pursuant to RCW 36.29.022 and 36.29.024 .
RCW 28B.67.900 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 67 / Section 900
RCW 28B.67.900: Construction.
Status: in_force

This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes. Insofar as the provisions of this chapter are inconsistent with the provisions of any general or special law, or parts thereof, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling.
RCW 28B.52.035 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 52 / Section 035
RCW 28B.52.035: Negotiations reduced to written agreements—Provisions relating to salary increases—Restrictions.
Status: in_force

(1) At the conclusion of any negotiation processes as provided for in RCW 28B.52.030 , any matter upon which the parties have reached agreement shall be reduced to writing and acted upon in a regular or special meeting of the boards of trustees, and become part of the official proceedings of said board meeting. Except as provided in this section, provisions of written contracts relating to salary increases shall not exceed the amount or percentage established by the legislature in the appropriations act and allocated to the board of trustees by the state board for community and technical colleges. (2) The written agreement acted upon by a board of trustees must be submitted to the director of the office of financial management by October 1 prior to the fiscal year in which the provisions of the agreement go into effect. The length of term of any such agreement shall be for not more than three fiscal years. If any provision of a salary increase is changed by subsequent modification of the appropriations act by the legislature, both parties shall immediately enter into collective bargaining for the sole purpose of arriving at a mutually agreed upon replacement for the modified provision. A board of trustees may provide additional compensation to academic employees that exceeds that provided by the legislature.
RCW 28B.116.070 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 116 / Section 070
RCW 28B.116.070: State matching funds—Transfer of funds from trust fund to endowment fund.
Status: in_force

(1) The office may deposit twenty-five thousand dollars of state matching funds into the foster care scholarship endowment fund when the office can match state funds with an equal amount of private cash donations. (2) After the initial match of twenty-five thousand dollars, state matching funds from the foster care endowed scholarship trust fund shall be released to the foster care scholarship endowment fund semiannually so long as there are funds available in the foster care endowed scholarship trust fund.
RCW 28B.85.230 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 85 / Section 230
RCW 28B.85.230: Student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) For the purpose of providing relief to students impacted by the voluntary or involuntary closure of schools regulated under this chapter, the council shall establish, maintain, and administer a student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund created in RCW 28B.85.240 . All funds collected for the student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund are payable to the state for the benefit and protection of any student or enrollee of a private school licensed under this chapter, for purposes including but not limited to the settlement of claims related to school closures. (b) No liability accrues to the state from claims made against the student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund. (2)(a) The council may impose a fee structure, set forth in rule, on schools licensed under this chapter to fund the student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund. (b) The council must determine an amount that would be sufficient in the student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund to provide relief to students in the event of a school closure. The council shall adopt schedules of times and amounts for effecting payments of fees. To reach the amount determined, the council may phase in the collection of fees, but must achieve the amount determined to be sufficient no later than five years from June 7, 2018. (3) Money from the student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund may be used for: (a) Providing refunds to students affected by school closures; (b) Securing and administering student records; and (c) Any other response the council determines is necessary to mitigate impacts of a potential or actual school closure. (4) In order for a school to be and remain licensed under this chapter, each school owner shall, in addition to other requirements under this chapter, make cash deposits on behalf of the school into a student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund. (5) The student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund's liability with respect to each participating school commences on the date of the initial deposit into the student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund made on its behalf and ceases one year from the date the school is no longer licensed under this chapter. (6) The council shall adopt by rule a matrix for calculating the deposits into the student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund on behalf of each school. (7) No vested right or interest in deposited funds is created or implied for the depositor at any time during the operation of the student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund or at any such future time that the student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund may be dissolved. All funds deposited are payable to the state for the purposes described under this section. The council shall maintain the student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund, serve appropriate notices to affected owners when scheduled deposits are due, collect deposits, and make disbursements to settle claims against the student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund. (8) The council shall adopt rules to address notifying potential claimants, settling claims, disbursing funds, and any other processes necessary to implement the purpose of this section.
RCW 28B.130.020 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 130 / Section 020
RCW 28B.130.020: Transportation fee.
Status: in_force

(1) The governing board of an institution of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 may impose either a voluntary or a mandatory transportation fee on employees and on students at the institution. The board of regents of Washington State University may impose either a voluntary or a mandatory transportation fee on faculty and staff working at the Riverpoint higher education park and on students attending classes there. The transportation fee shall be used solely to fund transportation demand management programs that reduce the demand for campus and neighborhood parking, and promote alternatives to single-occupant vehicle driving. If the board charges a mandatory transportation fee to students, it shall charge a mandatory transportation fee to employees. The transportation fee for employees may exceed, but shall not be lower than the transportation fee charged to students. The transportation fee for employees may be deducted from the employees' paychecks. The transportation fee for students may be imposed annually, or each academic term. For students attending community colleges and technical colleges, the mandatory transportation fee shall not exceed sixty percent of the maximum rate permitted for services and activities fees at community colleges, unless, through a vote, a majority of students consent to increase the transportation fee. For students attending four-year institutions of higher education or classes at the Riverpoint higher education park, the mandatory transportation fee shall not exceed thirty-five percent of the maximum rate permitted for services and activities fees at the institution where the student is enrolled unless, through a vote, a majority of students consents to increase the transportation fee. The board may make a limited number of exceptions to the fee based on a policy adopted by the board. (2) The board of regents of Washington State University shall not impose a transportation fee on any student who is already paying a transportation fee to the institution of higher education in which the student is enrolled.
RCW 28A.150.510 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 150 / Section 510
RCW 28A.150.510: Transmittal of education records—Disclosure of education records—Data-sharing agreements.
Status: in_force

(1) In order to effectively serve students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding, education records shall be transmitted to 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 within two school days after receiving the request from the department, federally recognized Indian tribe, or state agency provided that the department, the appropriate federally recognized Indian tribe, or the state agency responsible for the implementation of the unaccompanied refugee minors program certifies that it will not disclose to any other party the education records without prior written consent of the parent or student unless authorized to disclose the records under state law. The department of children, youth, and families is authorized to disclose education records it obtains pursuant to this section to a foster parent, guardian, or other entity authorized by the department to provide residential care to the student. The department is also authorized to disclose educational [education] records it obtains pursuant to this section to those entities with which it has contracted, or with which it is formally collaborating, having responsibility for educational support services and educational outcomes of students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding pursuant to chapter 13.34 RCW. The department is encouraged to put in place data-sharing agreements to assure accountability. (2) For the purposes of this section, "students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding" means a child or youth who is located in Washington state, and who is: (a) The subject of a shelter care or dependency order issued pursuant to chapter 13.34 RCW or an equivalent order of a tribal court of a federally recognized Indian tribe; or (b) Eligible for benefits under the federal foster care system as defined in RCW 28B.117.020 .
RCW 28A.405.400 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 405 / Section 400
RCW 28A.405.400: Payroll deductions authorized for employees.
Status: in_force

In addition to other deductions permitted by law, any person authorized to disburse funds in payment of salaries or wages to employees of school districts, upon written request of at least ten percent of the employees, shall make deductions as they authorize, subject to the limitations of district equipment or personnel. Any person authorized to disburse funds shall not be required to make other deductions for employees if fewer than ten percent of the employees make the request for the same payee. Moneys so deducted shall be paid or applied monthly by the school district for the purposes specified by the employee. The employer may not derive any financial benefit from such deductions. A deduction authorized before July 28, 1991, shall be subject to the law in effect at the time the deduction was authorized.
RCW 28A.415.432 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 415 / Section 432
RCW 28A.415.432: Professional learning—Standards.
Status: in_force

Standards for professional learning provide guidance on the preparation and delivery of high quality professional learning to those responsible for planning, facilitating, and sponsoring professional learning. (1) Content standards. High quality professional learning: (a) Includes clear goals and objectives relevant to desired student outcomes; and (b) Aligns with state, district, school, and educator goals or priorities. (2) Process standards. High quality professional learning: (a) Is designed and based upon the analysis of data relevant to the identified goals, objectives, and audience; (b) Is assessed to determine that it is meeting the targeted goals and objectives; (c) Promotes collaboration among educators to encourage sharing of ideas and working together to achieve the identified goals and objectives; (d) Advances an educator's ability to apply acquired knowledge and skills from the professional learning to specific content; and (e) Models good pedagogical practice and applies knowledge of adult learning theory to engage educators. (3) Context standards. High quality professional learning: (a) Makes use of relevant resources to ensure the identified goals and objectives are met; (b) Is facilitated by a professional knowledgeable about the identified objectives; and (c) Is designed in such a way that sessions connect and build upon each other to provide a coherent and useful learning experience for educators.
RCW 28B.10.409 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 409
RCW 28B.10.409: Annuities and retirement income plans—Membership while serving as state legislator.
Status: in_force

(1) On or after January 1, 1997, any employee who is on leave of absence from an institution in order to serve as a state legislator may elect to continue to participate in any annuity or retirement plan authorized under RCW 28B.10.400 during the period of such leave. (2) The institution shall pay the employee's salary attributable to legislative service and shall match the employee's retirement plan contributions based on the salary for the leave period. The state legislature shall reimburse the institution for the salary and employer contributions covering the leave period. (3) "Institution" for purposes of this section means any institution or entity authorized to provide retirement benefits under RCW 28B.10.400 .
RCW 28A.200.020 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 200 / Section 020
RCW 28A.200.020: Home-based instruction—Certain decisions responsibility of parent unless otherwise specified.
Status: in_force

The state hereby recognizes that parents who are causing their children to receive home-based instruction under RCW 28A.225.010 (4) shall be subject only to those minimum state laws and regulations which are necessary to insure that a sufficient basic educational opportunity is provided to the children receiving such instruction. Therefore, all decisions relating to philosophy or doctrine, selection of books, teaching materials and curriculum, and methods, timing, and place in the provision or evaluation of home-based instruction shall be the responsibility of the parent except for matters specifically referred to in this chapter.
RCW 28A.530.060 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 530 / Section 060
RCW 28A.530.060: Expense of county treasurer.
Status: in_force

At any time after the issuance of such bonds as in this chapter provided, and in the discharge of the duties imposed upon said county treasurer, should any incidental expense, costs or charges arise, the said county treasurer shall present his or her claim for the same to the board of directors of the school district issuing such bonds, and the same shall be audited and paid in the same manner as other services are paid under the provisions of law.
RCW 28A.210.260 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 210 / Section 260
RCW 28A.210.260: Public and private schools—Administration of medication—Conditions.
Status: in_force

(1) Public school districts and private schools which conduct any of grades kindergarten through the twelfth grade may provide for the administration of oral medication, topical medication, eye drops, ear drops, or nasal spray, of any nature to students who are in the custody of the school district or school at the time of administration, but are not required to do so by this section, subject to the following conditions: (a) The board of directors of the public school district or the governing board of the private school or, if none, the chief administrator of the private school shall adopt policies which address the designation of employees who may administer oral medications, topical medications, eye drops, ear drops, or nasal spray to students, the acquisition of parent requests and instructions, and the acquisition of requests from licensed health professionals prescribing within the scope of their prescriptive authority and instructions regarding students who require medication for more than fifteen consecutive school days, the identification of the medication to be administered, the means of safekeeping medications with special attention given to the safeguarding of legend drugs as defined in chapter 69.41 RCW, and the means of maintaining a record of the administration of such medication. Policies adopted in accordance with this subsection (1) may not permit a school nurse to delegate the responsibility to administer student medications to a parent-designated adult who is not a school employee; (b) The board of directors shall seek advice from one or more licensed physicians or nurses in the course of developing the foregoing policies; (c) The public school district or private school is in receipt of a written, current and unexpired request from a parent, or a legal guardian, or other person having legal control over the student to administer the medication to the student; (d) The public school district or the private school is in receipt of: (i) A written, current and unexpired request from a licensed health professional prescribing within the scope of his or her prescriptive authority for administration of the medication, as there exists a valid health reason which makes administration of such medication advisable during the hours when school is in session or the hours in which the student is under the supervision of school officials; and (ii) written, current and unexpired instructions from such licensed health professional prescribing within the scope of his or her prescriptive authority regarding the administration of prescribed medication to students who require medication for more than fifteen consecutive workdays; (e) The medication is administered by an employee designated by or pursuant to the policies adopted pursuant to (a) of this subsection and in substantial compliance with the prescription of a licensed health professional prescribing within the scope of his or her prescriptive authority or the written instructions provided pursuant to (d) of this subsection; (f) The medication is first examined by the employee administering the same to determine in his or her judgment that it appears to be in the original container and to be properly labeled; (g) The board of directors shall designate a professional person licensed pursuant to chapter 18.71 or 18.79 RCW as it applies to registered nurses and *advanced registered nurse practitioners, to delegate to, train, and supervise the designated school district personnel in proper medication procedures; and (h) To be eligible to be a parent-designated adult, a school district employee not licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW must file, without coercion by the employer, a voluntary written, current, and unexpired letter of intent stating the employee's willingness to be a parent-designated adult. If a school district employee who is not licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW chooses not to file a letter under this section, the employee may not be subject to any employer reprisal or disciplinary action for refusing to file a letter. A parent-designated adult must be a volunteer, who may be a school district employee. The professional person designated under this subsection is not responsible for the supervision of the parent-designated adult for those procedures that are authorized by the parents. (2) This section does not apply to: (a) Topical sunscreen products regulated by the United States food and drug administration for over-the-counter use. Provisions related to possession and application of topical sunscreen products are in RCW 28A.210.278 ; and (b) Opioid overdose reversal medication. Provisions related to maintenance and administration of opioid overdose reversal medication are in RCW 28A.210.390 .
RCW 28A.300.565 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 565
RCW 28A.300.565: Grants to implement emergency response systems.
Status: in_force

Subject to funds appropriated specifically for this purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall allocate grants to school districts on a competitive basis for the purpose of implementing emergency response systems using evolving technology to expedite the response and arrival of law enforcement in the event of a threat or emergency at a school.
RCW 28A.625.080 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 625 / Section 080
RCW 28A.625.080: Purple star designation.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) The purple star designation is created to recognize school districts that demonstrate educational and social-emotional supports to students of military service members as they face transitions to a new school. School districts that earn the designation will receive a special purple star recognition to display on-site. The office of the superintendent of public instruction may collaborate with a state agency or nonprofit organization that has experience serving the needs of a diverse K-12 population to establish and administer the designation. A school district must be considered for the purple star designation if it applies and completes all the required activities and at least one optional activity listed in this section. (b) A school district must complete the following required activities to be considered to receive the purple star designation: (i) The school district must have a staff point of contact for military students and families. The staff point of contact must: (A) Work jointly with the state military family education liaison under RCW 28A.705.010 , Article VIII to serve military families; (B) Serve as the primary liaison between military families and the school district; (C) Complete professional development on special considerations for military students and families under relevant state and federal law; and (D) Identify and inform teachers of military-connected students in their classrooms and the special considerations military families and students should receive under the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children under RCW 28A.705.010 ; and (ii) The school district maintains a dedicated page on its website featuring resources for military families. (c) A school district must complete at least one of the following optional activities to be considered to receive the purple star designation: (i) The school district provides professional development for additional staff on special considerations for military students and families; (ii) The school district board of directors passes a resolution publicizing the school district's support for military children and families; or (iii) The school district hosts a military recognition event that demonstrates a military friendly culture. (2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction must make available on its website: (a) A simple application for a school district to submit for consideration to receive a purple star designation. The application must require evidence of meeting each of the required activities under subsection (1)(b) of this section and at least one optional activity under subsection (1)(c) of this section necessary to receive the purple star designation; (b) A timeline for submittal of an application for consideration and for announcement of the recipients; and (c) The criteria being used to review the applications received and determine which school districts receive the designation. (3) The purple star designation shall be awarded every two years, beginning in 2024.
RCW 28A.193.050 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 193 / Section 050
RCW 28A.193.050: Required support of education programs.
Status: in_force

To support each education program under this chapter, the department of corrections and each superintendent or chief administrator of a correction facility shall: (1) Through construction, lease, or rental of space, provide necessary building and exercise spaces for the education program that is secure, separate, and apart from space occupied by nonstudent inmates; (2) Through construction, lease, or rental, provide vocational instruction machines; technology and supporting equipment; tools, building, and exercise facilities; and other equipment and fixtures deemed necessary by the department of corrections to conduct the education program; (3) Provide heat, lights, telephone, janitorial services, repair services, and other support services for the building and exercise spaces, equipment, and fixtures provided under this section; (4) Employ, supervise, and control security staff to safeguard agents of the education providers and inmates while engaged in educational and related activities conducted under this chapter; (5) Provide clinical and medical evaluation services necessary for a determination by the education provider of the educational needs of inmates; and (6) Provide such other support services and facilities as are reasonably necessary to conduct the education program.
RCW 28C.04.390 — Washington Code / Title 28C / Chapter 04 / Section 390
RCW 28C.04.390: Worker retraining program funds—Workforce training customer advisory committee.
Status: in_force

(1) The college board worker retraining program funds shall be used for training programs and related support services, including financial aid, counseling, referral to training resources, job referral, and job development that: (a) Are consistent with the unified plan for workforce development; (b) Provide increased enrollments for dislocated workers; (c) Provide customized training opportunities for dislocated workers; and (d) Provide increased enrollments and support services, including financial aid for those students not receiving unemployment insurance benefits, that do not replace or supplant any existing enrollments, programs, support services, or funding sources. (2) The college board shall develop a plan for use of the worker retraining program funds in conjunction with the workforce training customer advisory committee established in subsection (3) of this section. In developing the plan the college board shall: (a) Provide that applicants for worker retraining program funds shall solicit financial support for training programs and give priority in receipt of funds to those applicants which are most successful in matching public dollars with financial support; (b) Provide that applicants for worker retraining program funds shall develop training programs in partnership with local businesses, industry associations, labor, and other partners as appropriate and give priority in receipt of funds to those applicants who develop customized training programs in partnership with local businesses, industry associations, and labor organizations; (c) Give priority in receipt of funds to those applicants serving rural areas; (d) Ensure that applicants receiving worker retraining program funds gather information from local workforce development councils on employer workforce needs, including the needs of businesses with less than twenty-five employees; (e) Provide for specialized vocational training at a private career school or college at the request of a recipient eligible under subsection (1)(b) of this section. Available tuition for the training is limited to the amount that would otherwise be payable per enrolled quarter to a public institution; and (f) Give priority in receipt of funds to those applicants working toward careers in the aerospace, health care, advanced manufacturing, construction, forest product, and renewable energy industries; high-demand occupations in strategic industry clusters identified in the state comprehensive plan and the workforce development councils' local comprehensive plans for workforce educational training as identified in RCW 28C.18.080 and 28C.18.150 ; and occupations and industries identified by community and technical colleges in collaboration with local workforce development councils. For purposes of this section, health care includes long-term care. (3) The executive director of the college board shall appoint a workforce training customer advisory committee by July 1, 1999, to: (a) Assist in the development of the plan for the use of the college board worker retraining program funds and recommend guidelines to the college board for the operation of worker retraining programs; (b) Recommend selection criteria for worker retraining programs and grant applicants for receipt of worker retraining program grants; (c) Provide advice to the college board on other workforce development activities of the community and technical colleges; (d) Recommend selection criteria for job skills grants, consistent with criteria established in this chapter and chapter 121, Laws of 1999. Such criteria shall include a prioritization of job skills applicants in rural areas; (e) Recommend guidelines to the college board for the operation of the job skills program; and (f) Recommend grant applicants for receipt of job skills program grants. (4) Members of the workforce training customer advisory committee shall consist of three college system representatives selected by the executive director of the college board, three representatives of business selected from nominations provided by statewide business organizations, and three representatives of labor selected from nominations provided by a statewide labor organization representing a cross section of workers in the state.
RCW 28B.30.135 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 135
RCW 28B.30.135: Regents—University president as secretary of board—Duties—Bond.
Status: in_force

The president of the university shall be secretary of the board of regents but he or she shall not have the right to vote; as such he or she shall be the recording officer of said board, shall attest all instruments required to be signed by the board president, shall keep a true record of all the proceedings of the board, and shall perform all the duties pertaining to the office and do all other things required of him or her by the board. The secretary shall give a bond in the penal sum of not less than five thousand dollars conditioned for the faithful performance of his or her duties as such officer: PROVIDED, That the university shall pay the fee for such bond.
RCW 28A.300.108 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 108
RCW 28A.300.108: Tribal consultation training and schedule.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature recognizes that federal law requires some school districts to consult with federally recognized tribes on issues affecting American Indian and Alaska Native students. Under the federal every student succeeds act, this consultation requirement is intended to "ensure timely and meaningful consultation on issues affecting American Indian and Alaska Native students." The legislature acknowledges that many school district staff have not had the opportunity to learn how to engage in meaningful consultation as required by the federal law and recognizes that additional training opportunities for school directors and school district staff are needed. The legislature finds that ensuring the federal consultation requirements are implemented in a meaningful way will contribute towards helping create a more inclusive educational environment that supports long-term success for all native students. (2)(a) The office of the superintendent of public instruction, the office of Native education in conjunction with the Washington state Native American education advisory committee, and the Washington state school directors' association shall collaborate, at a minimum, with the tribal leaders congress on education, and any other affected federally recognized tribes that express interest in participating, to develop a tribal consultation training and schedule for purposes of assisting school district board directors and staff in understanding how to engage in the consultation process required under Title VI of the federal every student succeeds act (P.L. 114-95, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 10001 et seq., 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.). (b) The tribal consultation training and schedule created under this section shall be offered by the office of Native education in the office of the superintendent of public instruction. (c) The tribal consultation training and schedule must be developed and finalized by January 1, 2023. (d) The tribal consultation training must incorporate, at a minimum, the following issues: (i) Identification of native students, including federal identification guidelines for American Indian and Alaska Native students; (ii) Data sharing from school districts to federally recognized tribes; and (iii) Implementation of the tribal history, culture, and government curriculum under RCW 28A.320.170 . (e) The training must be made available to all school district directors and educational service district board members, and it is encouraged that the training also be included in onboarding training for all new school district directors and educational service district board members. (3)(a) Beginning September 1, 2024, school board members, superintendents, and any other staff at school districts that are required to perform tribal consultation under Title VI of the federal every student succeeds act (P.L. 114-95, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1001 et seq., 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) must take and certify completion of the tribal consultation training created under this section. (b) All individuals required to take the tribal consultation training under this section must, at a minimum, renew the certification of completion of the training every three years. (4) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules to implement this section.
RCW 28A.310.030 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 310 / Section 030
RCW 28A.310.030: ESD board—Membership—Board member district boundaries.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, in each educational service district there shall be an educational service district board consisting of seven members elected by the school directors of the educational service district, one from each of seven educational service district board-member districts. Board-member districts in districts reorganized under RCW 28A.310.020 , or as provided for in RCW 28A.310.120 and under this section, shall be initially determined by the state board of education. If a reorganization pursuant to RCW 28A.310.020 places the residence of a board member into another or newly created educational service district, such member shall serve on the board of the educational service district of residence and at the next election called by the executive director of the Washington state school directors' association pursuant to RCW 28A.310.080 a new seven member board shall be elected. If the redrawing of board-member district boundaries pursuant to this chapter shall cause the resident board-member district of two or more board members to coincide, such board members shall continue to serve on the board and at the next election called by the executive director of the Washington state school directors' association a new board shall be elected. The board-member districts shall be arranged so far as practicable on a basis of equal population, with consideration being given existing board members of existing educational service district boards. Each educational service district board member shall be elected by the school directors of each school district within the educational service district. Beginning in 1971 and every ten years thereafter, educational service district boards shall review and, if necessary, shall change the boundaries of board-member districts so as to provide so far as practicable equal representation according to population of such board-member districts and to conform to school district boundary changes: PROVIDED, That all board-member district boundaries, to the extent necessary to conform with this chapter, shall be immediately redrawn for the purposes of the next election called by the executive director of the Washington state school directors' association following any reorganization pursuant to this chapter. Such district board, if failing to make the necessary changes prior to June 1st of the appropriate year, shall refer for settlement questions on board-member district boundaries to the office of the superintendent of public instruction, which, after a public hearing, shall decide such questions.
RCW 28A.657.120 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 657 / Section 120
RCW 28A.657.120: Rules.
Status: in_force

The superintendent of public instruction and the state board of education may each adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW as necessary to implement this chapter.
RCW 28A.230.100 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 230 / Section 100
RCW 28A.230.100: Rules implementing course requirements—Temporary exemptions and special alterations from requirements—Competency testing.
Status: in_force

(1) The superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the student achievement council, the state board for community and technical colleges, and the workforce training and education coordinating board, shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, to implement the course requirements set forth in RCW 28A.230.090 . The rules shall include, as the superintendent deems necessary, granting equivalencies for and temporary exemptions from the course requirements in RCW 28A.230.090 and special alterations of the course requirements in RCW 28A.230.090 . In developing such rules the superintendent shall recognize the relevance of vocational and applied courses and allow such courses to fulfill in whole or in part the courses required for graduation in RCW 28A.230.090 , as determined by the high school or school district in accordance with RCW 28A.230.097 . (2) The rules created under subsection (1) of this section must include provisions for: (a) Competency testing in lieu of such courses required for graduation in RCW 28A.230.090 ; (b) Competency testing in lieu of electives, including computer science electives created under RCW 28A.230.300 , provided applicable state learning standards and equivalency requirements are met; and (c) Demonstration of specific skill proficiency or understanding of concepts through work or experience.
RCW 28A.160.200 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 160 / Section 200
RCW 28A.160.200: Vehicle acquisition—Reimbursement schedule—Maintenance and operation—Depreciation schedule.
Status: in_force

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(1) The superintendent shall develop a reimbursement schedule to pay districts for the cost of student transportation vehicles purchased after September 1, 1982. While it is the responsibility of each district to select and pay for each student transportation vehicle purchased by the district, each district shall be paid a sum based on the category of vehicle, anticipated lifetime of vehicles of this category, and state reimbursement rate for the category plus inflation as recognized by the reimbursement schedule established in this section as set by the superintendent. Categories and reimbursement rates of vehicles shall be those established under RCW 28A.160.195 . The accumulated value of the payments and the potential investment return thereon shall be designed to be equal to the replacement cost of the vehicle less its salvage value at the end of its anticipated lifetime. The superintendent shall revise at least annually the reimbursement payments based on the current and anticipated future cost of comparable categories of transportation equipment. Reimbursements to school districts for approved transportation equipment shall be placed in a separate transportation vehicle fund established for each school district under RCW 28A.160.130 . However, educational service districts providing student transportation services pursuant to RCW 28A.310.180 (4) and receiving moneys generated pursuant to this section shall establish and maintain a separate transportation vehicle account in the educational service district's general expense fund for the purposes and subject to the conditions under RCW 28A.160.130 and 28A.320.300 . (2) To the extent possible, districts shall operate vehicles acquired under this section not less than the number of years or useful lifetime now, or hereafter, assigned to the category of vehicles by the superintendent. School districts shall properly maintain the transportation equipment acquired under the provisions of this section, in accordance with rules established by the office of the superintendent of public instruction. If a district fails to follow generally accepted standards of maintenance and operation, the superintendent of public instruction shall penalize the district by deducting from future reimbursements under this section an amount equal to the original cost of the vehicle multiplied by the fraction of the useful lifetime or miles the vehicle failed to operate. (3) The superintendent shall annually develop a depreciation schedule to recognize the cost of depreciation to districts contracting with private carriers for student transportation. Payments on this schedule shall be a straight line depreciation based on the original cost of the appropriate category of vehicle.
RCW 28A.335.080 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 335 / Section 080
RCW 28A.335.080: Surplus school property, rental, lease, or use of—Community use not impaired.
Status: in_force

Nothing in RCW 28A.335.040 through 28A.335.070 shall preclude school district boards of directors from making available school property for community use in accordance with the provisions of RCW 28A.335.150 , 28A.320.510 , or 28A.335.250 , and school district administrative policy governing such use.
RCW 28A.160.160 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 160 / Section 160
RCW 28A.160.160: Student transportation allocation—Definitions.
Status: in_force

For purposes of RCW 28A.160.150 through 28A.160.190 , except where the context shall clearly indicate otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) "Eligible student" means any student served by the transportation program of a school district or compensated for individual transportation arrangements authorized by RCW 28A.160.030 whose route stop is outside the walk area for a student's school, except if the student to be transported is disabled under RCW 28A.155.020 and is either not ambulatory or not capable of protecting his or her own welfare while traveling to or from the school or agency where special education services are provided, in which case no mileage distance restriction applies. (2) "Superintendent" means the superintendent of public instruction. (3) "To and from school" means the transportation of students for the following purposes: (a) Transportation to and from route stops and schools; (b) Transportation to and from schools pursuant to an interdistrict agreement pursuant to RCW 28A.335.160 ; (c) Transportation of students between schools and learning centers for instruction specifically required by statute; and (d) Transportation of students with disabilities to and from schools and agencies for special education services. Academic extended day transportation for the instructional program of basic education under RCW 28A.150.220 shall be considered part of transportation of students "to and from school" for the purposes of this section. Transportation for field trips may not be considered part of transportation of students "to and from school" under this section. (4) "Transportation services" for students living within the walk area includes the coordination of walk-to-school programs, the funding of crossing guards, and matching funds for local and state transportation projects intended to mitigate hazardous walking conditions. Priority for transportation services shall be given to students in grades kindergarten through five. (5) As used in this section, "walk area" means that area around a school with an adequate roadway configuration to provide students access to school with a walking distance of less than one mile. Mileage must be measured along the shortest roadway or maintained public walkway where hazardous conditions do not exist. The hazardous conditions must be documented by a process established in rule by the superintendent of public instruction and must include roadway, environmental, and social conditions. Each elementary school shall identify walk routes within the walk area.
RCW 28B.85.906 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 85 / Section 906
RCW 28B.85.906: Application of chapter to foreign degree-granting institution branch campuses.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not apply to any approved branch campus of a foreign degree-granting institution in compliance with chapter 28B.90 RCW.
RCW 28A.210.390 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 210 / Section 390
RCW 28A.210.390: Opioid overdose reversal medication—Standing order—Administration.
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of this section: (a) "Opioid overdose reversal medication" has the meaning provided in RCW 69.41.095 ; (b) "Opioid-related overdose" has the meaning provided in RCW 69.41.095 ; and (c) "Standing order" has the meaning provided in RCW 69.41.095 . (2)(a) For the purpose of assisting a person at risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose, a public school may obtain and maintain opioid overdose reversal medication through a standing order prescribed and dispensed in accordance with RCW 69.41.095 . (b) Opioid overdose reversal medication may be obtained from donation sources, but must be maintained and administered in a manner consistent with a standing order issued in accordance with RCW 69.41.095 . (c) A school district must obtain and maintain at least one set of opioid overdose reversal medication doses in each of its public schools as provided in (a) and (b) of this subsection. A school district that demonstrates a good faith effort to obtain the opioid overdose reversal medication through a donation source, but is unable to do so, is exempt from the requirement in this subsection (2)(c). (3)(a) The following personnel may distribute or administer the school-owned opioid overdose reversal medication to respond to symptoms of an opioid-related overdose pursuant to a prescription or a standing order issued in accordance with RCW 69.41.095 : (i) A school nurse; (ii) a health care professional or trained staff person located at a health care clinic on public school property or under contract with the school district; or (iii) designated trained school personnel. (b) Opioid overdose reversal medication may be used on school property, including the school building, playground, and school bus, as well as during field trips or sanctioned excursions away from school property. A school nurse or designated trained school personnel may carry an appropriate supply of school-owned opioid overdose reversal medication on field trips or sanctioned excursions. (c) Public schools are encouraged to include opioid overdose reversal medication in each first aid kit maintained on school property and in any coach or sports first aid kits maintained by the public school, provided that these kits are not accessible to people other than school personnel who have been designated to distribute or administer opioid overdose reversal medication under this section. (d) Public schools are encouraged to include at least one location of opioid overdose reversal medication on the school's emergency map. (4) Training for school personnel who have been designated to distribute or administer opioid overdose reversal medication under this section must meet the requirements for training described in RCW 28A.210.395 and any rules or guidelines for such training adopted by the office of the superintendent of public instruction. Each public school is encouraged to designate and train at least one school personnel to distribute and administer opioid overdose reversal medication if the public school does not have a full-time school nurse or trained health care clinic staff. (5)(a) The liability of a person or entity who complies with this section and RCW 69.41.095 is limited as described in RCW 69.41.095 . (b) If a student is injured or harmed due to the administration of opioid overdose reversal medication that a practitioner, as defined in RCW 69.41.095 , has prescribed and a pharmacist has dispensed to a school under this section, the practitioner and pharmacist may not be held responsible for the injury unless he or she acted with conscious disregard for safety. (6) This section governs school operation and management under RCW 28A.710.040 and 28A.715.020 and applies to charter schools established under chapter 28A.710 RCW and state-tribal education compact schools subject to chapter 28A.715 RCW.
RCW 28A.400.270 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 400 / Section 270
RCW 28A.400.270: Employee benefit—Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 28A.400.275 and 28A.400.280 . (1) "Basic benefits" are limited to medical, dental, vision, group term life, and group long-term disability insurance coverage. (2) "Benefit providers" include insurers, third party claims administrators, direct providers of employee fringe benefits, health maintenance organizations, health care service contractors, and the Washington state health care authority or any plan offered by the authority. (3) "Fringe benefit" does not include liability coverage, old-age survivors' insurance, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, retirement benefits under the Washington state retirement system, or payment for unused leave for illness or injury under RCW 28A.400.210 . (4) "Group long-term disability insurance coverage" means long-term disability insurance coverage provided for, at a minimum, all full-time employees in a bargaining unit or all full-time nonbargaining group employees. (5) "Group term life insurance coverage" means term life insurance coverage provided for, at a minimum, all full-time employees in a bargaining unit or all full-time nonbargaining group employees. (6) "School district employee benefit plan" means the overall plan used by the district for distributing fringe benefit subsidies to employees, including the method of determining employee coverage. It shall not include coverage offered to district employees for which there is no contribution from public funds.
RCW 28B.07.090 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 07 / Section 090
RCW 28B.07.090: Holders or owners of bonds—Trustees—Enforcement of rights—Purchase at foreclosure sale.
Status: in_force

Any holder or owner of bonds of the authority issued under this chapter or any holder of the coupons appertaining to the bonds, and the trustee or trustees under any trust indenture, except to the extent the rights given are restricted by the authority in any bond resolution or trust indenture authorizing the bonds, may, either at law or in equity, by suit, action, mandamus, or other proceedings, protect and enforce any of their respective rights, and may become the purchaser at any foreclosure sale if the person is the highest bidder.
RCW 28A.405.320 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 405 / Section 320
RCW 28A.405.320: Adverse change in contract status of certificated employee, including nonrenewal of contract—Appeal from—Notice—Service—Filing—Contents.
Status: in_force

Any teacher, principal, supervisor, superintendent, or other certificated employee, desiring to appeal from any action or failure to act upon the part of a school board relating to the discharge or other action adversely affecting his or her contract status, or failure to renew that employee's contract for the next ensuing term, within thirty days after his or her receipt of such decision or order, may serve upon the chair of the school board and file with the clerk of the superior court in the county in which the school district is located a notice of appeal which shall set forth also in a clear and concise manner the errors complained of.
RCW 28A.330.070 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 330 / Section 070
RCW 28A.330.070: Office of board—Records available for public inspection.
Status: in_force

The board of directors shall maintain an office where all records, vouchers and other important papers belonging to the board may be preserved. Such records, vouchers, and other important papers at all reasonable times shall be available for public inspection. The regular meetings shall be held within the district boundaries.