RCW 28A.300.440 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 440
RCW 28A.300.440: Natural science, wildlife, and environmental education grant program.
Status: in_force

(1) The natural science, wildlife, and environmental education grant program is hereby created, subject to the availability of funds. The program is created to promote proven and innovative natural science, wildlife, and environmental education programs that are fully aligned with the state's essential academic learning requirements, and includes but is not limited to instruction about renewable resources, responsible use of resources, and conservation. (2) The superintendent of public instruction shall establish and publish funding criteria for environmental, natural science, wildlife, forestry, and agricultural education grants. The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall involve a cross section of stakeholder groups to develop socially, economically, and environmentally balanced funding criteria. These criteria shall be based on compliance with the essential academic learning requirements and use methods that encourage critical thinking. The criteria must also include environmental, natural science, wildlife, forestry, and agricultural education programs with one or more of the following features: (a) Interdisciplinary approaches to environmental, natural science, wildlife, forestry, and agricultural issues; (b) Programs that target underserved, disadvantaged, and multicultural populations; (c) Programs that reach out to schools across the state that would otherwise not have access to specialized environmental, natural science, wildlife, forestry, and agricultural education programs; (d) Proven programs offered by innovative community partnerships designed to improve student learning and strengthen local communities. (3) Eligible uses of grants include, but are not limited to: (a) Continuing in-service and preservice training for educators with materials specifically developed to enable educators to teach essential academic learning requirements in a compelling and effective manner; (b) Proven, innovative programs that align the basic subject areas of the common school curriculum in chapter 28A.230 RCW with the essential academic learning requirements; the basic subject areas should be integrated by using environmental education, natural science, wildlife, forestry, agricultural, and natural environment curricula to meet the needs of various learning styles; and (c) Support and equipment needed for the implementation of the programs in this section. (4) Grants may only be disbursed to nonprofit organizations exempt from income tax under section 501(c) of the federal internal revenue code that can provide matching funds or in-kind services. (5) Grants may not be used for any partisan or political activities.
RCW 28A.160.140 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 160 / Section 140
RCW 28A.160.140: Contract for pupil transportation services with private nongovernmental entity—Competitive bid procedures—Requirement for health care and pension benefits.
Status: in_force

(1) As a condition of entering into a pupil transportation services contract with a private nongovernmental entity, each school district shall engage in an open competitive process at least once every five years. This requirement shall not be construed to prohibit a district from entering into a pupil transportation services contract of less than five years in duration with a district option to renew, extend, or terminate the contract, if the district engages in an open competitive process at least once every five years after July 26, 1987. If a school district enters into a pupil transportation services contract with a private nongovernmental entity that uses zero emission school buses to transport students for the school district, the contract period may be up to seven years in duration. (2)(a) A school district may only enter into, renew, or extend a pupil transportation services contract with a private nongovernmental entity if that entity provides the following to, or on behalf of, its employees who choose to opt in for coverage: (i) An employer health benefits contribution equal to the employer payment dollar amount in effect for the first year of the contract for health care benefit rates (cockle rates), published annually by the health care authority, for the school employees' benefits board program for school employees; and (ii) An amount equivalent to the salaries of the employees of the private nongovernmental entity multiplied by the employer normal cost contribution rate determined under the entry age cost method for the school employees' retirement system, as published in the most recent actuarial valuation report from the office of the state actuary for the first year of the contract. (b) All pupil transportation service contracts entered into or modified after June 6, 2024, must include a detailed explanation of any contract cost increase by year, expenditure type, and amount, including any increases in cost that result from providing the benefits required under this section. (c) For contracts entered into, renewed, or extended in the 2024 calendar year, the benefits required under this section must be provided to employees by the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. (3) Once the total cost of ownership of zero emission school buses is at or below the total cost of ownership of diesel school buses, as determined under the formulas adopted by rule pursuant to RCW 28A.160.260 , a school district may only enter into, renew, or extend a pupil transportation services contract with a nongovernmental entity that uses zero emission school buses to transport students for the school district. The office of the superintendent of public instruction must provide an exception to this requirement, upon request from the school district, if the school district meets the criteria in RCW 28A.160.260 (3)(a) (ii) through (iv). The requirements of this subsection do not prohibit the use of externally vented fuel-operated passenger heaters from November 15th through March 15th annually until other viable alternatives become available. (4) As used in this section: (a) "Employees" means in-state employees of the private nongovernmental entity working sufficient compensated hours performing services pursuant to the contract with the school district to meet the eligibility requirements for the school employees' benefits board program if the employees were directly employed by a school district; (b) "Open competitive process" means either one of the following, at the choice of the school district: (i) The solicitation of bids or quotations and the award of contracts under RCW 28A.335.190 ; or (ii) The competitive solicitation of proposals and their evaluation consistent with the process and criteria recommended or required, as the case may be, by the office of financial management for state agency acquisition of personal service contractors; (c) "Pupil transportation services contract" means a contract for the operation of privately owned or school district owned school buses, and the services of drivers or operators, management and supervisory personnel, and their support personnel such as secretaries, dispatchers, and mechanics, or any combination thereof, to provide students with transportation to and from school on a regular basis; (d) "School bus" means a motor vehicle as defined in RCW 46.04.521 and under the rules of the superintendent of public instruction; and (e) "Zero emission school bus" means a school bus that produces zero exhaust emission of any air pollutant and any greenhouse gas other than water vapor.
RCW 28B.20.364 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 364
RCW 28B.20.364: 1939 conveyance of shorelands to university—Grant for arboretum and botanical garden purposes—Reversion for unauthorized use—Reconveyance for highway purposes.
Status: in_force

All of the shorelands described in RCW 28B.20.360 are hereby granted to the University of Washington to be used for arboretum and botanical garden purposes and for no other purposes. In case the said University of Washington should attempt to use or permit the use of said shorelands or any portion thereof for any other purpose, the same shall forthwith revert to the state of Washington without suit, action or any proceedings whatsoever or the judgment of any court forfeiting the same: PROVIDED, That the board of regents of the University of Washington is hereby authorized and directed to reconvey to the state of Washington blocks 16 and 17 of Lake Washington shorelands, or such portions thereof as may be required by the state of Washington or any agency thereof for state highway purposes. The state of Washington or any agency thereof requiring said land shall pay to the University of Washington the fair market value thereof and such moneys paid shall be used solely for arboretum purposes. Such reconveyance shall be made at such time as the state or such agency has agreed to pay the same.
RCW 28A.170.075 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 170 / Section 075
RCW 28A.170.075: Findings—Intent.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature finds that the provision of drug and alcohol counseling and related prevention and intervention services in schools will enhance the classroom environment for students and teachers, and better enable students to realize their academic and personal potentials. (2) The legislature finds that it is essential that resources be made available to school districts to provide early drug and alcohol prevention and intervention services to students and their families; to assist in referrals to treatment providers; and to strengthen the transition back to school for students who have had problems of drug and alcohol abuse. (3) Substance abuse awareness programs funded under this chapter do not fall within the definition of basic education for purposes of Article IX of the state Constitution and the state's funding duty thereunder. (4) The legislature intends to provide grants for drug and alcohol abuse prevention and intervention in schools, targeted to those schools with the highest concentrations of students at risk.
RCW 28A.405.360 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 405 / Section 360
RCW 28A.405.360: Adverse change in contract status of certificated employee, including nonrenewal of contract—Appellate review.
Status: in_force

Either party to the proceedings in the superior court may seek appellate review of the decision as any other civil action.
RCW 28A.525.325 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 525 / Section 325
RCW 28A.525.325: School seismic safety grant program account.
Status: in_force

The school seismic safety grant program account is created in the state treasury. All receipts from direct appropriations from the legislature or moneys directed to the account from any other source must be deposited in the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. The account is intended to fund projects using tax exempt bonds. Expenditures from the account are for the school seismic safety grant program.
RCW 28B.77.200 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 77 / Section 200
RCW 28B.77.200: Master list of high school courses qualifying for postsecondary credit and qualifying examination scores—Publication on website.
Status: in_force

The council shall annually publish on its website the agreed-upon list of high school courses qualifying for postsecondary credit under RCW 28B.10.053 and qualifying examination scores and demonstrated competencies meeting the postsecondary requirements for a certificate or technical degree, a two-year academic transfer degree, or the lower division requirements for a baccalaureate degree.
RCW 28C.18.005 — Washington Code / Title 28C / Chapter 18 / Section 005
RCW 28C.18.005: Findings.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that the state's system of workforce training and education is inadequate for meeting the needs of the state's workers, employers, and economy. A growing shortage of skilled workers is already hurting the state's economy. There is a shortage of available workers and too often prospective employees lack the skills and training needed by employers. Moreover, with demographic changes in the state's population employers will need to employ a more culturally diverse workforce in the future. The legislature further finds that the state's current workforce training and education system is fragmented among numerous agencies, councils, boards, and committees, with inadequate overall coordination. No comprehensive strategic plan guides the different parts of the system. There is no single point of leadership and responsibility. There is insufficient guidance from employers and workers built into the system to ensure that the system is responsive to the needs of its customers. Adult workforce education lacks a uniform system of governance, with an inefficient division in governance between community colleges and vocational technical institutes, and inadequate local authority. The parts of the system providing adult basic skills and literacy education are especially uncoordinated and lack sufficient visibility to adequately address the needs of the large number of adults in the state who are functionally illiterate. The workforce training and education system's data and evaluation methods are inconsistent and unable to provide adequate information for determining how well the system is performing on a regular basis so that the system may be held accountable for the outcomes it produces. Much of the workforce training and education system provides inadequate opportunities to meet the needs of people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Finally, our public and private educational institutions are not producing the number of people educated in vocational/technical skills needed by employers. The legislature recognizes that we must make certain that our public and private institutions of education place appropriate emphasis on the needs of employers and on the needs of the approximately eighty percent of our young people who enter the world of work without completing a four-year program of higher education. We must make our workforce education and training system better coordinated, more efficient, more responsive to the needs of business and workers and local communities, more accountable for its performance, and more open to the needs of a culturally diverse population.
RCW 28A.320.050 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 050
RCW 28A.320.050: Reimbursement of expenses of directors, other school representatives, and superintendent candidates—Advancing anticipated expenses.
Status: in_force

The actual expenses of school directors in going to, returning from and attending upon directors' meetings or other meetings called or held pursuant to statute shall be paid. Likewise, the expenses of school superintendents and other school representatives chosen by the directors to attend any conferences or meetings or to attend to any urgent business at the behest of the state superintendent of public instruction or the board of directors shall be paid. The board of directors may pay the actual and necessary expenses for travel, lodging and meals a superintendent candidate incurs when he or she attends an employment interview in the school district. The school directors, school superintendents, other school representatives or superintendent candidates may be advanced sufficient sums to cover their anticipated expenses in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the state auditor and which shall substantially conform to the procedures provided in RCW 43.03.150 through 43.03.210 .
RCW 28B.99.030 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 99 / Section 030
RCW 28B.99.030: Medical student loan account.
Status: in_force

(1) The medical student loan account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Only the executive director of the office or the executive director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. No appropriation is required for expenditures from the account for medical student loans. An appropriation is required for expenditures from the account for costs associated with program administration by the office. (2) The office shall deposit into the account all moneys received for the program. Revenues to the account consist of moneys received for the program by the office, including grants and donations, and receipts from participant repayments, including principal and interest. (3) Expenditures from the account may be used solely for medical student loans to participants in the program established by this chapter and costs associated with program administration by the office. (4) During the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, the legislature may direct the state treasurer to transfer money in the medical student loan account to the state general fund.
RCW 28A.300.430 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 430
RCW 28A.300.430: Collaboration with children's system of care demonstration sites.
Status: in_force

It is the expectation of the legislature that local school districts shall collaborate with each children's system of care demonstration site established under RCW 74.55.010 .
RCW 28B.76.560 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 76 / Section 560
RCW 28B.76.560: Distinguished professorship trust fund program—Establishment—Administration.
Status: in_force

The Washington distinguished professorship trust fund program is established. The program shall be administered by the office. The trust fund shall be administered by the state treasurer.
RCW 28C.10.180 — Washington Code / Title 28C / Chapter 10 / Section 180
RCW 28C.10.180: Enforceability of debts—Authority to offer degree required.
Status: in_force

A note, instrument, or other evidence of indebtedness or contract relating to payment for education is not enforceable in the courts of this state by a private vocational school or holder of the instrument unless the private vocational school was licensed under this chapter at the time the note, instrument, or other evidence of indebtedness or contract was entered into.
RCW 28B.77.110 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 77 / Section 110
RCW 28B.77.110: Complaint portal.
Status: in_force

Within existing resources, the student achievement council, the workforce training and education coordinating board, and the department of licensing shall collaborate to create a single portal for student complaints regarding issues related to consumer protection, disclosures, school or program closures, or other violations committed by institutions regulated by those three agencies. The persons staffing the portal shall refer complaints to the appropriate agency and work as a liaison between the student and relevant agency to assist in resolving the concerns or complaint. Each agency shall ensure that all students enrolled in, applying to enroll in, or obtaining loans at, institutions regulated by the agency are informed of the portal and how to file complaints. The persons staffing the portal will report to the legislature annually by November 1, 2018, the number of complaints and their resolution status.
RCW 28B.52.040 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 52 / Section 040
RCW 28B.52.040: Negotiated agreements—Procedures for binding arbitration.
Status: in_force

A board of trustees or an employee organization that enters into a negotiated agreement under RCW 28B.52.030 may include in the agreement procedures for binding arbitration of the disputes arising about the interpretation or application of the agreement including but not limited to nonretention, dismissal, denial of tenure, and reduction in force.
RCW 28A.150.230 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 150 / Section 230
RCW 28A.150.230: District school directors' responsibilities.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the intent and purpose of this section to guarantee that each common school district board of directors, whether or not acting through its respective administrative staff, be held accountable for the proper operation of their district to the local community and its electorate. In accordance with the provisions of this title, as now or hereafter amended, each common school district board of directors shall be vested with the final responsibility for the setting of policies ensuring quality in the content and extent of its educational program and that such program provide students with the opportunity to achieve those skills which are generally recognized as requisite to learning. (2) In conformance with the provisions of this title, as now or hereafter amended, it shall be the responsibility of each common school district board of directors to adopt policies to: (a) Establish performance criteria and an evaluation process for its superintendent, classified staff, certificated personnel, including administrative staff, and for all programs constituting a part of such district's curriculum. Each district shall report annually to the superintendent of public instruction the following for each employee group listed in this subsection (2)(a): (i) Evaluation criteria and rubrics; (ii) a description of each rating; and (iii) the number of staff in each rating; (b) Determine the final assignment of staff, certificated or classified, according to board enumerated classroom and program needs and data, based upon a plan to ensure that the assignment policy: (i) Supports the learning needs of all the students in the district; and (ii) gives specific attention to high-need schools and classrooms; (c) Provide information to the local community and its electorate describing the school district's policies concerning hiring, assigning, terminating, and evaluating staff, including the criteria for evaluating teachers and principals; (d) Determine the amount of instructional hours necessary for any student to acquire a quality education in such district, in not less than an amount otherwise required in RCW 28A.150.220 , or rules of the state board of education; (e) Determine the allocation of staff time, whether certificated or classified; (f) Establish final curriculum standards consistent with law and rules of the superintendent of public instruction, relevant to the particular needs of district students or the unusual characteristics of the district, and ensuring a quality education for each student in the district; and (g) Evaluate teaching materials, including text books, teaching aids, handouts, or other printed material, upon complaint by parents, guardians[,] or custodians of students who consider dissemination of such material to students objectionable in accordance with RCW 28A.320.235 and 28A.320.230 .
RCW 28A.175.010 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 175 / Section 010
RCW 28A.175.010: Educational progress information—Reporting requirements—Rules—Reports to legislature—Annual estimate of savings.
Status: in_force

Each school district shall account for the educational progress of each of its students. To achieve this, school districts shall be required to report annually to the superintendent of public instruction: (1) For students enrolled in each of a school district's high school programs: (a) The number of students who graduate in fewer than four years; (b) The number of students who graduate in four years; (c) The number of students who remain in school for more than four years but who eventually graduate and the number of students who remain in school for more than four years but do not graduate; (d) The number of students who transfer to other schools; (e) The number of students in the ninth through twelfth grade who drop out of school over a four-year period; and (f) The number of students whose status is unknown. (2) Dropout rates of students in each of the grades seven through twelve. (3) Dropout rates for student populations in each of the grades seven through twelve by: (a) Ethnicity; (b) Gender; (c) Socioeconomic status; (d) Disability status; and (e) Identified homeless status. (4) The causes or reasons, or both, attributed to students for having dropped out of school in grades seven through twelve. (5) The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW to assure uniformity in the information districts are required to report under subsections (1) through (4) of this section. In developing rules, the superintendent of public instruction shall consult with school districts, including administrative and counseling personnel, with regard to the methods through which information is to be collected and reported. (6) In reporting on the causes or reasons, or both, attributed to students for having dropped out of school, school building officials shall, to the extent reasonably practical, obtain such information directly from students. In lieu of obtaining such information directly from students, building principals and counselors shall identify the causes or reasons, or both, based on their professional judgment. (7) The superintendent of public instruction shall post annually to the office's website the information collected under subsections (1) through (4) of this section. (8) The Washington state institute for public policy shall calculate an annual estimate of the savings resulting from any change compared to the prior school year in the extended graduation rate. The superintendent shall include the estimate from the institute on the office's website as required under subsection (7) of this section, beginning with the 2010 report.
RCW 28B.77.220 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 77 / Section 220
RCW 28B.77.220: Transfer associate degrees—Work groups—Implementation—Progress reports.
Status: in_force

(1) The council must convene work groups to develop transfer associate degrees that will satisfy lower division requirements at public four-year institutions of higher education for specific academic majors. Work groups must include representatives from the state board for community and technical colleges and the council of presidents, as well as faculty from two and four-year institutions. Work groups may include representatives from independent four-year institutions. (2) Each transfer associate degree developed under this section must enable a student to complete the lower-division courses or competencies for general education requirements and preparation for the major that a direct-entry student would typically complete in the first-year student and sophomore years for that academic major. (3) Completion of a transfer associate degree does not guarantee a student admission into an institution of higher education or admission into a major, minor, or professional program at an institution of higher education that has competitive admission standards for the program based on grade point average or other performance criteria. (4) During the 2004-05 academic year, the work groups must develop transfer degrees for elementary education, engineering, and nursing. As necessary based on demand or identified need, the council must convene additional groups to identify and develop additional transfer degrees. The council must give priority to majors in high demand by transfer students and majors that the general direct transfer agreement associate degree does not adequately prepare students to enter automatically upon transfer. (5) The council, in collaboration with the intercollege relations commission, must collect and maintain lists of courses offered by each community and technical college and public four-year institution of higher education that fall within each transfer associate degree. (6) The council must monitor implementation of transfer associate degrees by public four-year institutions to ensure compliance with subsection (2) of this section. (7) Beginning January 10, 2005, the council must submit a progress report on the development of transfer associate degrees to the higher education committees of the house of representatives and the senate. The first progress report must include measurable benchmark indicators to monitor the effectiveness of the initiatives in improving transfer and baseline data for those indicators before the implementation of the initiatives. Subsequent reports must be submitted by January 10th of each odd-numbered year and must monitor progress on the indicators, describe development of additional transfer associate degrees, and provide other data on improvements in transfer efficiency.
RCW 28B.15.544 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 544
RCW 28B.15.544: Waiver of nonresident tuition fees differential for western undergraduate exchange program students.
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.15.910 , the governing boards of Washington State University, Eastern Washington University, and Central Washington University may waive all or a portion of the difference between fifty percent of the resident tuition and fees amount and the nonresident tuition fees differential for nonresident students who enroll under the western interstate commission for higher education western undergraduate exchange program.
RCW 28A.188.050 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 188 / Section 050
RCW 28A.188.050: Statewide STEM organization.
Status: in_force

(1) To the extent funds are appropriated specifically for this purpose, the office of financial management shall contract with a statewide nonprofit organization with expertise in promoting and supporting STEM education from early learning through postsecondary education. The purpose of the contract is to identify, test, and develop scalable, cost-effective, and evidence-based approaches for increasing learning opportunities and improving educational outcomes in STEM that are aligned with the STEM framework for action and accountability. The activities to be conducted under the contract shall be as provided in this section, with specific performance expectations negotiated between the office of the governor, the office of financial management, and the selected organization. (2) Under the terms of the contract, the organization selected under this section shall: (a) Conduct a statewide communications campaign to expand awareness of the importance of STEM literacy and the opportunities presented by STEM education and careers, particularly as a strategy to close the educational opportunity gap for disadvantaged students and promote economic development in disadvantaged communities; (b) Expand regional networks of schools, institutions of higher education, educational service districts, STEM businesses, and community-based organizations to align STEM learning opportunities with best practices and local economic development; (c) Establish an innovation fund and offer competitive grants to support innovative practices in STEM education, from early learning through postsecondary education, including developing models of interdisciplinary instruction and project-based learning; (d) Expand STEM professional development opportunities for educators, faculty, and principals, including developing technology-enabled learning systems to support implementation of state learning standards; and (e) Create opportunities to extend STEM learning into early learning programs.
RCW 28B.15.051 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 051
RCW 28B.15.051: "Technology fees"—Defined—Use—Student government approval.
Status: in_force

(1) The governing board of each of the state universities, the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College, upon the written agreement of its respective student government association or its equivalent, may establish and charge each enrolled student a technology fee, separate from tuition fees. During the 1996-97 academic year, any technology fee shall not exceed one hundred twenty dollars for a full-time student. Any technology fee charged to a part-time student shall be calculated as a pro rata share of the fee charged to a full-time student. (2) Revenue from this fee shall be used exclusively for technology resources for general student use. (3) Only changes in the amount of the student technology fee agreed upon by both the governing board and its respective student government association or its equivalent shall be used to adjust the amount charged to students. Changes in the amount charged to students, once implemented, become the basis for future changes. (4) Annually, the student government association or its equivalent may abolish the fee by a majority vote. In the event of such a vote, the student government association or its equivalent shall notify the governing board of the institution. The fee shall cease being collected the term after the student government association or its equivalent voted to eliminate the fee. (5) The student government association or its equivalent shall approve the annual expenditure plan for the fee revenue. (6) The universities and The Evergreen State College shall deposit three and one-half percent of revenues from the technology fee into the institutional financial aid fund under RCW 28B.15.820 . (7) As used in this section, "technology fee" is a fee charged to students to recover, in whole or in part, the costs of providing and maintaining services to students that include, but need not be limited to: Access to the internet and world wide web, email, computer and multimedia work stations and laboratories, computer software, and dial-up telephone services. (8) Prior to the establishment of a technology fee, a governing board shall provide to the student governing body a list of existing fees of a similar nature or for a similar purpose. The board and the student governing body shall ensure that student fees for technology are not duplicative.
RCW 28B.15.545 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 545
RCW 28B.15.545: Grants for undergraduate coursework for recipients of the Washington award for vocational excellence.
Status: in_force

Students named by the workforce training and education coordinating board after June 30, 1994, as recipients of the Washington award for vocational excellence under RCW 28C.04.520 through 28C.04.550 shall be eligible to receive a grant for undergraduate coursework as authorized under RCW 28B.76.670 .
RCW 28A.343.300 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 343 / Section 300
RCW 28A.343.300: Directors—Terms—Number.
Status: in_force

The governing board of a school district shall be known as the board of directors of the district. Unless otherwise specifically provided, as in RCW 29A.04.340 , each member of a board of directors shall be elected by ballot by the registered voters of the school district and shall hold office for a term of four years and until a successor is elected and qualified. Terms of school directors shall be staggered, and insofar as possible, not more than a majority of one shall be elected to full terms at any regular election. In case a member or members of a board of directors are to be elected to fill an unexpired term or terms, the ballot shall specify the term for which each such member is to be elected. Except for a school district of the first class having within its boundaries a city with a population of four hundred thousand people or more which shall have a board of directors of seven members, the board of directors of every school district of the first class or school district of the second class shall consist of five members.
RCW 28B.50.859 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 859
RCW 28B.50.859: Faculty tenure—Tenure retained upon reduced work load assignment.
Status: in_force

An appointing authority may allow a tenured faculty member to retain tenure upon assignment to a reduced work load. The appointing authority and the faculty member shall execute a written agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of the assignment, including the conditions, if any, under which the faculty member may return to full time employment.
RCW 28A.188.088 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 188 / Section 088
RCW 28A.188.088: Local program centers.
Status: in_force

The coordinator shall establish local program centers throughout the state to implement *RCW 28A.625.210 through 28A.625.230 . Each center shall be managed by a center director. Additional staff as necessary may be hired.
RCW 28A.150.205 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 150 / Section 205
RCW 28A.150.205: Instructional hours.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definition in this section applies throughout RCW 28A.150.200 through 28A.150.295 . (1) "Instructional hours" means those hours students are provided the opportunity to engage in educational activity planned by and under the direction of school district staff, as directed by the administration and board of directors of the district, inclusive of intermissions for class changes, recess, and teacher/parent-guardian conferences that are planned and scheduled by the district for the purpose of discussing students' educational needs or progress, and exclusive of time actually spent for meals. (2)(a) If students are provided the opportunity to engage in educational activity that is part of the regular instructional program concurrently with the consumption of breakfast, the period of time designated for student participation in breakfast after the bell, as defined in RCW 28A.235.200 , must be considered instructional hours. (b) Breakfast after the bell programs, as defined in RCW 28A.235.200 , including the provision of breakfast, are not considered part of the definition or funding of the program of basic education under Article IX of the state Constitution.
RCW 28A.527.020 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 527 / Section 020
RCW 28A.527.020: Bond proceeds—Use.
Status: in_force

This chapter is not intended to limit the legislature's ability to appropriate bond proceeds if the full amount authorized in this chapter has not been appropriated after one biennia.
RCW 28A.710.310 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 710 / Section 310
RCW 28A.710.310: Notifications—Appeals.
Status: in_force

The administrator of a charter public school governed by this chapter must comply with the notification provisions of RCW 28A.320.163 that apply to superintendents, designees of superintendents, and principals.
RCW 28A.155.225 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 155 / Section 225
RCW 28A.155.225: Review of data for disproportionate student identification—Technical assistance.
Status: in_force

(1) The superintendent of public instruction shall annually review data from local education agencies, including the percentage of students receiving special education services, to ensure there is not a disproportionate identification of students, as defined by the superintendent of public instruction in accordance with federal requirements of the individuals with disabilities education act, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400. (2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall provide technical assistance to school districts experiencing issues related to disproportionality and will make available professional development opportunities statewide to support local education agencies, schools, and community partners in promoting inclusionary teaching practices within a multitiered system of supports framework to help safeguard against over-identification and other issues related to disproportionality.
RCW 28B.108.040 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 108 / Section 040
RCW 28B.108.040: Award of scholarships—Amount—Duration.
Status: in_force

The office may award scholarships to eligible students from moneys earned from the endowment fund created in RCW 28B.108.060 , or from funds appropriated to the council for this purpose, or from any private donations, or from any other funds given to the council for this program. For an undergraduate student, the amount of the scholarship shall not exceed the student's demonstrated financial need. For a graduate student, the amount of the scholarship shall not exceed the student's demonstrated need; or the stipend of a teaching assistant, including tuition, at the University of Washington; whichever is higher. In calculating a student's need, the office shall consider the student's costs for tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation, room, board, personal expenses, and child care. The student's scholarship awarded under this chapter shall not exceed the amount received by a student attending a state research university. A student is eligible to receive a scholarship for a maximum of five years. However, the length of the scholarship shall be determined at the discretion of the office.
RCW 28B.115.110 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 115 / Section 110
RCW 28B.115.110: Participant obligation—Repayment obligation—Appeals from determinations.
Status: in_force

Participants in the Washington health corps who are awarded loan repayments shall receive payment for the purpose of repaying educational loans secured while attending a program of health professional training which led to a credential as a credentialed health professional in the state of Washington. (1) Participants shall agree to meet the required service obligation. (2) Repayment shall be limited to eligible educational and living expenses as determined by the office and shall include principal and interest. (3) Loans from both government and private sources may be repaid by the program. Participants shall agree to allow the office access to loan records and to acquire information from lenders necessary to verify eligibility and to determine payments. Loans may not be renegotiated with lenders to accelerate repayment. (4) Repayment of loans established pursuant to the Washington health corps shall begin no later than 90 days after the individual has become a participant. Payments shall be made quarterly, or more frequently if deemed appropriate by the office, to the participant until the loan is repaid or the participant becomes ineligible due to discontinued service in a health professional shortage area, an underserved behavioral health area, as a nurse educator at an approved nursing program after the required service obligation when eligibility discontinues, or as a board-certified forensic pathologist in an identified shortage area, whichever comes first. (5) Should the participant discontinue service in a health professional shortage area, an underserved behavioral health area, as a nurse educator at an approved nursing program, or as a board-certified forensic pathologist in an identified shortage area, payments against the loans of the participants shall cease to be effective on the date that the participant discontinues service. (6) Except for circumstances beyond their control, participants who serve less than the required service obligation shall be obligated to repay to the program an amount equal to the unsatisfied portion of the service obligation, or the total amount paid by the program on their behalf, whichever is less. This amount is due and payable immediately. Participants who are unable to pay the full amount due shall enter into a payment arrangement with the office, including an arrangement for payment of interest. The maximum period for repayment is 10 years. The office shall determine the applicability of this subsection. The interest rate shall be determined by the office and be established by rule. (7) The office is responsible for the collection of payments made on behalf of participants from the participants who discontinue service before completion of the required service obligation. The office shall exercise due diligence in such collection, maintaining all necessary records to ensure that the maximum amount of payment made on behalf of the participant is recovered. Collection under this section shall be pursued using the full extent of the law, including wage garnishment if necessary. (8) The office shall not be held responsible for any outstanding payments on principal and interest to any lenders once a participant's eligibility expires. (9) The office shall temporarily or, in special circumstances, permanently defer the requirements of this section for eligible students as defined in RCW 28B.10.017 . (10) The office shall establish an appeal process by rule.
RCW 28A.400.312 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 400 / Section 312
RCW 28A.400.312: Antiretaliation protections.
Status: in_force

(1) School district employees and directors may not take an adverse employment action against any employee of the school district for: (a) Supporting students in the exercise of their legal rights, including their right to a learning environment with historically and scientifically accurate information that: Includes the histories, contributions, and perspectives of historically marginalized and underrepresented groups as provided in RCW 28A.345.130 ; and provides students with an appreciation for the contributions and perspectives of diverse, global cultures; or (b) Performing work in a manner consistent with RCW 28A.642.080 , 28A.642.020 , 28A.605.005 , 28A.320.209 , and 28A.230.005 and section 201, chapter 369, Laws of 2025. (2) In addition to the prohibitions established in subsection (1) of this section, school district employees and directors may not take an adverse employment action against a teacher of the school district for: (a) Instructing students in a manner consistent with state learning standards; or (b) Using instructional materials approved in accordance with RCW 28A.320.230 that are culturally and experientially representative, including materials on the study of the role and contributions of individuals or groups that are part of a protected class under RCW 28A.642.010 and 28A.640.010 . (3) For the purposes of this section, an "adverse employment action" includes termination, demotion, suspension, discipline, denial of promotion, reassignment, negatively impacting the evaluation of certificated staff under RCW 28A.405.100 , removal from, or denying access to, a supplemental contract, or otherwise taking any negative employment action against the employee. (4) This section governs school operation and management under RCW 28A.710.040 and 28A.715.020 , and applies to charter schools established under chapter 28A.710 RCW and state-tribal education compact schools subject to chapter 28A.715 RCW to the same extent as it applies to school districts.
RCW 28A.300.580 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 580
RCW 28A.300.580: Phone interpretation services—Posting vendor information on website.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction and the office of the education ombuds shall post information on the agency's website regarding the phone interpretation vendors on contract with the state of Washington, including contact information. (2) School districts are encouraged to use the phone interpretation services addressed in subsection (1) of this section to communicate with student's parents, legal guardians, and family members who have limited English proficiency.
RCW 28B.15.020 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 020
RCW 28B.15.020: "Tuition fees" defined—Use.
Status: in_force

The term "tuition fees" as used in this chapter shall mean the fees charged students registering at the state's colleges and universities which consist of: (1) The "building fees" as defined in RCW 28B.15.025 ; and (2) The "operating fees" as defined in RCW 28B.15.031 .
RCW 28B.77.005 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 77 / Section 005
RCW 28B.77.005: Student achievement council—Advisory committees.
Status: in_force

(1) The student achievement council is created. (2) The council is composed of 10 voting members as provided in this subsection. (a) Six citizen members shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate. One of the citizen members shall be an undergraduate student and one shall be a graduate student. The citizen members shall be selected based on their knowledge of or experience in higher education. In making appointments to the council, the governor shall give consideration to citizens representing labor, business, women, and racial and ethnic minorities, as well as geographic representation, to ensure that the council's membership reflects the state's diverse population. The citizen members shall serve for four-year terms except for each of the student members, who shall serve for two years; however, the terms of the initial members and the undergraduate and graduate student members shall be staggered. (b) A representative of an independent nonprofit higher education institution as defined in RCW 28B.07.020 , selected by an association of independent nonprofit baccalaureate degree-granting institutions. The representative appointed under this subsection (2)(b) shall excuse himself or herself from voting on matters relating primarily to public institutions of higher education. (c) Chosen for their recognized ability and innovative leadership experience in broad education policy and system design, a representative of each of the following shall be selected by the respective organizations, who shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing organizations: (i) A representative of the four-year institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 , selected by the presidents of those institutions; (ii) A representative of the state's community and technical college system, selected by the state board for community and technical colleges; and (iii) A representative of the state's K-12 education system, selected by the superintendent of public instruction in consultation with the department of children, youth, and families and the state board of education. The representative appointed under this subsection (2)(c)(iii) shall excuse himself or herself from voting on matters relating primarily to institutions of higher education. (3) The chair shall be selected by the council from among the citizen members appointed to the council. The chair shall serve a one-year term but may serve more than one term if selected to do so by the membership. (4) The council may create advisory committees on an ad hoc basis for the purpose of obtaining input from students, faculty, and higher education experts and practitioners, citizens, business and industry, and labor, and for the purpose of informing their research, policy, and programmatic functions. Ad hoc advisory committees addressing secondary to postsecondary transitions and university and college admissions requirements must include K-12 sector representatives including teachers, school directors, principals, administrators, and others as the council may direct, in addition to higher education representatives. The council shall maintain a contact list of K-12 and higher education stakeholder organizations to provide notices to stakeholders regarding the purposes of ad hoc advisory committees, timelines for planned work, means for participation, and a statement of desired outcomes. (5) Any vacancies on the council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be only for such terms as remain unexpired. Any vacancies among council members appointed by the governor shall be filled by the governor subject to confirmation by the senate and shall have full authority to act before the time the senate acts on their confirmation.
RCW 28B.30.901 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 901
RCW 28B.30.901: Establishment of administrative units to coordinate energy education or energy program delivery programs.
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers and duties transferred, Washington State University shall have the authority to establish administrative units as may be necessary to coordinate either energy education or energy program delivery programs, or both, and to revise, restructure, redirect, or eliminate programs transferred to Washington State University based on available funding or to better serve the people and businesses of Washington state.
RCW 28B.122.030 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 122 / Section 030
RCW 28B.122.030: Program eligibility—Student eligibility.
Status: in_force

(1) To remain an aerospace training or educational program in which a participant may be registered, the program must have an advisory committee that includes at least one member representing aerospace employers and at least one member from organized labor representing aerospace workers. (2) To remain an eligible student and receive continuing disbursements under the program, a participant must be considered by the aerospace training or educational program to be making satisfactory progress.
RCW 28A.210.080 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 210 / Section 080
RCW 28A.210.080: Immunization program—Attendance of child conditioned upon presentation of alternative proofs—Information regarding meningococcal disease—Information regarding human papillomavirus disease.
Status: in_force

(1) The attendance of every child at every public and private school in the state and licensed day care center shall be conditioned upon the presentation before or on each child's first day of attendance at a particular school or center, of proof of either (a) full immunization, (b) the initiation of and compliance with a schedule of immunization, as required by rules of the state board of health, or (c) a certificate of exemption as provided for in RCW 28A.210.090 . The attendance at the school or the day care center during any subsequent school year of a child who has initiated a schedule of immunization shall be conditioned upon the presentation of proof of compliance with the schedule on the child's first day of attendance during the subsequent school year. Once proof of full immunization or proof of completion of an approved schedule has been presented, no further proof shall be required as a condition to attendance at the particular school or center. (2)(a) Beginning with sixth grade entry, every public and private school in the state shall provide parents and guardians with information about meningococcal disease and its vaccine at the beginning of every school year. The information about meningococcal disease shall include: (i) Its causes and symptoms, how meningococcal disease is spread, and the places where parents and guardians may obtain additional information and vaccinations for their children; and (ii) Current recommendations from the United States centers for disease control and prevention regarding the receipt of vaccines for meningococcal disease and where the vaccination can be received. (b) This subsection shall not be construed to require the department of health or the school to provide meningococcal vaccination to students. (c) The department of health shall prepare the informational materials and shall consult with the office of superintendent of public instruction. (d) This subsection does not create a private right of action. (3)(a) Beginning with sixth grade entry, every public school in the state shall provide parents and guardians with information about human papillomavirus disease and its vaccine at the beginning of every school year. The information about human papillomavirus disease shall include: (i) Its causes and symptoms, how human papillomavirus disease is spread, and the places where parents and guardians may obtain additional information and vaccinations for their children; and (ii) Current recommendations from the United States centers for disease control and prevention regarding the receipt of vaccines for human papillomavirus disease and where the vaccination can be received. (b) This subsection shall not be construed to require the department of health or the school to provide human papillomavirus vaccination to students. (c) The department of health shall prepare the informational materials and shall consult with the office of the superintendent of public instruction. (d) This subsection does not create a private right of action. (4) Private schools are required by state law to notify parents that information on the human papillomavirus disease prepared by the department of health is available.
RCW 28A.310.190 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 310 / Section 190
RCW 28A.310.190: ESD board—Teachers' institutes, directors' meetings—Cooperation with state supervisor—Certification of data.
Status: in_force

In addition to other powers and duties as provided by law, every educational service district board shall: (1) If the district board deems necessary, hold each year one or more teachers' institutes as provided for in RCW 28A.415.010 and one or more school directors' meetings. (2) Cooperate with the state supervisor of special aid for children with disabilities as provided in RCW 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.100 . (3) Certify statistical data as basis for apportionment purposes to county and state officials as provided in chapter 28A.545 RCW. (4) Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law or rule of the state board of education and/or the superintendent of public instruction as provided in RCW 28A.300.030 and * 28A.305.210 .
RCW 28A.310.210 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 310 / Section 210
RCW 28A.310.210: ESD board—Payment of member expenses—Payment of dues into statewide association of board members, restrictions.
Status: in_force

In addition to other powers and duties prescribed by law every educational service district board shall be authorized to: (1) Pay the expenses of its members in accordance with law for attendance at statewide meetings of educational service district board members. (2) Pay dues from educational service district funds in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars per board member per year for membership in a statewide association of educational service district board members: PROVIDED, That dues to such an association shall not be paid unless the formation of such an association, including its constitution and bylaws, is approved by a resolution passed by at least two-thirds of the educational service district boards within the state: PROVIDED FURTHER, That such association if formed shall not employ any staff but shall contract either with the Washington state school directors' association or with the superintendent of public instruction for staff and informational services.
RCW 28A.180.110 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 180 / Section 110
RCW 28A.180.110: Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.
Status: in_force

Any compliance reporting requirements as a result of laws in this chapter that apply to second-class districts may be submitted in accordance with RCW 28A.330.250 .
RCW 28B.40.750 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 40 / Section 750
RCW 28B.40.750: Funds payable into bond retirement funds—Pledge of building fees.
Status: in_force

See RCW 28B.35.750 .
RCW 28B.108.060 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 108 / Section 060
RCW 28B.108.060: Scholarship endowment fund.
Status: in_force

The American Indian scholarship endowment fund is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Funds appropriated by the legislature for the endowment fund must be deposited into the fund. (1) Moneys received from the office, private donations, state moneys, and funds received from any other source may be deposited into the endowment fund. Private moneys received as a gift subject to conditions may be deposited into the fund. The investment of private moneys in the fund shall be managed by the state investment board. (2) At the request of the office, the state investment board shall release earnings from the private moneys invested by it to the state treasurer. (3) When a condition attached to a gift of private moneys in the fund has failed, the office shall then release the moneys to the donors according to the terms of the conditional gift. (4) The principal of the endowment fund shall not be invaded. The release of moneys under subsection (3) of this section shall not constitute an invasion of corpus. (5) The earnings on the fund shall be used solely for the purposes set forth in RCW 28B.108.040 , except when the terms of a conditional gift of private moneys in the fund require that a portion of earnings on such moneys be reinvested in the fund. An appropriation is not required for expenditures from the endowment fund.
RCW 28A.300.0713 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 0713
RCW 28A.300.0713: Willful noncompliance with state law—Investigation and determination—Compliance action plans.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Upon receipt of a complaint filed under RCW 28A.300.0712 , the office of the superintendent of public instruction must make an initial determination as to whether the complaint reasonably contains enough facts to allege noncompliance with state law as defined in RCW 28A.300.0711 and whether other available complaint procedures have been exhausted as required by RCW 28A.300.0712 . (b) If the requirements in (a) of this subsection are met, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall conduct a full investigation of the allegations in the complaint. (c) If the requirements in (a) of this subsection are not met, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall notify the complainant of that finding and is not required to investigate further. (2)(a) If, after a full investigation as required under subsection (1)(b) of this section, the office of the superintendent of public instruction finds noncompliance with state law, but determines the noncompliance is not willful, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall provide the school district with a first notice stating its determination of noncompliance and identify corrective actions and a timeline that the school district may take to come into compliance. (b) If the school district fails to comply with the corrective actions identified in the first notice within the prescribed timeline, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall provide the school district a second notice stating that continued failure to comply with corrective actions may result in consequences as established in RCW 28A.300.0714 . Upon receipt of a second notice, the school district superintendent and school district board of directors must adopt and submit a compliance action plan to the office of the superintendent of public instruction for approval. The compliance action plan must describe how the school district will implement the corrective actions identified by the office of the superintendent of public instruction. Unless otherwise required by subsection (4) of this section, the compliance action plan must be submitted under a timeline as required by the office of the superintendent of public instruction. (c) Before submitting the compliance action plan to the office of the superintendent of public instruction for approval, the school district board of directors must hold a public meeting to present the proposed compliance action plan to the community and allow for public comment on the proposed plan. For all such public meetings, individual students may not be identified without their consent, and the public meetings and materials prepared for such meetings must adhere to nondisclosure of personally identifiable information consistent with state and federal student privacy laws. (3)(a) If, after a full investigation as required under subsection (1)(b) of this section, the office of the superintendent of public instruction finds willful noncompliance with state law, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall provide the school district with a first notice stating its determination of willful noncompliance and identify corrective actions and a timeline that the school district may take to come into compliance. Upon receipt of the first notice, the school district board of directors shall hold a public meeting to present the finding of willful noncompliance with state law, the identified corrective actions and timeline for those actions, and take public comment on what additional actions the public thinks may be needed to come into compliance with state law. (b) If the school district fails to comply with the corrective actions identified in the first notice within the prescribed timeline, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall provide the school district a second notice stating that continued failure to comply with corrective actions may result in consequences as established in RCW 28A.300.0714 . Upon receipt of a second notice, the school district superintendent and school district board of directors must adopt and submit a compliance action plan to the office of the superintendent of public instruction for approval. The compliance action plan must describe how the school district will implement the corrective actions identified by the office of the superintendent of public instruction. Unless otherwise required by subsection (4) of this section, the compliance action plan must be submitted under a timeline as required by the office of the superintendent of public instruction. The compliance action plan must be developed in collaboration with the office of the superintendent of public instruction. In developing the compliance action plan, the school district must provide school district administrators, teachers, and other staff, parents of children attending a school within the school district, unions representing employees within the school district, students from the school district, and other impacted communities as appropriate with an opportunity to provide input on the development of the plan. (c) Before submitting the compliance action plan to the office of the superintendent of public instruction for approval, the school district board of directors must hold a public meeting to present the proposed compliance action plan to the community and allow for public comment on the proposed plan. For all such public meetings, individual students may not be identified without their consent, and the public meetings and materials prepared for such meetings must adhere to nondisclosure of personally identifiable information consistent with state and federal student privacy laws. (d) After submission and approval of the compliance action plan, the school district shall conduct additional public meetings with an opportunity for public comment at least once every six months to present school district progress on implementation of the compliance action plan until the superintendent of public instruction finds that the school district has come into compliance with state law. (4) A compliance action plan developed under this section must, at a minimum, include the following: (a) A description of the changes in the school district's or school's existing policies, structures, agreements, processes, and practices needed to come into compliance with state law; and (b) The timeline for coming into compliance with state law. (5) Compliance action plans must be developed in accordance with chapters 41.56 and 41.59 RCW where applicable. (6) The office of the superintendent of public instruction may develop and publish additional guidelines for the development of compliance action plans as required by this section for use by school districts.
RCW 28B.40.830 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 40 / Section 830
RCW 28B.40.830: The Evergreen State College—Trustees, powers and duties—Existing statutes as applicable to college—Federal benefits and donations.
Status: in_force

The board of trustees of The Evergreen State College shall have all the powers and duties as are presently or may hereafter be granted to existing state colleges by law. All statutes pertaining to the existing state colleges shall have full force and application to The Evergreen State College. The Evergreen State College is hereby deemed entitled to receive and share in all the benefits and donations made and given to similar institutions by the enabling act or other federal law to the same extent as other state colleges are entitled to receive and share in such benefits and donations.
RCW 28B.35.395 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 35 / Section 395
RCW 28B.35.395: President's housing allowance.
Status: in_force

Housing or a housing allowance may only be provided for the president of a public four-year institution of higher education who resides in the location where the institution is designated under RCW 28B.20.010 , 28B.30.010 , 28B.35.010 , and 28B.40.010 .
RCW 28B.10.023 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 023
RCW 28B.10.023: Contracts subject to requirements established under office of minority and women's business enterprises.
Status: in_force

All contracts entered into under this chapter by institutions of higher education on or after September 1, 1983, are subject to the requirements established under chapter 39.19 RCW.
RCW 28A.710.260 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 710 / Section 260
RCW 28A.710.260: Charter schools oversight account.
Status: in_force

The charter schools oversight account is hereby created in the state treasury. All moneys received by the commission under RCW 28A.710.110 must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purposes of this chapter.
RCW 28B.10.686 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 686
RCW 28B.10.686: Precollege coursework—When required—Use of multiple measures—Posting course placement options.
Status: in_force

State universities, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College may use multiple measures to determine whether a student must enroll in a precollege course including, but not limited to, placement tests, the SAT, high school transcripts, college transcripts, or initial class performance. Additionally, state universities, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College must post all the available options for course placement on their websites and in their admissions materials.
RCW 28A.150.050 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 150 / Section 050
RCW 28A.150.050: School holidays.
Status: in_force

(1) All of the state legal holidays set forth in RCW 1.16.050 (1) are also school holidays and school may not be taught on these days. (2) No reduction from a teacher's time or salary may be made by reason of the fact that a school day happens to be one of the days referred to in this section as a day on which school is not taught.
RCW 28B.40.810 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 40 / Section 810
RCW 28B.40.810: The Evergreen State College—Established.
Status: in_force

There is hereby established in Thurston county a state college, The Evergreen State College.
RCW 28B.50.851 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 851
RCW 28B.50.851: Faculty tenure—Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in RCW 28B.50.850 through 28B.50.869 : (1) "Administrative appointment" shall mean employment in a specific administrative position as determined by the appointing authority; (2) "Appointing authority" shall mean the board of trustees of a college district; (3)(a) "Faculty appointment," except as otherwise provided in (b) of this subsection, shall mean full time employment as a teacher, counselor, librarian or other position for which the training, experience and responsibilities are comparable as determined by the appointing authority, except administrative appointments; "faculty appointment" shall also mean department heads, division heads and administrators to the extent that such department heads, division heads or administrators have had or do have status as a teacher, counselor, or librarian; faculty appointment shall also mean employment on a reduced work load basis when a faculty member has retained tenure under RCW 28B.50.859 ; (b) "Faculty appointment" shall not mean special faculty appointment as a teacher, counselor, librarian, or other position as enumerated in (a) of this subsection, when such employment results from special funds provided to a community or technical college district from federal moneys or other special funds which other funds are designated as "special funds" by the college board: PROVIDED, That such "special funds" so designated by the college board for purposes of this section shall apply only to teachers, counselors and librarians hired from grants and service agreements and teachers, counselors and librarians hired in nonformula positions. A special faculty appointment resulting from such special financing may be terminated upon a reduction or elimination of funding or a reduction or elimination of program: PROVIDED FURTHER, That "faculty appointees" holding faculty appointments pursuant to subsections (7) or (3)(a) of this section who have been subsequently transferred to positions financed from "special funds" pursuant to (b) of this subsection and who thereafter lose their positions upon reduction or elimination of such "special funding" shall be entitled to be returned to previous status as faculty appointees pursuant to subsection (7) or (3)(a) of this section depending upon their status prior to the "special funding" transfer. Notwithstanding the fact that tenure shall not be granted to anyone holding a special faculty appointment, the termination of any such faculty appointment prior to the expiration of the term of such faculty member's individual contract for any cause which is not related to elimination or reduction of financing or the elimination or reduction of program shall be considered a termination for cause subject to the provisions of this chapter; (4) "Probationary faculty appointment" shall mean a faculty appointment for a designated period of time which may be terminated without cause upon expiration of the probationer's terms of employment; (5) "Probationer" shall mean an individual holding a probationary faculty appointment; (6) "Review committee" shall mean a committee composed of the probationer's faculty peers, a student representative, and the administrative staff of the community or technical college: PROVIDED, That the majority of the committee shall consist of the probationer's faculty peers; (7) "Tenure" shall mean a faculty appointment for an indefinite period of time which may be revoked only for adequate cause and by due process.
RCW 28A.155.040 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 155 / Section 040
RCW 28A.155.040: Authority of districts—Participation of department of social and health services.
Status: in_force

The board of directors of each school district, for the purpose of compliance with the provisions of RCW 28A.150.390 , 28A.160.030 , and 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.160 and chapter 28A.190 RCW, shall cooperate with the superintendent of public instruction and with the administrative officer and shall provide an appropriate educational opportunity to children with disabilities, as defined in RCW 28A.155.020 , in regular or special school facilities within the district or shall contract for such services with other agencies as provided in RCW 28A.155.060 or shall participate in an interdistrict arrangement in accordance with RCW 28A.335.160 and 28A.225.220 and/or 28A.225.250 and 28A.225.260 . In carrying out their responsibilities under this chapter, school districts severally or jointly with the approval of the superintendent of public instruction are authorized to support and/or contract for residential schools and/or homes approved by the department of social and health services for aid and special attention to students with disabilities. The cost of board and room in facilities approved by the department of social and health services shall be provided by the department of social and health services for those students with disabilities eligible for such aid under programs of the department. The cost of approved board and room shall be provided for those students with disabilities not eligible under programs of the department of social and health services but deemed in need of the same by the superintendent of public instruction: PROVIDED, That no school district shall be financially responsible for special education programs for students who are attending residential schools operated by the department of social and health services: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the provisions of RCW 28A.150.390 , 28A.160.030 , and 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.100 shall not preclude the extension by the superintendent of public instruction of special education opportunities to students with disabilities in residential schools operated by the department of social and health services.
RCW 28B.30.360 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 360
RCW 28B.30.360: Sexual assault—Online and clinical training program—Report.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington State University college of nursing shall establish a program to increase the availability of qualified sexual assault nurse examiners in eastern Washington. The program must, at a minimum, include the following elements: (a) Online training resources to provide nurses in rural and underserved communities access to at least 40 hours of didactic training; (b) A clinical training site at the Washington State University school of nursing at which nurses may complete the clinical training requirements established by the United States department of justice; and (c) Scholarships for nurses to complete the online training, the clinical training, or both. (2) The Washington State University college of nursing shall submit annual reports to the appropriate committees of the legislature in accordance with RCW 43.01.036 on the use and impact of the online and clinical training established in this section.
RCW 28A.150.275 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 150 / Section 275
RCW 28A.150.275: Annual basic education allocation for students in technical colleges.
Status: in_force

The basic education allocation, including applicable vocational entitlements and special education program money, generated under this chapter and under state appropriation acts by school districts for students enrolled in a technical college program established by an interlocal agreement under RCW 28B.50.533 shall be allocated in amounts as determined by the superintendent of public instruction to the serving college rather than to the school district, unless the college chooses to continue to receive the allocations through the school districts. This section does not apply to students enrolled in the running start program established in RCW 28A.600.310 .
RCW 28A.160.040 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 160 / Section 040
RCW 28A.160.040: Lease of buses to transport children with disabilities and elderly—Limitation.
Status: in_force

The directors of school districts are authorized to lease school buses to nonprofit organizations to transport children with disabilities and elderly persons to and from the site of activities or programs deemed beneficial to such persons by such organizations: PROVIDED, That commercial bus transportation is not reasonably available for such purposes.
RCW 28B.130.030 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 130 / Section 030
RCW 28B.130.030: Use of transportation fees.
Status: in_force

Transportation fees shall be spent only on activities directly related to the institution of higher education's transportation demand management program. These may include, but are not limited to the following activities: Transit, carpool, and vanpool subsidies; ride-sharing programs, and program advertising for carpools, vanpools, and transit service; guaranteed ride-home and telecommuting programs; and bicycle storage facilities. Funds may be spent on capital or operating costs incurred in the implementation of any of these strategies, and may be also used to contract with local or regional transit agencies for transportation services. Funds may be used for existing programs if they are incorporated into the campus transportation demand management program.
RCW 28A.320.250 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 250
RCW 28A.320.250: Dyslexia definition.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of RCW 28A.300.700 , * 28A.300.710 , 28A.300.720 , 28A.320.260 , and 28A.320.270 , "dyslexia" means a specific learning disorder that is neurological in origin and that is characterized by unexpected difficulties with accurate or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities that are not consistent with the person's intelligence, motivation, and sensory capabilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological components of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities. In addition, the difficulties are not typically a result of ineffective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.
RCW 28B.142.020 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 142 / Section 020
RCW 28B.142.020: Reports.
Status: in_force

The University of Washington and Washington State University must report annually to the ways and means committee of the senate, the capital budget committee of the house of representatives, and the office of the state treasurer on any bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness issued under this chapter as a part of a public securities offering. The report shall include a summary of the total outstanding debt of the university, a summary of any public securities offerings issued that year by purpose, including rating information from at least one nationally recognized credit rating agency, issuance costs, interest rate information, sources of repayment, and a copy of the annual bondholder report filed by the University of Washington and Washington State University in accordance with Rule 15c2-12 of the securities and exchange commission.
RCW 28A.320.110 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 110
RCW 28A.320.110: Information and research services.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of obtaining information on school organization, administration, operation, finance and instruction, school districts and educational service districts may contract for or purchase information and research services from public universities, colleges and other public bodies, or from private individuals or agencies. For the same purpose, school districts and educational service district superintendents may become members of any nonprofit organization whose principal purpose is to provide such services. Charges payable for such services and membership fees payable to such organizations may be based on the cost of providing such services, on the benefit received by the participating school districts measured by enrollment, or on any other reasonable basis, and may be paid before, during, or after the receipt of such services or the participation as members of such organizations.
RCW 28B.94.020 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 94 / Section 020
RCW 28B.94.020: Program administration—Report.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the Washington student loan refinancing program is created. (2) The program shall be administered by the council. To execute the program the council shall contract with up to five financial institutions. The financial institutions, in consultation with the council, may leverage the interest rate buy down incentive or the loan loss reserve coverage, or some combination thereof, to refinance existing student loans. In administering the program, the council may: (a) Impose reasonable limits on the terms of qualified loans; (b) Impose reasonable limits on the terms of qualified borrowers; (c) Impose reasonable limits on the use of state funds for the marketing on qualified loan products by financial institutions; (d) Establish minimum reporting requirements for financial institutions participating in the program; (e) Establish minimum required disclosures by financial institutions for qualified loans. At a minimum, the disclosures must notify qualified borrowers of the: (i) Loss of borrower protections including income contingent repayment and public service loan forgiveness options if the qualified borrower is refinancing a federal direct PLUS student loan under this chapter; and (ii) Estimated total cost of the qualified loan, including accrued interest under this chapter; (f) Appoint and use advisory committees and the department of financial institutions as needed to provide program guidance and direction; (g) Formulate and adopt all other policies and rules necessary for the efficient administration of the program; (h) Make, execute, and deliver contracts, conveyances, and other instruments necessary to the exercise and discharge of its powers and duties under this chapter; and (i) Perform all acts necessary and proper to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the program under this chapter. (3) On a biennial basis beginning July 1, 2020, the council must report to the appropriate committees of the legislature the: (a) Number of financial institutions currently under contract through the program; (b) Number of qualified student loans successfully refinanced under the program; (c) Qualified borrower requirements established by the council and the financial institutions; (d) Demographic information for borrowers that includes gender, race or ethnicity, income level, and geography; and (e) Estimated total savings by qualified borrowers with qualified loans as defined by the difference between what the student would have paid under the existing loan and what the student would pay when given the option to refinance. (4) This section expires July 1, 2029.
RCW 28A.300.288 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 288
RCW 28A.300.288: Youth suicide prevention activities.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall work with state agency and community partners to assist schools in implementing youth suicide prevention activities, which may include the following: (a) Training for school employees, parents, community members, and students in recognizing and responding to the signs of suicide; (b) Partnering with local coalitions of community members interested in preventing youth suicide; and (c) Responding to communities determined to be in crisis after a suicide or attempted suicide to prevent further instances of suicide. (2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction, working with state and community partners, shall prioritize funding appropriated for subsection (1) of this section to communities identified as the highest risk.
RCW 28B.15.455 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 455
RCW 28B.15.455: Gender equity—Goals.
Status: in_force

Institutions of higher education shall strive to accomplish the following goals by June 30, 2002: (1) Provide the following benefits and services equitably to male and female athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs: Equipment and supplies; medical services; services and insurance; transportation and per diem allowances; opportunities to receive coaching and instruction; scholarships and other forms of financial aid; conditioning programs; laundry services; assignment of game officials; opportunities for competition, publicity, and awards; and scheduling of games and practice times, including use of courts, gyms, and pools. Each institution which provides showers, toilets, lockers, or training room facilities for athletic purposes shall provide access to comparable facilities for both males and females. (2) Provide equitable intercollegiate athletic opportunities for male and female students including opportunities to participate and to receive the benefits of the services listed in subsection (1) of this section. (3) Provide participants with female and male coaches and administrators to act as role models.
RCW 28A.700.100 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 700 / Section 100
RCW 28A.700.100: Entry-level aerospace assembler training program—Grants to high schools—Selection criteria—Data collection by education data center—Reports.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Subject to funds appropriated for this purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall allocate grants to high schools to implement a training program to prepare students for employment as entry-level aerospace assemblers. Grant funds must be allocated on a one-time basis and may be used to purchase or improve course curriculum, purchase course equipment, and support professional development for course teachers. The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall consult and team with the community and technical colleges' center of excellence for aerospace and advanced materials manufacturing regarding the developing aerospace program of study and industry career needs. This information must assist the office of the superintendent of public instruction in refining specific aspects to the criteria in (b) of this subsection and leveraging advantages and opportunities for students in selected high schools. (b) The superintendent of public instruction must select grant recipients based on the criteria in this subsection (1)(b). This is a competitive grant process. Successful high school applicants must: (i) Demonstrate engaged and committed high school and district leadership and faculty in support of the aerospace assembler program; (ii) Demonstrate capacity to offer the program and maximize the use of grant resources addressing: Availability of appropriate physical space, meeting program technology requirements, providing projected enrollment from the high school as well as from other area high schools as appropriate, planned hours and days each week the program is to be offered, and other specific program requirements set forth by the office of the superintendent of public instruction; (iii) Demonstrate linkages to programs at local community and technical colleges and private technical schools to provide a seamless pathway for students to continue their education and career preparation beyond high school; (iv) Demonstrate a history of successful partnerships within the community and partner support for implementing an entry-level aerospace assembler program that includes one or more of the following: Apprenticeships, supplying materials, instruction support, internships, mentorships, and other program components; (v) Provide the plan for program implementation that includes a beginning date for first classes as well as plans for recruiting and retaining students in the course; and (vi) Demonstrate capacity to continue the program in years succeeding the initial grant year. (2) The education data center in the office of financial management must collect aerospace assembler program student participation and completion data for grant recipient high schools. The center must follow students to employment or further training and education in the two years following the students' completion of the program. Findings must be reported beginning in January 2014 and each January thereafter through January 2018 to the governor, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, other appropriate state agencies, and the appropriate education and fiscal committees of the legislature.
RCW 28A.510.010 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 510 / Section 010
RCW 28A.510.010: 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.320.400 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 400
RCW 28A.320.400: Elections—Qualifications of electors—Voting place.
Status: in_force

Qualifications of electors at all school elections shall be the same as at a general state or county election. Except as otherwise provided by law, only those electors residing within the district shall be entitled to vote, and an elector may vote only at the polling place designated by the proper election official.
RCW 28A.527.070 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 527 / Section 070
RCW 28A.527.070: Payment of principal and interest—Additional means for raising money authorized.
Status: in_force

The legislature may provide additional means for raising moneys for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds authorized in RCW 28A.527.010 , and *RCW 28A.527.010 shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for the payment.
RCW 28A.320.600 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 600
RCW 28A.320.600: Comprehensive school counseling programs—Written plan.
Status: in_force

By the beginning of the 2022-23 school year each school district shall develop and implement a written plan for a comprehensive school counseling program that is based on regularly updated standards developed by a national organization representing school counselors. The written plan must: (1) Establish a comprehensive school counseling program that uses state and nationally recognized counselor frameworks and is systemically aligned to state learning standards; (2) Provide a process for identifying student needs through a multilevel school data review and analysis that includes, at a minimum, use-of-time data, program results data, and data regarding communication with administrators, parents, students, and stakeholders; (3) Explain how direct and indirect services will be delivered through the comprehensive school counseling program; and (4) Establish an annual review and assessment process for the comprehensive school counseling program that includes building administrators and stakeholders.
RCW 28B.20.117 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 117
RCW 28B.20.117: Regents—Attorney general as advisor.
Status: in_force

See RCW 28B.10.510 .
RCW 28A.150.540 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 150 / Section 540
RCW 28A.150.540: 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.655.230 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 655 / Section 230
RCW 28A.655.230: Reading skills—Meeting for grade placement and strategies for student improvement—Exemptions.
Status: in_force

(1) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section and RCW 28A.655.235 unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (a) "Basic" means a score on the statewide student assessment at a level two in a four-level scoring system. (b) "Below basic" means a score on the statewide student assessment at a level one in a four-level scoring system. (c) "Not meet the state standard" means a score on the statewide student assessment at either a level one or a level two in a four-level scoring system. (2) Prior to the return of the results of the statewide student assessment in English language arts, elementary schools shall require meetings between teachers and parents of students in third grade who are reading below grade-level or who, based on formative or diagnostic assessment, and other indicators, are likely to score in the below basic level on the third grade statewide student assessment in English language arts. At the meeting, the teacher shall inform the parents or guardians of the requirements of this section and the intensive reading improvement strategies that will be available to students before fourth grade. The teacher also shall inform the parents and guardians of the school district's grade placement policy for the following year. Schools that have regularly scheduled parent teacher conferences may use those meetings to comply with this section. (3) For students to be placed in fourth grade, the strategies provided by the school district must include an intensive improvement strategy provided, supported, or contracted by the school district that includes a summer program or other options developed to meet the needs of students to prepare for fourth grade. (4) If a student in third grade scores below grade level on the third grade statewide student assessment in English language arts, and there was no meeting under subsection (2) of this section, the principal or his or her designee shall notify the student's parents or guardians of the following: (a) The below basic score; (b) An explanation of the requirements of this section; (c) The intensive improvement strategy options that are available; (d) The school district's grade placement policy; (e) Contact information for a school district employee who can respond to questions and provide additional information; and (f) A reasonable deadline for obtaining the parent's consent regarding the student's intensive improvement strategies that will be implemented and the student's grade placement. (5) The parent's or guardian's consent must be obtained regarding the appropriate grade placement and the intensive improvement strategy to be implemented. The school district must implement the strategy selected in consultation with the student's parents or guardians. If the school district does not receive a response from a parent by the deadline or a reasonable time thereafter, the principal or his or her designee shall make a decision on the student's grade placement for the following year and the intensive improvement strategies that will be implemented during the following school year. (6) If the school principal and parent cannot agree on the appropriate grade placement and improvement strategies from the list of available options, the parent's request will be honored. (7) If a student does not have a score in English language arts on the third grade statewide student assessment but the district determines, or is able to anticipate from, using district or classroom-based formative or diagnostic assessments or another standardized assessment, that the student's performance is equivalent to below basic in English language arts, the policy in subsections (2) through (6) of this section applies. (8) Students participating in the transitional bilingual instruction program are exempt from the policy in subsections (2) through (6) of this section, unless the student has participated in the transitional bilingual instruction program for three school years and receives a score of below basic on the third grade statewide student assessment in English language arts. (9) Students with disabilities whose individualized education program includes specially designed instruction in reading or English language arts are exempt from subsections (2) through (8) of this section. Communication and consultation with parents or guardians of such students shall occur through the individualized education program process required under chapter 28A.155 RCW and associated administrative rules.
RCW 28A.320.570 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 570
RCW 28A.320.570: Extracurricular activities—Goals for reducing the opportunity gap in participation.
Status: in_force

For each high school, the opportunity gap in extracurricular activity participation, as calculated under RCW 28A.320.550 , must not exceed the following goals: (1) During the 2020-21 school year, the opportunity gap must be twenty or fewer percentage points; (2) During the 2021-22 school year, the opportunity gap must be sixteen or fewer percentage points; (3) During the 2022-23 school year, the opportunity gap must be twelve or fewer percentage points; (4) During the 2023-24 school year, the opportunity gap must be eight or fewer percentage points; and (5) During the 2024-25 school year, and for each subsequent school year, the opportunity gap must be five or fewer percentage points.
RCW 28B.96.020 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 96 / Section 020
RCW 28B.96.020: Undocumented student support loan program.
Status: in_force

(1) The undocumented student support loan program is established. (2) The program shall be designed by the office, in consultation with financial aid professionals at institutions of higher education, state and nonprofit programs that work with eligible students, and relevant student associations and stakeholders in the development of the program. (3) The program shall be administered by the office. In administering the program, the office has the following powers and duties: (a) Screen and select, in coordination with representatives of institutions of higher education, eligible students to receive an undocumented student support loan; (b) Consider an eligible student's financial inability to meet the total cost of the participant's educational program in the selection process; (c) Issue low-interest student loans that are competitive with federal student loan programs; (d) Establish annual and lifetime loan limits equal to the cost of attendance minus any other financial aid received as provided in subsection (6) of this section; (e) Define the terms of repayment, including applicable interest rates, fees, and deferments; (f) Collect and manage repayments from students who do not meet their obligations under this chapter; (g) Consider income-based repayment options; (h) Solicit and accept grants and donations from public and private sources for the program; and (i) Adopt rules necessary to implement the program. (4) The undocumented student support loan does not accrue interest while a participant is enrolled in an institution of higher education. (5) The office may impose a loan origination fee up to, but not to exceed, the current rate imposed by the federal government on subsidized student loans. (6) The maximum annual loan amount granted per student for the undocumented student support loan program is: (a)(i) The cost of tuition and required fees at the public institution of higher education the student is attending; or (ii) If the student is attending a private institution of higher education, the tuition and required fees at an equivalent public institution; and (b) Less the value of any state-funded grant, scholarship, or waiver assistance the student receives, plus five hundred dollars for books and materials. (7) Student loans issued under the program shall follow the requirements under 11 U.S.C. Sec. 523 regarding dischargeability in bankruptcy. (8) Data collected by the program is private and confidential and must only be used for statistical analysis, research, and evaluation purposes. Data sharing by the office may be extended to include the office of financial management and other state governmental entities with oversight responsibility for the program, as long as personally identifiable student information is removed. (9) The office shall provide information to the appropriate fiscal and relevant policy committees of the legislature by December 1, 2023, and every two years thereafter that includes the following: (a) Dollar amount and number of private donations received; (b) Number of applications received; (c) Number of student loans provided to eligible students per year; (d) Average student loan amount provided per participant; (e) Level of degree program participants are pursuing; (f) Number of student loans in active repayment, deferment, and default status; and (g) Any other information the office deems relevant.
RCW 28B.10.842 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 842
RCW 28B.10.842: Actions against regents, trustees, officers, employees, or agents of institutions of higher education or educational boards—Defense—Costs—Payment of obligations from liability account.
Status: in_force

Whenever any action, claim, or proceeding is instituted against any regent, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of an institution of higher education or member of the governing body, officer, employee, or agent of an educational board arising out of the performance or failure of performance of duties for, or employment with such institution or educational board, the board of regents or board of trustees of the institution or governing body of the educational board may grant a request by such person that the attorney general be authorized to defend said claim, suit, or proceeding, and the costs of defense of such action shall be paid as provided in RCW 4.92.130 . If a majority of the members of a board of regents or trustees or educational board is or would be personally affected by such findings and determination, or is otherwise unable to reach any decision on the matter, the attorney general is authorized to grant a request. When a request for defense has been authorized, then any obligation for payment arising from such action, claim, or proceedings shall be paid from the liability account, notwithstanding the nature of the claim, pursuant to the provisions of *RCW 4.92.130 through 4.92.170 , as now or hereafter amended: PROVIDED, That this section shall not apply unless the authorizing body has made a finding and determination by resolution that such regent, trustee, member of the educational board, officer, employee, or agent was acting in good faith.
RCW 28B.20.445 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 445
RCW 28B.20.445: Child and adolescent psychiatry residency program—Requirement to offer additional residency position.
Status: in_force

Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the child and adolescent psychiatry residency program at the University of Washington shall offer two additional twenty-four month residency positions that are approved by the accreditation council for graduate medical education to two residents specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry. The positions must each include a minimum of eighteen months of training in settings where children's mental health services are provided under the supervision of experienced psychiatric consultants and must be located west of the crest of the Cascade mountains.
RCW 28A.625.005 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 625 / Section 005
RCW 28A.625.005: Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.
Status: in_force

Any compliance reporting requirements as a result of laws in this chapter that apply to second-class districts may be submitted in accordance with RCW 28A.330.250 .
RCW 28A.340.070 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 340 / Section 070
RCW 28A.340.070: Allocation of state funds for technical assistance—Contracting with agencies for technical assistance.
Status: in_force

(1) The superintendent of public instruction may allocate state funds, as may be appropriated, to provide technical assistance to eligible school districts interested in developing and implementing a cooperative project. (2) The superintendent of public instruction may contract with other agencies to provide some or all of the technical assistance under subsection (1) of this section.
RCW 28A.623.030 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 623 / Section 030
RCW 28A.623.030: Nonprofit program for certain children and students—Conditions and restrictions.
Status: in_force

The board of directors of any school district may establish or allow for the establishment of a nonprofit meal program using school facilities for feeding children who are participating in educational programs or activities conducted by private, nonprofit organizations and entities and students who are attending private elementary and secondary schools, and may authorize the extension of any school food services for the purpose of feeding such children and students, subject to the following conditions and restrictions: (1) The charge to such persons, organizations, entities or schools for each meal shall be not less than the actual cost of such meal to the school, inclusive of a reasonable charge for overhead and the value of the use of the facilities. (2) The meal program shall not be operated so as to interfere with the educational process within the school district. (3) The meal program shall not be operated so as to impair or reduce the provision of food services to students of the school districts.
RCW 28B.10.030 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 030
RCW 28B.10.030: Display of United States flag.
Status: in_force

Every board of trustees or board of regents shall cause a United States flag being in good condition to be displayed on the campus of their respective state institution of higher education during the hours of nine o'clock a.m. and four o'clock p.m. on school days, except during inclement weather.
RCW 28A.900.060 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 900 / Section 060
RCW 28A.900.060: Invalidity of part of title not to affect remainder.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this title, Title 28A RCW, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the title, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
RCW 28A.210.400 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 210 / Section 400
RCW 28A.210.400: Suicide prevention—Identification cards.
Status: in_force

(1) Within existing resources, every public school that issues student identification cards, staff identification cards, or both, must have printed on either side of the identification cards: (a) The contact information for a national suicide prevention organization; and (b) The contact information for one or more campus, local, state, or national organizations specializing in suicide prevention, crisis intervention, or counseling, if available. (2) The requirements in subsection (1) of this section apply to student identification cards and staff identification cards issued for the first time and issued to replace a damaged or lost identification card.
RCW 28B.15.011 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 011
RCW 28B.15.011: Classification as resident or nonresident student—Legislative intent.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the legislature that the state institutions of higher education shall apply uniform rules as prescribed in RCW 28B.15.012 through 28B.15.014 , and not otherwise, in determining whether students shall be classified as resident students or nonresident students for all tuition and fee purposes.
RCW 28A.300.845 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 845
RCW 28A.300.845: Media literacy and digital citizenship—Regional conferences.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall convene two regional conferences on the subject of media literacy and digital citizenship. (2) The conferences in this section should highlight the work performed by the recipients of the grant program established under RCW 28A.300.840 , as well as best practices in media literacy and digital citizenship. (3) The locations for conferences convened under this section must include one site in western Washington and one site in eastern Washington. (4) This section expires July 31, 2031.
RCW 28A.250.010 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 250 / Section 010
RCW 28A.250.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1)(a) "Multidistrict online provider" means: (i) A private or nonprofit organization that enters into a contract with a school district to provide online courses or programs to K-12 students from more than one school district; (ii) A private or nonprofit organization that enters into contracts with multiple school districts to provide online courses or programs to K-12 students from those districts; or (iii) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, a school district that provides online courses or programs to students who reside outside the geographic boundaries of the school district. (b) "Multidistrict online provider" does not include a school district online learning program in which fewer than ten percent of the students enrolled in the program are from other districts under the interdistrict student transfer provisions of RCW 28A.225.225 . "Multidistrict online provider" also does not include regional online learning programs that are jointly developed and implemented by two or more school districts or an educational service district through an interdistrict cooperative program agreement that addresses, at minimum, how the districts share student full-time equivalency for state basic education funding purposes and how categorical education programs, including special education, are provided to eligible students. (2)(a) "Online course" means a course or grade-level coursework where: (i) More than half of the course content is delivered electronically using the internet or other computer-based methods; (ii) More than half of the teaching is conducted from a remote location through an online course learning management system or other online or electronic tools; (iii) A certificated teacher has the primary responsibility for the student's instructional interaction. Instructional interaction between the teacher and the student includes, but is not limited to, direct instruction, review of assignments, assessment, testing, progress monitoring, and educational facilitation; and (iv) Students have access to the teacher synchronously, asynchronously, or both. (b) "Online school program" means a school program that offers a sequential set of online courses or grade-level coursework that may be taken in a single school term or throughout the school year in a manner that could provide a full-time basic education program if so desired by the student. Students may enroll in the program as part-time or full-time students. (c) An online course or online school program may be delivered to students at school as part of the regularly scheduled school day. An online course or online school program also may be delivered to students, in whole or in part, independently from a regular classroom schedule, but such courses or programs must comply with RCW 28A.232.010 and associated rules adopted by the superintendent of public instruction to qualify for state basic education funding. (3) "Online provider" means any provider of an online course or program, including multidistrict online providers, all school district online learning programs, and all regional online learning programs.
RCW 28A.535.020 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 535 / Section 020
RCW 28A.535.020: Resolution providing for election—Vote required to validate.
Status: in_force

Whenever the board of directors of any school district shall deem it advisable to validate and ratify the indebtedness mentioned in RCW 28A.535.010 , they shall provide therefor by resolution, which shall be entered on the records of such school district, which resolution shall provide for the holding of an election for the purpose of submitting the question of validating and ratifying the indebtedness so incurred to the voters of such school district for approval or disapproval, and if at such election three-fifths of the voters in such school district voting at such election shall vote in favor of the validation and ratification of such indebtedness, then such indebtedness so validated and ratified and every part thereof existing at the time of the adoption of said resolution shall thereby become and is hereby declared to be validated and ratified and a binding obligation upon such school district.
RCW 28B.99.010 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 99 / Section 010
RCW 28B.99.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Eligible student" means a resident student who is enrolled in an accredited doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathic medicine program in the state, is making satisfactory progress, and has declared an intention to work as a physician in a rural underserved area in Washington following residency. (2) "Medical student loan" means a loan that is approved by the office and awarded to a participant under the program. (3) "Office" means the office of student financial assistance. (4) "Participant" means an eligible student who has received a medical student loan under the program. (5) "Program" means the medical student loan program. (6) "Rural underserved area" means a rural county as defined in RCW 82.14.370 that is also designated by the health resources and services administration as a medically underserved area or having a medically underserved population.
RCW 28A.300.155 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 155
RCW 28A.300.155: Child sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention and identification public-private partnership account.
Status: in_force

The child sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention and identification public-private partnership account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from gifts, grants, or endowments from public or private sources, federal funds, and any appropriations made by the legislature or other sources must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for curriculum and professional development to support instruction on child sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention and identification. 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 28B.50.8351 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 8351
RCW 28B.50.8351: Exceptional faculty awards—"Foundation" defined.
Status: in_force

For purposes of RCW 28B.50.835 through 28B.50.843 "foundation" means a private nonprofit corporation that: (1) Is registered under Title 24 RCW and qualified as a tax-exempt entity under section 501(c)(3) of the federal internal revenue code; (2) exists solely for the benefit of one or more community or technical colleges in this state; and (3) is registered with the attorney general's office under the charitable trust act, chapter 11.110 RCW.
RCW 28B.15.190 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 190
RCW 28B.15.190: Student advisory committees—Consideration of student access and success in educational programs—Advising and assisting administration of four-year institutions of higher education.
Status: in_force

(1) One student advisory committee may be formed at each four-year institution of higher education by that institution's recognized student government organization for the purpose of advising and assisting the administration of that four-year institution of higher education on issues that directly affect students' ability to access and succeed in their educational programs. Issues that the student advisory committee may consider include: (a) The institution's annual budget; (b) Tuition and fee levels; (c) Financial aid policies; (d) Long-range budget priorities and allocation planning; and (e) Admission and enrollment policies. (2) Members of a student advisory committee may be appointed in a manner that is consistent with policies adopted by the recognized student government organizations at each institution. If there is both an undergraduate and graduate recognized student government organization at one institution, members of the student advisory committee may be appointed in a manner consistent with policies adopted by both organizations. (3) The administration of each four-year institution of higher education must: (a) Make readily available all nonconfidential information, documents, and reports requested by the student advisory committee and that are necessary for the committee to provide informed recommendations; and (b) provide the opportunity to present recommendations to the boards of regents or trustees before final decisions of the administration that relate to the issues described in subsection (1) of this section. (4) A student advisory committee must: (a) Make reasonable efforts to solicit feedback from students regarding the issues described in subsection (1) of this section and matters that are of general interest and impact students; and (b) take reasonable steps to keep students informed of deliberations and actions of the student advisory committee.
RCW 28A.305.902 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 305 / Section 902
RCW 28A.305.902: Transfer of duties—Review and recommendation—2006 c 263.
Status: in_force

The legislature encourages the members of the new state board of education to review the transfer of duties from the state board to other entities made in chapter 263, Laws of 2006 and if any of the duties that were transferred away from the state board are necessary for the board to accomplish the purpose set out in chapter 263, Laws of 2006 then the state board shall come back to the legislature to request those necessary duties to be returned to the state board of education. The state board of education is encouraged to make such a request by January 15, 2007.
RCW 28B.105.030 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 105 / Section 030
RCW 28B.105.030: Eligibility.
Status: in_force

(1) An eligible student is a student who: (a) Is eligible for resident tuition and fee rates as defined in RCW 28B.15.012 ; (b) Achieved level four on the mathematics or science portion of the high school statewide student assessment or achieved a score in the math section of the SAT or the math section of the ACT that is above the ninety-fifth percentile; (c) Has a family income at or below one hundred twenty-five percent of the state median family income at the time the student applies for a GET ready for math and science scholarship and for up to the two previous years; (d) Has declared an intention to complete a qualified program or qualified major or has entered a qualified program or declared a qualified major at an institution of higher education; (e) Has declared an intention to work in a mathematics, science, or related field in Washington for at least three years immediately following completion of a bachelor's degree or higher degree. (2) An eligible recipient is an eligible student who: (a) Has been awarded a scholarship in accordance with the selection criteria and process established by the student achievement council and the program administrator; (b) Enrolls at an institution of higher education within one year of graduating from high school; (c) Maintains satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the institution of higher education where the student is enrolled; (d) Takes at least one college-level mathematics or science course each term since enrolling in an institution of higher education; and (e) Enters a qualified program or qualified major no later than the end of the first term in which the student has junior level standing.
RCW 28A.300.830 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 830
RCW 28A.300.830: Funding, services, and outcomes for children and youth who are neglected, delinquent, or at risk—Report.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Beginning July 1, 2022, and every three years thereafter, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall report on the funding and services provided in support of youth pursuant to Washington's every student succeeds act consolidated plan, Title I, part D: Prevention and intervention programs for children and youth who are neglected, delinquent, or at risk, and the education outcomes resulting from the funding and provided services. (b) The purpose of the report is to inform the legislature of progress toward the goals established in the consolidated plan and provide the legislature with the opportunity to determine whether subsequent legislation should be enacted to ensure the education needs of youth and postresident youth. (2) Reports required by this section, which must delineate the recipients of the federal funds and how they are being used to support the education needs of youth and postresident youth, must be submitted to the appropriate committees of the house of representatives and the senate in accordance with RCW 43.01.036 . (3) For purposes of this section, "postresident youth" and "youth" have the same meanings as in RCW 28A.190.005 .
RCW 28B.35.720 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 35 / Section 720
RCW 28B.35.720: Contracts, issuance of evidences of indebtedness, bonds, acceptance of grants.
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers conferred under existing law, each of the boards is authorized and shall have the power: (1) To contract for the construction, completion, reconstruction, remodeling, rehabilitation and improvement of such buildings or other facilities of the university or college as are authorized by the legislature to be financed by the issuance and sale of bonds. (2) To finance the same by the issuance of bonds secured by the pledge of any or all of the building fees. (3) Without limitation of the foregoing, to accept grants from the United States government, or any federal or state agency or instrumentality, or private corporation, association, or person to aid in defraying the costs of any such projects.
RCW 28A.235.090 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 235 / Section 090
RCW 28A.235.090: Revolving fund—Depositories for fund, bond or security for—Manner of payments from fund.
Status: in_force

The surplus and donated food commodities revolving fund shall be deposited by the superintendent in such banks as he or she may select, but any such depository shall furnish a surety bond executed by a surety company or companies authorized to do business in the state of Washington, or collateral eligible as security for deposit of state funds, in at least the full amount of the deposit in each depository bank. Moneys shall be paid from the surplus and donated food commodities revolving fund by voucher and check in such form and in such manner as shall be prescribed by the superintendent.
RCW 28A.415.315 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 415 / Section 315
RCW 28A.415.315: Classified instructional assistants—Training.
Status: in_force

Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with various groups representing school district classified employees, shall develop and offer a training strand through the summer institutes and the winter conference targeted to classified instructional assistants and designed to help them maximize their effectiveness in improving student achievement.
RCW 28A.205.080 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 205 / Section 080
RCW 28A.205.080: Legislative findings—Distribution of funds—Cooperation with school districts.
Status: in_force

The legislature recognizes that education centers provide a necessary and effective service for students who have dropped out of common school programs. Education centers have demonstrated success in preparing such youth for productive roles in society and are an integral part of the state's program to address the needs of students who have dropped out of school. The superintendent of public instruction shall distribute funds, consistent with legislative appropriations, allocated specifically for education centers in accord with chapter 28A.205 RCW. The legislature encourages school districts to explore cooperation with education centers pursuant to RCW 28A.150.305 .
RCW 28B.76.500 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 76 / Section 500
RCW 28B.76.500: Student financial aid programs—Administration by office—College information web-based portal.
Status: in_force

(1) The office shall administer any state program or state-administered federal program of student financial aid now or hereafter established. (2) Each of the student financial aid programs administered by the office shall be labeled an "opportunity pathway." Loans provided by the federal government and aid granted to students outside of the financial aid package provided through institutions of higher education are not subject to the labeling provisions in this subsection. All communication materials, including, but not limited to, printed materials, presentations, and web content, shall include the "opportunity pathway" label. (3) If the office develops a one-stop college information web-based portal that includes financial, academic, and career planning information, the portal shall display all available student financial aid programs, except federal student loans and aid granted to students outside of the financial aid package provided through institutions of higher education, under the "opportunity pathway" label. The portal shall also display information regarding federal tax credits related to higher education available for students or their families. (4) The labeling requirements in this section do not change the source, eligibility requirements, or student obligations associated with each program. The office shall customize its communications to differentiate between programs, eligibility requirements, and student obligations, so long as the reporting provisions of this chapter are also fulfilled.
RCW 28B.40.100 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 40 / Section 100
RCW 28B.40.100: Trustees—Appointment—Terms—Quorum—Vacancies.
Status: in_force

(1) The governance of The Evergreen State College shall be vested in a board of trustees consisting of eight members, one of whom shall be a student. The governor shall select the student member from a list of candidates, of at least three and not more than five, submitted by the student body. They shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate and, except for the student member, shall hold their offices for a term of six years from the first day of October and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The student member shall hold his or her office for a term of one year from the first day of July and until the first day of July of the following year or until his or her successor is appointed and qualified, whichever is later. The student member shall be a full-time student in good standing at the college at the time of appointment. (2) Five members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. In case of a vacancy, or when an appointment is made after the date of expiration of the term, the governor shall fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term of the trustee whose office has become vacant or expired. (3) Except for the term of the student member, no more than the terms of two members will expire simultaneously on the last day of September in any one year. (4) A student appointed under this section shall excuse himself or herself from participation or voting on matters relating to the hiring, discipline, or tenure of faculty members and personnel.Any parent, guardian, or educational service district superintendent who, without proper cause, fails to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, upon the complaint of any officer or citizen of the county or state, before any district or superior court, shall be fined in any sum not less than fifty nor more than two hundred dollars.
RCW 28A.657.040 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 657 / Section 040
RCW 28A.657.040: Academic performance audits of lowest-achieving schools in required action districts—External review teams—Audit findings.
Status: in_force

(1) The superintendent of public instruction shall contract with an external review team to conduct an academic performance audit of the district and each persistently lowest-achieving school in a required action district to identify the potential reasons for the school's low performance and lack of progress. The review team must consist of persons under contract with the superintendent who have expertise in comprehensive school and district reform and may not include staff from the agency, the school district that is the subject of the audit, or members or staff of the state board of education. (2) The audit must be conducted based on criteria developed by the superintendent of public instruction and must include but not be limited to an examination of the following: (a) Student demographics; (b) Mobility patterns; (c) School feeder patterns; (d) The performance of different student groups on assessments; (e) Effective school leadership; (f) Strategic allocation of resources; (g) Clear and shared focus on student learning; (h) High standards and expectations for all students; (i) High level of collaboration and communication; (j) Aligned curriculum, instruction, and assessment to state standards; (k) Frequency of monitoring of learning and teaching; (l) Focused professional development; (m) Supportive learning environment; (n) High level of family and community involvement; (o) Alternative secondary schools best practices; and (p) Any unique circumstances or characteristics of the school or district. (3) Audit findings must be made available to the local school district, its staff, the community, and the state board of education.
RCW 28A.155.220 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 155 / Section 220
RCW 28A.155.220: High school transition services—Interagency agreements—Education data center to monitor certain outcomes—Annual report by superintendent of public instruction.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction must establish interagency agreements with the department of social and health services, the department of services for the blind, and any other state agency that provides high school transition services for special education students. Such interagency agreements shall not interfere with existing individualized education programs, nor override any individualized education program team's decision-making power. The purpose of the interagency agreements is to foster effective collaboration among the multiple agencies providing transition services for individualized education program-eligible special education students from the beginning of transition planning, as soon as educationally and developmentally appropriate, through the end of the school year in which the student turns 22 years of age, or through high school graduation, whichever occurs first. Interagency agreements are also intended to streamline services and programs, promote efficiencies, and establish a uniform focus on improved outcomes related to self-sufficiency. (2)(a) When educationally and developmentally appropriate, the interagency responsibilities and linkages with transition services under subsection (1) of this section must be addressed in a transition plan to a postsecondary setting in the individualized education program of a student with disabilities. (b) Transition planning shall be based upon educationally and developmentally appropriate transition assessments that outline the student's individual needs, strengths, preferences, and interests. Transition assessments may include observations, interviews, inventories, situational assessments, formal and informal assessments, as well as academic assessments. (c) The transition services that the transition plan must address include activities needed to assist the student in reaching postsecondary goals and courses of study to support postsecondary goals. (d) Transition activities that the transition plan may address include instruction, related services, community experience, employment and other adult living objectives, daily living skills, and functional vocational evaluation. (e) When educationally and developmentally appropriate, a discussion must take place with the student and parents, and others as needed, to determine the postsecondary goals or postschool vision for the student. This discussion may be included as part of an annual individualized education program review, high school and beyond plan meeting, or any other meeting that includes parents, students, and educators. The postsecondary goals included in the transition plan shall be goals that are measurable and must be based on appropriate transition assessments related to training, education, employment, and independent living skills, when necessary. The goals must also be based on the student's needs, while considering the strengths, preferences, and interests of the student. (f) As the student gets older, changes in the transition plan may be noted in the annual update of the student's individualized education program. (g) A transition plan required under this subsection (2) must be aligned with a student's high school and beyond plan. (3) To the extent that data is available through data-sharing agreements established by the education data center under RCW 43.41.400 , the education data center must monitor the following outcomes for individualized education program-eligible special education students after high school graduation: (a) The number of students who, within one year of high school graduation: (i) Enter integrated employment paid at the greater of minimum wage or competitive wage for the type of employment, with access to related employment and health benefits; or (ii) Enter a postsecondary education or training program focused on leading to integrated employment; (b) The wages and number of hours worked per pay period; (c) The impact of employment on any state and federal benefits for individuals with disabilities; (d) Indicators of the types of settings in which students who previously received transition services primarily reside; (e) Indicators of improved economic status and self-sufficiency; (f) Data on those students for whom a postsecondary or integrated employment outcome does not occur within one year of high school graduation, including: (i) Information on the reasons that the desired outcome has not occurred; (ii) The number of months the student has not achieved the desired outcome; and (iii) The efforts made to ensure the student achieves the desired outcome. (4) To the extent that the data elements in subsection (3) of this section are available to the education data center through data-sharing agreements, the office of the superintendent of public instruction must prepare an annual report using existing resources and submit the report to the legislature. (5) To minimize gaps in services through the transition process, no later than three years before students receiving special education services leave the school system, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall transmit a list of potentially eligible students to the department of social and health services, the counties, the department of services for the blind, and any other state agency working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall ensure that consent be obtained prior to the release of this information as required in accordance with state and federal requirements.
RCW 28A.300.310 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 310
RCW 28A.300.310: Second grade reading assessment—Selection of reading passages—Costs.
Status: in_force

(1) The superintendent of public instruction shall identify a collection of reading passages and assessment procedures that can be used to measure second grade oral reading accuracy and fluency skills. The purpose of the second grade reading assessment is to provide information to parents, teachers, and school administrators on the level of acquisition of oral reading accuracy and fluency skills of each student at the beginning of second grade. The assessment procedures and each of the reading passages in the collection must: (a) Provide a reliable and valid measure of a student's oral reading accuracy and fluency skills; (b) Be able to be individually administered; (c) Have been approved by a panel of nationally recognized professionals in the area of beginning reading, whose work has been published in peer-reviewed education research journals, and professionals in the area of measurement and assessment; and (d) Assess student skills in recognition of letter sounds, phonemic awareness, word recognition, and reading connected text. Text used for the test of fluency must be ordered in relation to difficulty. (2) The superintendent of public instruction shall select reading passages for use by schools and school districts participating in pilot projects under RCW 28A.300.320 during the 1997-98 school year. The final collection must be selected by June 30, 1998. The superintendent of public instruction may add reading passages to the initial list if the passages are comparable in format to the initial passages approved by the expert panel in subsection (1) of this section. (3) The superintendent of public instruction shall develop a per-pupil cost for the assessments in the collection that details the costs for administering the assessments, booklets, scoring, and training required to reliably administer the test. To the extent funds are appropriated, the superintendent of public instruction shall pay for the cost of administering and scoring the assessments, booklets or other assessment material, and training required to administer the test.
RCW 28A.235.060 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 235 / Section 060
RCW 28A.235.060: Advancement of costs from revolving fund moneys—Reimbursement by school district to include transaction expense.
Status: in_force

In purchasing or otherwise acquiring surplus or donated commodities on the requisition of a school district the superintendent may advance the purchase price and other cost of acquisition thereof from the surplus and donated food commodities revolving fund and the superintendent shall in due course bill the proper school district for the amount paid by him or her for the commodities plus a reasonable amount to cover the expenses incurred by the superintendent's office in connection with the transaction. All payments received for surplus or donated commodities from school districts shall be deposited by the superintendent in the surplus and donated food commodities revolving fund.
RCW 28A.225.035 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 225 / Section 035
RCW 28A.225.035: Petition to juvenile court—Contents—Court action—Referral to community engagement board or other coordinated intervention—Transfer of jurisdiction upon relocation.
Status: in_force

(1) A petition for a civil action under RCW 28A.225.030 or 28A.225.015 shall consist of a written notification to the court alleging that: (a) The child has unexcused absences as described in RCW 28A.225.030 (1) during the current school year; (b) Actions taken by the school district have not been successful in substantially reducing the child's absences from school; and (c) Court intervention and supervision are necessary to assist the school district or parent to reduce the child's absences from school. (2) The petition shall set forth the name, date of birth, school, address, gender, race, and ethnicity of the child and the names and addresses of the child's parents, and shall set forth the languages in which the child and parent are fluent, whether there is an existing individualized education program, and the child's current academic status in school. (3) The petition shall set forth facts that support the allegations in this section and shall generally request relief available under this chapter and provide information about what the court might order under RCW 28A.225.090 . (4)(a) When a petition is filed under RCW 28A.225.030 or 28A.225.015 , it shall initially be stayed by the juvenile court, and the child and the child's parent must be referred to a community engagement board or other coordinated means of intervention as set forth in the memorandum of understanding under RCW 28A.225.026 . The community engagement board must provide to the court a description of the intervention and prevention efforts to be employed to substantially reduce the child's unexcused absences, along with a timeline for completion. (b) If a community engagement board or other coordinated means of intervention is not in place as required by RCW 28A.225.026 , the juvenile court shall schedule a hearing at which the court shall consider the petition. (5) When a referral is made to a community engagement board, the community engagement board must meet with the child, a parent, and the school district representative and enter into an agreement with the petitioner and respondent regarding expectations and any actions necessary to address the child's truancy within twenty days of the referral. If the petition is based on RCW 28A.225.015 , the child shall not be required to attend and the agreement under this subsection shall be between the community engagement board, the school district, and the child's parent. The court may permit the community engagement board or truancy prevention counselor to provide continued supervision over the student, or parent if the petition is based on RCW 28A.225.015 . (6) If the community engagement board fails to reach an agreement, or the parent or student does not comply with the agreement within the timeline for completion set by the community engagement board, the community engagement board shall return the case to the juvenile court. The stay of the petition shall be lifted, and the juvenile court shall schedule a hearing at which the court shall consider the petition. (7)(a) Notwithstanding the provisions in subsection (4)(a) of this section, a hearing shall not be required if other actions by the court would substantially reduce the child's unexcused absences. Such actions may include referral to an existing community engagement board, use of the Washington assessment of risks and needs of students (WARNS) or other assessment tools to identify the specific needs of individual children, the provision of community-based services, and the provision of evidence-based treatments that have been found to be effective in supporting at-risk youth and their families. When a juvenile court hearing is held, the court shall: (i) Separately notify the child, the parent of the child, and the school district of the hearing. If the parent is not fluent in English, notice should be provided in a language in which the parent is fluent as indicated on the petition pursuant to RCW 28A.225.030 (1); (ii) Notify the parent and the child of their rights to present evidence at the hearing; and (iii) Notify the parent and the child of the options and rights available under chapter 13.32A RCW. (b) If the child is not provided with counsel, the advisement of rights must take place in court by means of a colloquy between the court, the child if eight years old or older, and the parent. (8)(a) The court may require the attendance of the child if eight years old or older, the parents, and the school district at any hearing on a petition filed under RCW 28A.225.030 . (b) The court may not issue a bench warrant for a child for failure to appear at a hearing on an initial truancy petition filed under RCW 28A.225.030 . If there has been proper service, the court may instead enter a default order assuming jurisdiction under the terms specified in subsection (12) of this section. (9) A school district is responsible for determining who shall represent the school district at hearings on a petition filed under RCW 28A.225.030 or 28A.225.015 . (10) The court may permit the first hearing to be held without requiring that either party be represented by legal counsel, and to be held without a guardian ad litem for the child under RCW 4.08.050 . At the request of the school district, the court shall permit a school district representative who is not an attorney to represent the school district at any future hearings. (11) If the child is in a special education program or has a diagnosed mental or emotional disorder, the court shall inquire as to what efforts the school district has made to assist the child in attending school. (12) If the allegations in the petition are established by a preponderance of the evidence, the court shall grant the petition and enter an order assuming jurisdiction to intervene for the period of time determined by the court, after considering the facts alleged in the petition and the circumstances of the juvenile, to most likely cause the juvenile to return to and remain in school while the juvenile is subject to this chapter. In no case may the order expire before the end of the school year in which it is entered. (13)(a) If the court assumes jurisdiction, the school district shall periodically report to the court any additional unexcused absences by the child, actions taken by the school district, and an update on the child's academic status in school at a schedule specified by the court. (b) The first report under this subsection (13) must be received no later than three months from the date that the court assumes jurisdiction. (14) Community engagement boards and the courts shall coordinate, to the extent possible, proceedings and actions pertaining to children who are subject to truancy petitions and at-risk youth petitions in RCW 13.32A.191 or child in need of services petitions in RCW 13.32A.140 . (15) If after a juvenile court assumes jurisdiction in one county the child relocates to another county, the juvenile court in the receiving county shall, upon the request of a school district or parent, assume jurisdiction of the petition filed in the previous county.
RCW 28A.320.240 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 240
RCW 28A.320.240: School library information and technology programs—Resources and materials—Teacher-librarians.
Status: in_force

(1) The purpose of this section is to identify quality criteria for school library information and technology programs that support the student learning goals under RCW 28A.150.210 , the *essential academic learning requirements under RCW 28A.655.070 , and high school graduation requirements adopted under RCW 28A.230.090 . (2) Every board of directors shall provide resources and materials for the operation of school library information and technology programs as the board deems necessary for the proper education of the district's students or as otherwise required by law or rule of the superintendent of public instruction. (3) "Teacher-librarian" means a certificated teacher with a library media endorsement under rules adopted by the professional educator standards board. (4) "School library information and technology program" means a school-based program that is staffed by a certificated teacher-librarian and provides a broad, flexible array of services, resources, and instruction that support student mastery of the *essential academic learning requirements and state standards in all subject areas and the implementation of the district's school improvement plan. (5) The teacher-librarian, through the school library information and technology program, shall collaborate as an instructional partner to help all students meet the content goals in all subject areas, and assist high school students completing high school and beyond plans required for graduation. (6) The teacher-librarian's duties may include, but are not limited to, collaborating with his or her schools to: (a) Integrate information and technology into curriculum and instruction, including but not limited to instructing other certificated staff about using and integrating information and technology literacy into instruction through workshops, modeling lessons, and individual peer coaching; (b) Provide information management instruction to students and staff about how to effectively use emerging learning technologies for school and lifelong learning, as well as in the appropriate use of computers and mobile devices in an educational setting; (c) Help teachers and students efficiently and effectively access the highest quality information available while using information ethically; (d) Instruct students in digital citizenship including how to be critical consumers of information and provide guidance about thoughtful and strategic use of online resources; and (e) Create a culture of reading in the school community by developing a diverse, student-focused collection of materials that ensures all students can find something of quality to read and by facilitating school-wide reading initiatives along with providing individual support and guidance for students.
RCW 28B.121.050 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 121 / Section 050
RCW 28B.121.050: Award of scholarships—Amount—Duration.
Status: in_force

The university may award conditional scholarships to eligible students from the funds appropriated to the university for this purpose, or from any private donations, or any other funds given to the university for this program. The amount of the conditional scholarship awarded an individual may not exceed the amount of resident tuition and fees at the college, as well as the cost of room, board, laboratory fees and supplies, and books, incurred by an eligible student and approved by a financial aid administrator at the university. Participants are eligible to receive conditional scholarships for a maximum of five years.
RCW 28A.642.050 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 642 / Section 050
RCW 28A.642.050: Authority of superintendent of public instruction—Administrative orders.
Status: in_force

The superintendent of public instruction has the power to enforce and obtain compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and guidelines adopted under this chapter, by appropriate order made pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW. The order may include, but is not limited to, termination of all or part of state apportionment or categorical moneys to the offending school district, termination of specified programs in which violations may be flagrant within the offending school district, institution of corrective action, and the placement of the offending school district on probation with appropriate sanctions until compliance is achieved.
RCW 28A.150.390 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 150 / Section 390
RCW 28A.150.390: Appropriations for special education programs.
Status: in_force

(1) The superintendent of public instruction shall submit to each regular session of the legislature during an odd-numbered year a programmed budget request for special education programs for students with disabilities. Funding for programs operated by local school districts shall be on an excess cost basis from appropriations provided by the legislature for special education programs for students with disabilities and shall take account of state funds accruing through RCW 28A.150.260 (4)(a), (5), (6), and (8) and 28A.150.415 . (2) The excess cost allocation to school districts shall be based on the following: (a) A district's annual average head count enrollment of students ages three and four and those five year olds not yet enrolled in kindergarten who are eligible for and receiving special education, multiplied by the district's base allocation per full-time equivalent student, multiplied by 1.2; (b)(i) Subject to the limitation in (b)(ii) of this subsection (2), a district's annual average enrollment of resident students who are eligible for and receiving special education, excluding students ages three and four and those five year olds not yet enrolled in kindergarten, multiplied by the district's base allocation per full-time equivalent student, multiplied by the special education cost multiplier rate of: (A) Beginning in the 2020-21 school year, either: (I) 1.0075 for students eligible for and receiving special education and reported to be in the general education setting for 80 percent or more of the school day; or (II) 0.995 for students eligible for and receiving special education and reported to be in the general education setting for less than 80 percent of the school day; (B) Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, either: (I) 1.12 for students eligible for and receiving special education and reported to be in the general education setting for 80 percent or more of the school day; or (II) 1.06 for students eligible for and receiving special education and reported to be in the general education setting for less than 80 percent of the school day. (ii) If the enrollment percent exceeds 16 percent, the excess cost allocation calculated under (b)(i) of this subsection must be adjusted by multiplying the allocation by 16 percent divided by the enrollment percent. (3) As used in this section: (a) "Base allocation" means the total state allocation to all schools in the district generated by the distribution formula under RCW 28A.150.260 (4)(a), (5), (6), and (8) and the allocation under RCW 28A.150.415 , to be divided by the district's full-time equivalent enrollment. (b) "Basic education enrollment" means enrollment of resident students including nonresident students enrolled under RCW 28A.225.225 and students from nonhigh districts enrolled under RCW 28A.225.210 and excluding students residing in another district enrolled as part of an interdistrict cooperative program under RCW 28A.225.250 . (c) "Enrollment percent" means the district's resident annual average enrollment of students who are eligible for and receiving special education, excluding students ages three and four and those five year olds not yet enrolled in kindergarten and students enrolled in institutional education programs, as a percent of the district's annual average full-time equivalent basic education enrollment.
RCW 28A.500.060 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 500 / Section 060
RCW 28A.500.060: Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.
Status: in_force

Any compliance reporting requirements as a result of laws in this chapter that apply to second-class districts may be submitted in accordance with RCW 28A.330.250 .
RCW 28B.95.115 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 95 / Section 115
RCW 28B.95.115: Washington college savings program—Refunds.
Status: in_force

The intent of the Washington college savings program is to make distributions from individual college savings program accounts for beneficiaries' attendance at public or private institutions of higher education. Federal penalties and taxes associated with 529 savings plan refunds may apply to any refund issued by the Washington college savings plan. Refunds shall be issued under specific conditions that may include the following: (1) Certification that the beneficiary, who is eighteen years of age or older, will not attend a public or private institution of higher education, will result in a refund not to exceed the current value at the time of such certification. The refund shall be made no sooner than ninety days after such certification, less any administrative processing fees assessed by the governing body; (2) If there is certification of the death or disability of the beneficiary, the refund shall be equal to one hundred percent of the current value at the time that such certification is submitted to the governing body, less any administrative processing fees assessed by the governing body; (3) If there is certification by the student of graduation or program completion, the refund shall be as great as one hundred percent of the current value at the time that such certification is submitted to the governing body, less any administrative processing fees assessed by the governing body. The governing body may, at its discretion, impose a penalty if needed to comply with federal tax rules; (4) If there is certification of other tuition and fee scholarships that will cover the cost of tuition for the eligible beneficiary, the refund may not exceed the value of the scholarship or scholarships, less any administrative processing fees assessed by the governing body; (5) Incorrect or misleading information provided by the purchaser or beneficiaries may result in a refund of the purchaser's and contributors' contributions, less any administrative processing fees assessed by the governing body. The value of the refund must not exceed the actual dollar value of the purchaser's or contributors' contributions; and (6) The governing body may determine other circumstances qualifying for refunds of remaining unused participant Washington college savings program account balances and may determine the value of that refund.
RCW 28A.315.045 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 315 / Section 045
RCW 28A.315.045: Reorganization.
Status: in_force

(1) A new school district may be formed comprising contiguous territory lying in either a single county or in two or more counties. The new district may comprise: (a) Two or more whole school districts; (b) Parts of two or more school districts; and/or (c) Territory that is not a part of any school district if such territory is contiguous to the district to which it is transferred. (2) The boundaries of existing school districts may be altered: (a) By the transfer of territory from one district to another district; (b) By the consolidation of one or more school districts with one or more school districts; or (c) By the dissolution and annexation to a district of a part or all of one or more other districts or of territory that is not a part of any school district: PROVIDED, That such territory shall be contiguous to the district to which it is transferred or annexed. (3) Territory may be transferred or annexed to or consolidated with an existing school district without regard to county boundaries.
RCW 28B.40.505 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 40 / Section 505
RCW 28B.40.505: Tax deferred annuities for employees.
Status: in_force

See RCW 28B.10.480 .
RCW 28B.10.285 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 285
RCW 28B.10.285: Student financial aid information—Notice to students—Development of reporting form—Compliance reporting.
Status: in_force

(1) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (a) "Educational institution" includes any entity that is an institution of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 , a degree-granting institution as defined in RCW 28B.85.010 , a private vocational school as defined in RCW 28C.10.020 , or school as defined in RCW 18.16.020 . (b) "Student education loan" means any loan solely for personal use to finance postsecondary education and costs of attendance at an educational institution. (2) An educational institution must provide to an enrolled student who has applied for student financial aid a notification including the following information about the student education loans the educational institution has certified: (a) An estimate, based on information available at the time the notification is provided, of the: (i) Total amount of student education loans taken out by the student; (ii) Potential total payoff amount of the student education loans incurred or a range of the total payoff amount, including principal and interest; (iii) The monthly repayment amount that the student may incur for the amount of student education loans the student has taken out, based on the federal loan repayment plan borrowers are automatically enrolled in if they do not select an alternative repayment plan; (iv) A statement that income-driven repayment plans may allow a federal student loan borrower to reduce their monthly payment according to a percentage of their income, and a brief summary of the potentially applicable plans; and (v) Percentage of the aggregate federal direct loan borrowing limit applicable to the student's program of study the student has reached at the time the information is sent to the student; and (b) Consumer information about the differences between private student loans and federal student loans, including a brief overview of the availability of income-driven repayment plans and loan forgiveness programs for federal loans. (3) The notification provided under subsection (2) of this section must include a statement that the estimates and ranges provided are general in nature and not meant as a guarantee or promise of the actual projected amount. It must also include a statement that a variety of repayment plans are available for federal student loans that may limit the monthly repayment amount based on income. (4) The notification must include information about how to access resources for student education loan borrowers provided by federal or state agencies, such as a student education loan debt hotline and website or student loan advocate, federal student loan repayment calculator, complaint portals, or other available resources. This information must include contact information for the student loan advocate established pursuant to RCW 28B.77.007 . (5) An educational institution must provide the notification required in subsection (2) of this section via email. In addition, the educational institution may provide the notification in writing, in an electronic format, or in person. (6) An educational institution does not incur liability, including for actions under chapter 19.86 RCW by the attorney general, for any good faith representations made under subsection (2) of this section. (7) Educational institutions must begin providing the notification required under subsection (2) of this section by July 1, 2018, each time a financial aid package that includes a new or revised student education loan is offered to the student. (8) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, an organization representing the public four-year colleges and universities, an organization representing the private nonprofit institutions, the state board for community and technical colleges under chapter 28B.50 RCW, the workforce training and education coordinating board as defined in RCW 28C.18.020 , and the department of licensing under chapter 46.01 RCW, must develop a form for the educational institutions to use to report compliance by July 1, 2018. (9) Beginning December 1, 2019, and biannually thereafter until December 25, 2025, the organizations under subsection (8) of this section must submit a report in compliance with RCW 43.01.036 to the legislature that details how the educational institutions are in compliance with this section.
RCW 28B.35.370 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 35 / Section 370
RCW 28B.35.370: Disposition of building fees and normal school fund revenues—Bond payments—Capital projects accounts.
Status: in_force

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Within 35 days from the date of collection thereof all building fees of each regional university and The Evergreen State College shall be paid into the state treasury and these together with such normal school fund revenues as provided in RCW 28B.35.751 as are received by the state treasury shall be credited as follows: (1) On or before June 30th of each year the board of trustees of each regional university and The Evergreen State College, if issuing bonds payable out of its building fees and above described normal school fund revenues, shall certify to the state treasurer the amounts required in the ensuing 12 months to pay and secure the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds. The amounts so certified by each regional university and The Evergreen State College shall be a prior lien and charge against all building fees and above described normal school fund revenues of such institution. The state treasurer shall thereupon deposit the amounts so certified in the Eastern Washington University capital projects account, the Central Washington University capital projects account, the Western Washington University capital projects account, or The Evergreen State College capital projects account respectively, which accounts are hereby created in the state treasury. The amounts deposited in the respective capital projects accounts shall be used to pay and secure the payment of the principal of and interest on the building bonds issued by such regional universities and The Evergreen State College as authorized by law. If in any 12-month period it shall appear that the amount certified by any such board of trustees is insufficient to pay and secure the payment of the principal of and interest on the outstanding building and above described normal school fund revenue bonds of its institution, the state treasurer shall notify the board of trustees and such board shall adjust its certificate so that all requirements of moneys to pay and secure the payment of the principal of and interest on all such bonds then outstanding shall be fully met at all times. (2) All normal school fund revenue pursuant to RCW 28B.35.751 shall be deposited in the Eastern Washington University capital projects account, the Central Washington University capital projects account, the Western Washington University capital projects account, or The Evergreen State College capital projects account respectively, which accounts are hereby created in the state treasury. The sums deposited in the respective capital projects accounts shall be appropriated and expended to pay and secure the payment of the principal of and interest on bonds payable out of the building fees and normal school revenue and for the construction, reconstruction, erection, equipping, maintenance, demolition and major alteration of buildings and other capital assets, and the acquisition of sites, rights-of-way, easements, improvements or appurtenances in relation thereto except for any sums transferred therefrom as authorized by law. During the 2023-2025 and 2025-2027 fiscal biennia, sums in the respective capital accounts may also be used for routine facility maintenance, utility costs, and facility condition assessments. (3) Funds available in the respective capital projects accounts may also be used for certificates of participation under chapter 39.94 RCW.
RCW 28A.635.060 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 635 / Section 060
RCW 28A.635.060: Defacing or injuring school property—Liability of pupil, parent, or guardian—Withholding diplomas—Suspension and restitution—Community service program as alternative—Publication of information on withheld diplomas—Student rights protected.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Any pupil who defaces or otherwise injures any school property, or property belonging to a school contractor, employee, or another student, may be subject to suspension and punishment. If any property of the school district, a contractor of the district, an employee, or another student has been lost or willfully cut, defaced, or injured, with the damages exceeding $1,000, the school district may withhold the diploma, but not the grades or transcripts, of the student responsible for the damage or loss for the earlier of either five years from the date of the student's graduation or until the amount owed is less than $1,000. (b) If the student and parent or guardian are unable to pay for the damages, the school district shall provide a program of community service for the student in lieu of the payment of monetary damages. Community service completed in accordance with this subsection (1)(b) must be credited at the applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater. Upon the completion of community service that reduces the amount owed to less than $1,000, the diploma of the student must be released. The parent or guardian of the student shall be liable for damages as otherwise provided by law. (2) Before the diploma is withheld under this section, a school district board of directors shall adopt procedures to ensure that students' rights to due process are protected. (3) If the department of social and health services or a child-placing agency licensed by the department has been granted custody of a child, that child's records, if requested by the department or agency, may not be withheld for nonpayment of school fees or any other reason. (4) Each school district that withholds a diploma under this section shall publish and maintain the following information on its website, either with information published under RCW 28A.325.050 or in a different location on its website that facilitates easy access to the information: (a) The number of diplomas withheld under this section, by graduating class, during the preceding five school years, with data from the prior reporting year updated annually to reflect the release of diplomas in accordance with this section; and (b) The number of students with withheld diplomas who were eligible for free or reduced-price meals during their last two years of enrollment in the school district.
RCW 28A.160.080 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 160 / Section 080
RCW 28A.160.080: School buses, rental or lease for emergency purposes—Authorization.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the legislature and the purpose of RCW 28A.160.010 , 28A.160.080 , and 28A.160.090 that in the event of major forest fires, floods, or other natural emergencies that boards of directors of school districts, in their discretion, may rent or lease school buses to governmental agencies for the purposes of transporting personnel, supplies and/or evacuees.
RCW 28A.230.015 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 230 / Section 015
RCW 28A.230.015: Access to career and technical course waiver.
Status: in_force

(1) The superintendent of public instruction may grant a waiver from the provisions of RCW 28A.230.010 (2) based on an application from a board of directors of a school district with fewer than two thousand students. (2) The state board of education may adopt rules establishing the criteria to evaluate the need for a waiver or waivers under this section.
RCW 28A.185.050 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 185 / Section 050
RCW 28A.185.050: Program review and monitoring—Reports to the legislature—Public access to demographic data—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) In order to ensure that school districts are meeting the requirements of an approved program for highly capable students, the superintendent of public instruction shall monitor highly capable programs at least once every five years. Monitoring shall begin during the 2002-03 school year. (2) Any program review and monitoring under this section may be conducted concurrently with other program reviews and monitoring conducted by the office of the superintendent of public instruction. In its review, the office shall monitor program components that include but need not be limited to the process used by the district to identify and reach out to highly capable students with diverse talents and from diverse backgrounds, assessment data, other indicators to determine how well the district is meeting the academic needs of highly capable students, and district expenditures used to enrich or expand opportunities for these students. (3) Beginning June 30, 2003, and every five years thereafter, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall submit a report to the education committees of the house of representatives and the senate that provides the following: (a) A brief description of the various instructional programs offered to highly capable students; and (b) Relevant data to the programs for highly capable students collected under RCW 28A.300.042 . (4) Beginning November 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, the superintendent of public instruction must make data publicly available that includes a comparison of the race, ethnicity, and low-income status of highly capable students compared to the same demographic groups in the general student population of each school district. Reporting must also include comparisons for students who are English language learners, have an individualized education program, have a 504 plan, are covered by provisions of the McKinney-Vento homeless assistance act, or are highly mobile. (5) The superintendent of public instruction may adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW to implement this section.
RCW 28B.10.310 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 310
RCW 28B.10.310: Acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of lands, buildings and facilities at universities and The Evergreen State College—Bonds—Sale, interest, form, payment, term, execution, negotiability, etc.
Status: in_force

Each issue or series of such bonds: Shall be sold at such price and at such rate or rates of interest; may be serial or term bonds; may mature at such time or times in not to exceed forty years from date of issue; may be sold at public or private sale; may be payable both principal and interest at such place or places; may be subject to redemption prior to any fixed maturities; may be in such denominations; may be payable to bearer or to the purchaser or purchasers thereof or may be registrable as to principal or principal and interest as provided in RCW 39.46.030 ; may be issued under and subject to such terms, conditions, and covenants providing for the payment of the principal thereof and interest thereon, which may include the creation and maintenance of a reserve fund or account to secure the payment of such principal and interest and a provision that additional bonds payable out of the same source or sources may later be issued on a parity therewith, and such other terms, conditions, covenants, and protective provisions safeguarding such payment, all as determined and found necessary and desirable by said boards of regents or trustees. If found reasonably necessary and advisable, such boards of regents or trustees may select a trustee for the owners of each such issue or series of bonds and/or for the safeguarding and disbursements of the proceeds of their sale for the uses and purposes for which they were issued and, if such trustee or trustees are so selected, shall fix its or their rights, duties, powers, and obligations. The bonds of each such issue or series: Shall be executed on behalf of such universities or colleges by the president of the board of regents or the chair of the board of trustees, and shall be attested by the secretary or the treasurer of such board, one of which signatures may be a facsimile signature; and shall have the seal of such university or college impressed, printed, or lithographed thereon, and any interest coupons attached thereto shall be executed with the facsimile signatures of said officials. The bonds of each such issue or series and any of the coupons attached thereto shall be negotiable instruments within the provisions and intent of the negotiable instruments law of this state even though they shall be payable solely from any special fund or funds.
RCW 28B.900.030 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 900 / Section 030
RCW 28B.900.030: Continuation of existing law.
Status: repealed

The provisions of this title, Title 28B RCW, insofar as they are substantially the same as statutory provisions repealed by this chapter, and relating to the same subject matter, shall be construed as restatements and continuations, and not as new enactments. Nothing in this 1969 code revision of Title 28 RCW shall be construed as authorizing any new bond issues or new or additional appropriations of moneys but the bond issue authorizations herein contained shall be construed only as continuations of bond issues authorized by prior laws herein repealed and reenacted, and the appropriations of moneys herein contained are continued herein for historical purposes only and this 1969 act shall not be construed as a reappropriation thereof and no appropriation contained herein shall be deemed to be extended or revived hereby and such appropriation shall lapse or shall have lapsed in accordance with the original enactment: PROVIDED, That this 1969 act shall not operate to terminate, extend, or otherwise affect any appropriation for the biennium commencing July 1, 1967 and ending June 30, 1969.
RCW 28B.10.925 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 925
RCW 28B.10.925: Transfer of ownership of institution-owned vessel—Review of vessel's physical condition.
Status: in_force

(1) Prior to transferring ownership of an institution-owned vessel, an institution of higher education shall conduct a thorough review of the physical condition of the vessel, the vessel's operating capability, and any containers and other materials that are not fixed to the vessel. (2) If the institution of higher education determines that the vessel is in a state of advanced deterioration or poses a reasonably imminent threat to human health or safety, including a threat of environmental contamination, the institution of higher education may: (a) Not transfer the vessel until the conditions identified under this subsection have been corrected; or (b) permanently dispose of the vessel by landfill, deconstruction, or other related method.
RCW 28B.30.355 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 355
RCW 28B.30.355: Medical, health and hospital service—Leases, contracts and agreements.
Status: in_force

The board of regents may lease lands, buildings, or other facilities from or to nonprofit corporations or associations, and may enter into such contracts and agreements with such units, agencies, corporations, or associations as will promote the intents and purposes of RCW 28B.30.350 .
RCW 28A.345.130 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 345 / Section 130
RCW 28A.345.130: Model policy and procedure for instructional materials—Diverse and inclusive curricula.
Status: in_force

(1) By June 1, 2025, the Washington state school directors' association, with the assistance of the office of the superintendent of public instruction, must review and update a model policy and procedure regarding course design, selection, and adoption of instructional materials. (2) The model policy and procedure must require that school district boards of directors, within available materials, adopt inclusive curricula and select diverse, equitable, inclusive, age-appropriate instructional materials that include the histories, contributions, and perspectives of historically marginalized and underrepresented groups including, but not limited to, people from various racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, people with differing learning needs, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people as the term is defined in RCW 43.114.010 , and people with various socioeconomic and immigration backgrounds. (3) The model policy and procedure must require that, in adopting curricula and selecting instructional materials in accordance with this section, school district boards of directors must seek curricula and instructional materials that are as culturally and experientially diverse as possible, recognizing that the availability of materials that include the histories, contributions, and perspectives of historically marginalized and underrepresented groups may vary. (4) By October 1, 2025, school district boards of directors must amend the policy and procedures required under RCW 28A.320.230 to conform with the model policy and procedure required by this section. Additionally, by October 1, 2025, charter school boards and schools subject to state-tribal education compacts must adopt or amend their policies and procedures governing curricula adoption and the selection of instructional materials to conform with the model policy and procedure required by this section. For the purpose of documenting compliance with this section and assisting school districts in accordance with RCW 28A.300.1251 , school district boards of directors, within 10 days of completing the policy and procedure updates required by this subsection (4), shall provide notice of the completed actions and electronic copies of the applicable policies and procedures to the office of the superintendent of public instruction. (5) 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 to the same extent as it applies to school districts.
RCW 28A.520.010 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 520 / Section 010
RCW 28A.520.010: Distribution of forest reserve funds—Procedure—Proportional county area distribution, when.
Status: in_force

Of the moneys received by the state from the federal government in accordance with Title 16, section 500, United States Code, fifty percent shall be spent by the counties on public schools or public roads, and fifty percent shall be spent by the counties on public schools as provided in RCW 28A.520.020 (2), or for any other purposes as now or hereafter authorized by federal law, in the counties in the United States forest reserve from which such moneys were received. Where the reserve is situated in more than one county, the state treasurer shall determine the proportional area of the counties therein. The state treasurer is authorized and required to obtain the necessary information to enable him or her to make that determination. The state treasurer shall distribute to the counties, according to the determined proportional area, the money to be spent by the counties. The county legislative authority shall expend the fifty percent received by the county for the benefit of the public roads or public schools of the county, or for any other purposes as now or hereafter authorized by federal law.
RCW 28A.300.575 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 575
RCW 28A.300.575: Washington state seal of biliteracy.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington state seal of biliteracy is established to recognize public high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and in one or more world languages other than English. Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, school districts shall award the seal of biliteracy to graduating high school students who meet the criteria established by the office of the superintendent of public instruction under this section. School districts shall place a notation on a student's high school diploma and high school transcript indicating that the student has earned the seal of biliteracy. (2)(a) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules establishing criteria for award of the Washington state seal of biliteracy. (b) The criteria must require a student to demonstrate both: (i) Proficiency in English by meeting state high school graduation requirements in English, including through state assessments and credits; and (ii)(A) Except as provided in (b)(ii)(B) of this subsection (2), proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing one or more world languages other than English. (B) For a world language other than English that is an unwritten language, the criteria must only require a student to demonstrate proficiency in speaking the unwritten language. (c)(i) Except as provided in (c)(ii) of this subsection (2), the criteria must permit a student to demonstrate proficiency in a world language other than English through multiple methods including nationally or internationally recognized language proficiency tests and competency-based world language credits awarded under the model policy adopted by the Washington state school directors' association. (ii) For a world language other than English that is an indigenous language, the criteria must specify that only a sovereign tribal government may certify a student as proficient in the language of the tribe. (3) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall provide students with access to methods for the student to demonstrate proficiency in less commonly taught or assessed languages at a cost that is not higher than that of assessing commonly taught or assessed languages. (4) This section governs school operation and management under RCW 28A.710.040 and 28A.715.020 and applies to charter schools established under chapter 28A.710 RCW and state-tribal education compact schools subject to chapter 28A.715 RCW. (5) For the purposes of this section, "world language other than English" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.300.577 .
RCW 28B.12.055 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 12 / Section 055
RCW 28B.12.055: Work-study opportunity grant for high-demand occupations.
Status: in_force

(1) Within existing resources, the office of student financial assistance shall establish the work-study opportunity grant for high-demand occupations, a competitive grant program to encourage job placements in high-demand fields. The office shall award grants to eligible institutions of higher education that have developed a partnership with a proximate organization willing to host work-study placements. Partner organizations may be nonprofit organizations, for-profit firms, or public agencies. Eligible institutions of higher education must verify that all job placements will last for a minimum of one academic quarter or one academic semester, depending on the system used by the eligible institution of higher education. (2) The office may adopt rules to identify high-demand fields for purposes of this section. The legislature recognizes that the high-demand fields identified by the office may differ in different regions of the state. (3) The office may award grants to eligible institutions of higher education that cover both student wages and program administration. (4) The office shall develop performance benchmarks regarding program success including, but not limited to, the number of students served, the amount of employer contributions, and the number of participating high-demand employers.
RCW 28A.150.500 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 150 / Section 500
RCW 28A.150.500: Educational agencies offering vocational education programs—Local advisory committees—Advice on current job needs.
Status: in_force

(1) Each local education agency or college district offering vocational educational programs shall establish local advisory committees to provide that agency or district with advice on current job needs and on the courses necessary to meet these needs. (2) The local program committees shall: (a) Participate in the determination of program goals; (b) Review and evaluate program curricula, equipment, and effectiveness; (c) Include representatives of business and labor who reflect the local industry, and the community; and (d) Actively consult with other representatives of business, industry, labor, and agriculture.
RCW 28A.183.070 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 183 / Section 070
RCW 28A.183.070: Advisory committee.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall establish the language access advisory committee to guide and monitor the implementation of chapter 107, Laws of 2022 and to recommend changes to requirements, policies, and procedures related to language access and language access services for students' families, students, and communities in educational settings outside the classroom. (2) At a minimum, the advisory committee must guide, monitor, and make recommendations on the following topics: (a) The effectiveness of language access policies, procedures, and programs; (b) Family and community engagement, with a focus on multicultural families, families whose students have multiple barriers to student achievement, and families least engaged with their schools; (c) The definition of "qualified interpreter"; (d) Supply of and demand for interpreters; (e) Training for interpreters; (f) Credentialing requirements for interpreters, including a code of professional conduct; (g) Grants to cover nonstate controlled interpreter credentialing requirement costs; (h) Language access and language access service data collection and analysis; and (i) Evidence-based practices regarding language access, including best practice for using state and federal funding to provide language access services. (3)(a) The members of the advisory committee must include representatives from spoken and sign language services users, community organizations that provide direct services to non-English-speaking families, interpreters for students' families, interpreter preparation programs, advocacy organizations, schools, and school districts. (b) Members of the advisory committee must be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . Subject to available funding and as determined by the office of the superintendent of public instruction, members of the advisory committee who do not receive compensation from their employer or contractor for attendance, either in person or virtually, at a meeting of the advisory committee are eligible for a stipend. (4) Staff support for the advisory committee must be provided by the language access technical assistance program described in RCW 28A.183.030 , except with respect to credentialing requirements for interpreters, for which staff support must also be provided by the Washington professional educator standards board. (5) The advisory committee must collaborate with the Washington professional educator standards board, the Washington state office of equity established in RCW 43.06D.020 , the educational opportunity gap oversight and accountability committee created in RCW 28A.300.136 , and other office of the superintendent of public instruction committees that focus on ensuring equity in access to opportunities for all students. (6) By November 1, 2024, and periodically thereafter, the advisory committee must submit, in compliance with RCW 43.01.036 , a report on implementation of this chapter to the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the Washington professional educator standards board, the governor, and the appropriate committees of the legislature.
RCW 28A.310.360 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 310 / Section 360
RCW 28A.310.360: Identification of core services for budget purposes—Formula utilized for ESD's biennial budget request.
Status: in_force

The superintendent of public instruction, pursuant to RCW 28A.310.330 shall prepare the biennial budget request for the operation of educational service districts based upon a formula using the following factors: (1) The core service cost itemized in RCW 28A.310.350 which shall receive primary weighting for formula purposes; (2) A weighting factor constituting a geographical factor which shall be used to weight the larger sized educational service districts for formula purposes; and (3) A weighting factor which shall be based on the number and size of local school districts within each educational service district for formula purposes. The sum of subsection (1) of this section, together with the weighting factors of subsections (2) and (3) of this section for each educational service district, shall reflect the variables among the educational service districts and when combined, a total budget for all educational service districts shall be the result.
RCW 28B.35.300 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 35 / Section 300
RCW 28B.35.300: Model schools and training departments—Purpose.
Status: in_force

A model school or schools or training departments may be provided for each regional university, in which students, before graduation, may have actual practice in teaching or courses relative thereto under the supervision and observation of critic teachers. All schools or departments involved herewith shall organize and direct their work being cognizant of public school needs.
RCW 28A.300.118 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 118
RCW 28A.300.118: College credit program information—Notification to schools and parents.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning with the 2000-01 school year, the superintendent of public instruction shall notify senior high schools and any other public school that includes ninth grade of the names and contact information of public and private entities offering programs leading to college credit, including information about online advanced placement classes, if the superintendent has knowledge of such entities and if the cost of reporting these entities is minimal. (2) Beginning with the 2000-01 school year, each senior high school and any other public school that includes ninth grade shall publish annually and deliver to each parent with children enrolled in ninth through twelfth grades, information concerning the entrance requirements and the availability of programs in the local area that lead to college credit, including classes such as advanced placement, running start, tech-prep, skill centers, college in the high school, and international baccalaureate programs. The information may be included with other information the school regularly mails to parents. In addition, each senior high school and any other public school that includes ninth grade shall enclose information of the names and contact information of other public or private entities offering such programs, including online advanced placement programs, to its ninth through twelfth grade students if the school has knowledge of such entities.
RCW 28B.10.410 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 410
RCW 28B.10.410: Annuities and retirement income plans—Limitation on institution's contribution.
Status: in_force

The boards of regents of the state universities, the boards of trustees of the regional universities and of The Evergreen State College, the student achievement council, or the state board for community and technical colleges shall pay not more than one-half of the annual premium of any annuity or retirement income plan established under the provisions of RCW 28B.10.400 . Such contribution shall not exceed ten percent of the salary of the faculty member or other employee on whose behalf the contribution is made. This contribution may be in addition to federal social security tax contributions made by the boards, if any.
RCW 28A.335.060 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 335 / Section 060
RCW 28A.335.060: Surplus school property—Rental, lease, or use of—Disposition of moneys received from.
Status: in_force

Each school district's board of directors shall deposit moneys derived from the lease, rental, or occasional use of surplus school property as follows: (1) Moneys derived from real property shall be deposited into the district's debt service fund and/or capital projects fund, except for: (a) Moneys required to be expended for general maintenance, utility, insurance costs, and any other costs associated with the lease or rental of such property, which moneys shall be deposited in the district's general fund; or (b) At the option of the board of directors, after evaluating the sufficiency of the school district's capital projects fund for purposes of meeting demands for new construction and improvements, moneys derived from the lease or rental of real property may be deposited into the district's general fund to be used exclusively for nonrecurring costs related to operating school facilities, including but not limited to expenses for maintenance; (2) Moneys derived from pupil transportation vehicles shall be deposited in the district's transportation vehicle fund; (3) Moneys derived from other personal property shall be deposited in the district's general fund.