RCW 28B.40.315 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 40 / Section 315
RCW 28B.40.315: Model schools and training departments—Report of attendance.
Status: in_force

Annually, on or before the date for reporting the school attendance of the school district in which said model school or training department is situated, for the purpose of taxation for the support of the common schools, the board of trustees of The Evergreen State College, since having supervision over the same, shall file with the board of the school district or districts, in which such model school or training department is situated, a report showing the number of common school pupils at each such model school or training department during the school year last passed, and the period of their attendance in the same form that reports of public schools are made. Any superintendent of the school district so affected shall, in reporting the attendance in said school district, segregate the attendance at said model school or training department, from the attendance in the other schools of said district: PROVIDED, That attendance shall be credited, if credit be given therefor, to the school district in which the pupil resides.
RCW 28A.710.150 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 710 / Section 150
RCW 28A.710.150: Maximum number of charter public schools—Process—Certification—Lottery—Notice.
Status: in_force

(1) A maximum of forty charter public schools may be established under this chapter over the five-year period commencing with April 3, 2016. No more than eight charter schools may be established in any year during the five-year period, except that if in any year fewer than eight charter schools are established, additional charter schools, equal in number to the difference between the number established in that year and eight, may be established in subsequent years during the five-year period. (2)(a) To ensure compliance with the limits for establishing new charter schools, certification from the state board of education must be obtained before final authorization of a charter school. (b) Within ten days of taking action to approve or deny an application under RCW 28A.710.140 , an authorizer must submit a report of the action to the applicant and the state board of education. The report must include a copy of the authorizer's resolution setting forth the action taken, the reasons for the decision, and assurances of compliance with the procedural requirements and application elements under RCW 28A.710.130 and 28A.710.140 . The authorizer must also indicate whether the charter school is designed to enroll and serve at-risk student populations. The state board of education must establish, for each year in which charter schools may be authorized as part of the timeline to be established pursuant to RCW 28A.710.140 , the latest annual date by which the authorizer may submit the report. The state board of education must send to each authorizer notice of the date by which a report must be submitted at least six months before the date established by the board. (3) Upon the receipt of notice from an authorizer that a charter school has been approved, the state board of education shall certify whether the approval is in compliance with the limits on the maximum number of charters allowed under subsection (1) of this section. If the board receives simultaneous notification of approved charters that exceed the annual allowable limits in subsection (1) of this section, the board must select approved charters for implementation through a lottery process, and must assign implementation dates accordingly. (4) The state board of education must notify authorizers when the maximum allowable number of charter schools has been reached.
RCW 28B.20.200 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 200
RCW 28B.20.200: Faculty—Composition—General powers.
Status: in_force

The faculty of the University of Washington shall consist of the president of the university and the professors and the said faculty shall have charge of the immediate government of the institution under such rules as may be prescribed by the board of regents.
RCW 28A.600.402 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 600 / Section 402
RCW 28A.600.402: Running start program—Funding levels—Report.
Status: in_force

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(1) Students participating in running start programs may be funded up to a combined maximum enrollment of 1.4 full-time equivalents, including school district and institution of higher education enrollment. (2) In calculating the combined full-time equivalents, the office of the superintendent of public instruction: (a) Must adopt rules to fund the participating student's enrollment in running start courses provided by the institution of higher education during the summer academic term, up to a maximum of 10 college credits per student per summer academic term; and (b) May average the participating student's September through June enrollment to account for differences in the start and end dates for courses provided by the high school and the institution of higher education. (3) Running start programs as a service delivery model and associated funding levels beyond 1.0 full-time equivalent per student are not part of the state's statutory program of basic education under chapter 28A.150 RCW. (4) The office of the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the state board for community and technical colleges, the participating institutions of higher education, the student achievement council, and the education data center, must annually track, and report to the fiscal committees of the legislature, the combined full-time equivalent experience of students participating in running start programs, including course load analyses and enrollments by high school and participating institutions of higher education.
RCW 28A.150.560 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 150 / Section 560
RCW 28A.150.560: Special education—Allocation and cost accounting methodology—Annual accounting to legislature.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the policy of the state that for purposes of state funding allocations, students eligible for and receiving special education generate the full basic education allocation under RCW 28A.150.260 and, as a class, are to receive the benefits of this allocation for the entire school day, as defined in RCW 28A.150.203 , whether the student is placed in the general education setting or another setting. (2) The superintendent of public instruction shall develop an allocation and cost accounting methodology to account for expenditures beyond amounts provided through the special education funding formula under RCW 28A.150.390 . This method of accounting must shift 25 percent of a school district's base allocation as defined in RCW 28A.150.390 for students eligible for and receiving special education to the school district's special education program for expenditure. (3) To the extent that a school district's special education program expenditures exceed state funding in a school year provided under RCW 28A.150.390 and 28A.150.392 , and redirected general apportionment revenue under subsection (2) of this section, the school district must use the remaining portion of the school district's base allocation as defined in RCW 28A.150.390 for students eligible for and receiving special education for the expenditures prior to using other funding sources. (4) Unless otherwise prohibited by law, nothing in this section prohibits school districts from using other funding and state allocations above the amounts provided under RCW 28A.150.390 and subsections (2) and (3) of this section to serve students eligible for and receiving special education. (5) Nothing in this section requires districts to provide services in a manner inconsistent with the student's individualized education program or other than in the least restrictive environment as determined by the individualized education program team. (6) The superintendent of public instruction shall provide the legislature with an accounting of prorated general apportionment allocations provided to special education programs broken down by school district by January 1, 2024, and then every January 1st of odd-numbered years thereafter.
RCW 28B.07.050 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 07 / Section 050
RCW 28B.07.050: Special obligation bonds—Issuance—Personal liability—Debt limit.
Status: in_force

(1) The authority may, from time to time, issue its special obligation bonds in order to carry out the purposes of this chapter and to enable the authority to exercise any of the powers granted to it in this chapter. The bonds shall be issued pursuant to a bond resolution or trust indenture and shall be payable solely out of the special fund or funds created by the authority in the bond resolution or trust indenture. The special fund or funds shall be funded in whole or in part from moneys paid by one or more participants for whose benefit such bonds were issued and from the sources, if any, described in RCW 28B.07.040 (9) or from the proceeds of bonds issued by the authority for the purpose of refunding any outstanding bonds of the authority. (2) The bonds may be secured by: (a) A first lien against any unexpended proceeds of the bonds; (b) A first lien against moneys in the special fund or funds created by the authority for their payment; (c) A first or subordinate lien against the revenue and receipts of the participant or participants which revenue is derived in whole or in part from the project financed by the authority; (d) A first or subordinate security interest against any real or personal property, tangible or intangible, of the participant or participants, including, but not limited to, the project financed by the authority; (e) Any other real or personal property, tangible or intangible; or (f) Any combination of (a) through (e) of this subsection. Any security interest created against the unexpended bond proceeds and against the special funds created by the authority shall be immediately valid and binding against the moneys and any securities in which the moneys may be invested without authority or trustee possession, and the security interest shall be prior to any party having any competing claim against the moneys or securities, without filing or recording under Article 9A of the Uniform Commercial Code, Title 62A RCW, and regardless of whether the party has notice of the security interest. (3) The bonds may be issued as serial bonds or as term bonds or any such combination. The bonds shall bear such date or dates; mature at such time or times; bear interest at such rate or rates, either fixed or variable; be payable at such time or times; be in such denominations; be in such form, either coupon or registered, or both; carry such registration privileges; be made transferable, exchangeable, and interchangeable; be payable in lawful money of the United States of America at such place or places; be subject to such terms of redemption; and be sold at public or private sale, in such manner, at such time, and at such price as the authority shall determine. The bonds shall be executed by the manual or facsimile signatures of the chairperson and the authority's duly-elected secretary or its executive director, and by the trustee if the authority determines to use a trustee. At least one signature shall be manually subscribed. Coupon bonds shall have attached interest coupons bearing the facsimile signatures of the chairperson and the secretary or the executive director. (4) Any bond resolution, trust indenture, or agreement with a participant relating to bonds issued by the authority or the financing or refinancing made available by the authority may contain provisions, which may be made a part of the contract with the holders or owners of the bonds to be issued, pertaining to the following, among other matters: (a) The security interests granted by the participant to secure repayment of any amounts financed and the performance by the participant of its other obligations in the financing; (b) the security interests granted to the holders or owners of the bonds to secure repayment of the bonds; (c) rentals, fees, and other amounts to be charged, and the sums to be raised in each year through such charges, and the use, investment, and disposition of the sums; (d) the segregation of reserves or sinking funds, and the regulation, investment, and disposition thereof; (e) limitations on the uses of the project; (f) limitations on the purposes to which, or the investments in which, the proceeds of the sale of any issue of bonds may be applied; (g) terms pertaining to the issuance of additional parity bonds; (h) terms pertaining to the incurrence of parity debt; (i) the refunding of outstanding bonds; (j) procedures, if any, by which the terms of any contract with bondholders may be amended or abrogated; (k) acts or failures to act which constitute a default by the participant or the authority in their respective obligations and the rights and remedies in the event of a default; (l) the securing of bonds by a pooling of leases whereby the authority may assign its rights, as lessor, and pledge rents under two or more leases with two or more participants, as lessees; (m) terms governing performance by the trustee of its obligation; or (n) such other additional covenants, agreements, and provisions as are deemed necessary, useful, or convenient by the authority for the security of the holders of the bonds. (5) Bonds may be issued by the authority to refund other outstanding authority bonds, at or prior to the maturity thereof, and to pay any redemption premium with respect thereto. Bonds issued for such refunding purposes may be combined with bonds issued for the financing or refinancing of new projects. Pending the application of the proceeds of the refunding bonds to the redemption of the bonds to be redeemed, the authority may enter into an agreement or agreements with a corporate trustee under RCW 28B.07.080 with respect to the interim investment of the proceeds and the application of the proceeds and the earnings on the proceeds to the payment of the principal of and interest on, and the redemption of the bonds to be redeemed. (6) All bonds and any interest coupons appertaining to the bonds shall be negotiable instruments under Title 62A RCW. (7) Neither the members of the authority, nor its employees or agents, nor any person executing the bonds shall be liable personally on the bonds or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance of the bonds. (8) The authority may purchase its bonds with any of its funds available for the purchase. The authority may hold, pledge, cancel, or resell the bonds subject to and in accordance with agreements with bondholders. (9) At no time shall the total outstanding bonded indebtedness of the authority exceed one billion dollars.
RCW 28B.30.280 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 280
RCW 28B.30.280: State treasurer receiving agent of certain federal aid—Withdrawals.
Status: in_force

The board of regents of Washington State University may authorize the treasurer or comptroller of Washington State University to withdraw such federal grants for the use of the university for the purposes of such grant and in accordance with state law.
RCW 28A.300.173 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 173
RCW 28A.300.173: Prototypical funding model—District allocation of state resources—Public access on internet-based portal.
Status: in_force

The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall implement and maintain an internet-based portal that provides ready public access to the state's prototypical school funding model for basic education under RCW 28A.150.260 . The portal must provide citizens the opportunity to view, for each local school building, the staffing levels and other prototypical school funding elements that are assumed under the state funding formula. The portal must also provide a matrix displaying how individual school districts are deploying those same state resources through their allocation of staff and other resources to school buildings, so that citizens are able to compare the state assumptions to district allocation decisions for each local school building.
RCW 28A.225.225 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 225 / Section 225
RCW 28A.225.225: Applications from school employees' children, nonresident students, or students receiving home-based instruction to attend district school—Acceptance and rejection standards—Notification.
Status: in_force

(1) Except for students who reside out-of-state and students under RCW 28A.225.217 , a district shall accept applications from nonresident students who are the children of full-time certificated and classified school employees, and those children shall be permitted to enroll: (a) At the school to which the employee is assigned; (b) At a school forming the district's K through 12 continuum which includes the school to which the employee is assigned; or (c) At a school in the district that provides early intervention services pursuant to RCW 43.216.580 or preschool services pursuant to RCW 28A.155.070 , if the student is eligible for such services. (2) A district may reject applications under this section if: (a) The student's disciplinary records indicate a history of convictions for offenses or crimes, violent or disruptive behavior, or gang membership; (b) The student has been expelled or suspended from a public school for more than ten consecutive days. Any policy allowing for readmission of expelled or suspended students under this subsection (2)(b) must apply uniformly to both resident and nonresident applicants; (c) Enrollment of a child under this section would displace a child who is a resident of the district, except that if a child is admitted under subsection (1) of this section, that child shall be permitted to remain enrolled at that school, or in that district's kindergarten through twelfth grade continuum, until he or she has completed his or her schooling; or (d) The student has repeatedly failed to comply with requirements for participation in an online school program, such as participating in weekly direct contact with the teacher or monthly progress evaluations. (3) A nonhigh district that is participating in an innovation academy cooperative may not accept an application from a high school student that conflicts with RCW 28A.340.080 . (4) Except as provided in subsection (1) of this section, all districts accepting applications from nonresident students or from students receiving home-based instruction for admission to the district's schools shall consider equally all applications received. Each school district shall adopt a policy establishing rational, fair, and equitable standards for acceptance and rejection of applications by June 30, 1990. The policy may include rejection of a nonresident student if: (a) Acceptance of a nonresident student would result in the district experiencing a financial hardship; (b) The student's disciplinary records indicate a history of convictions for offenses or crimes, violent or disruptive behavior, or gang membership; (c) Accepting of the nonresident student would conflict with RCW 28A.340.080 ; or (d) The student has been expelled or suspended from a public school for more than ten consecutive days. Any policy allowing for readmission of expelled or suspended students under this subsection (4)(d) must apply uniformly to both resident and nonresident applicants. For purposes of subsections (2)(a) and (4)(b) of this section, "gang" means a group which: (i) Consists of three or more persons; (ii) has identifiable leadership; and (iii) on an ongoing basis, regularly conspires and acts in concert mainly for criminal purposes. (5) The district shall provide to applicants written notification of the approval or denial of the application in a timely manner. If the application is rejected, the notification shall include the reason or reasons for denial and the right to appeal under RCW 28A.225.230 (3).
RCW 28A.315.315 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 315 / Section 315
RCW 28A.315.315: Appeal.
Status: in_force

(1) An appeal may be taken, as provided for in RCW 28A.645.010 , to the superior court of the county in which a school district or any part thereof is situated on any question of adjustment of property and other assets and of liabilities provided for in this chapter. Judicial appeal must be expedited. If the court finds the terms of the adjustment in question not equitable, the court shall make an adjustment that is equitable. (2) In the case of any financially insolvent school district that is required to transfer territory pursuant to RCW 28A.315.225 , no lawsuit may be maintained challenging the imposition of excess tax levies on the territory transferred or annexed pursuant to an order of the superintendent of the educational service district under RCW 28A.315.215 unless that lawsuit is served and filed no later than thirty days after the date of the order.
RCW 28A.300.145 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 145
RCW 28A.300.145: Educational materials regarding sex offenses, sex offenders, and victims of sexual assault.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington coalition of sexual assault programs, in consultation with the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, the Washington association of prosecuting attorneys, the Washington state school directors' association, the association of Washington school principals, the center for children and youth justice, youthcare, the committee for children, the department of children, youth, and families, the department of social and health services, the office of crime victims advocacy, other relevant organizations, and the office of the superintendent of public instruction, shall by June 1, 2014, update existing educational materials made available throughout the state to inform parents, students, school districts, and other interested community members about: (a) The laws related to sex offenses, including the legal elements of sex offenses under chapter 9A.44 RCW where a minor is a victim, the consequences upon conviction, and sex offender registration, community notification, and the classification of sex offenders based on an assessment of the risk of reoffending; (b) How to recognize behaviors characteristic of sex offenses and sex offenders; (c) How to prevent victimization, particularly that of young children; (d) How to take advantage of community resources for victims of sexual assault; (e) How to prevent children from being recruited into sex trafficking; and (f) Other information as deemed appropriate. (2) By September 1, 2014, and biennially thereafter, the Washington coalition of sexual assault programs, in consultation with the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, the Washington association of prosecuting attorneys, and the office of the superintendent of public instruction, shall review and update the educational materials developed under subsection (1) of this section to assure that they remain current and accurate, and are age-appropriate for a variety of ages. (3) Every public school that offers sexual health education must assure that sexual health education complies with existing requirements in the January 2005 guidelines for sexual health information and disease prevention developed by the department of health and the superintendent of public instruction. Specifically, sexual health education must attempt to achieve the objective "take responsibility for and understand the consequences of their own behavior" and the objective "avoid exploitive or manipulative relationships." To do this, sexual health education programs should include age-appropriate information about the legal elements of sex offenses under chapter 9A.44 RCW where a minor is a victim and the consequences upon conviction, as well as the other information required to be included in informational materials prepared pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. Public schools that offer sexual health education are encouraged to incorporate the materials developed under subsection (1) of this section into the curriculum.
RCW 28A.545.100 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 545 / Section 100
RCW 28A.545.100: Amount due reflects cost of education and transportation of students.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise agreed to by the board of directors of a nonhigh school district, the amounts which are established as due by a nonhigh school district pursuant to RCW 28A.545.030 through 28A.545.110 and 84.52.0531 , as now or hereafter amended, shall constitute the entire amount which is due by a nonhigh school district for the school year for the education of any and all students with or without disabilities residing in the nonhigh school district who attend a high school district pursuant to RCW 28A.225.210 , and for the transportation of such students by a high school district.
RCW 28A.155.100 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 155 / Section 100
RCW 28A.155.100: Sanctions applied to noncomplying districts.
Status: in_force

The superintendent of public instruction is hereby authorized and directed to establish appropriate sanctions to be applied to any school district of the state failing to comply with the provisions of RCW 28A.150.390 , 28A.160.030 , and 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.060 and 28A.155.080 through 28A.155.160 to be applied beginning upon the effective date thereof, which sanctions shall include withholding of any portion of state aid to such district until such time as compliance is assured.
RCW 28A.305.021 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 305 / Section 021
RCW 28A.305.021: Election of board members—Restrictions.
Status: in_force

The election of state board of education members by school directors and private school board members shall be conducted by the Washington state school directors' association for the members of the state board who begin serving on January 1, 2006, and thereafter. (1) The Washington state school directors' association shall adopt procedures for the conduct of elections, which shall include, but need not be limited to: The definition of the eastern Washington and western Washington geographic regions of the state for the purpose of determining board member positions; the weighting of votes cast by the number of students in the school director's school district or board member's private school; election and dispute resolution procedures; the process for filling vacancies; and election timelines. The election timeline shall include calling for elections no later than the 25th of August, and notification of the election results no later than the 15th of December. (2) State board member positions one and two shall be filled by residents of the eastern Washington region and positions three, four, and five shall be filled by residents of the western Washington region. (3) A school director shall be eligible to vote only for a candidate for each position in the geographic region within which the school director resides. (4) Initial terms of the individuals elected by the school directors shall be for terms of two to four years in length as follows: Two members, one from eastern Washington and one from western Washington, shall be elected to two-year terms; two members, one from eastern Washington and one from western Washington, shall be elected to four-year terms; and one member from western Washington shall be elected to a three-year term. The term of the private school member shall be two years. All terms shall expire on the second Monday of January of the applicable year. (5) No person employed in any public or private school, college, university, or other educational institution or any educational service district superintendent's office or in the office of the superintendent of public instruction is eligible for membership on the state board of education. No member of a board of directors of a local school district or private school may continue to serve in that capacity after having been elected to the state board.
RCW 28A.900.040 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 900 / Section 040
RCW 28A.900.040: Provisions to be construed in pari materia.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this title, Title 28A RCW, shall be construed in pari materia even though as a matter of prior legislative history they were not originally enacted in the same statute. The provisions of this title shall also be construed in pari materia with the provisions of Title 28B RCW, and with other laws relating to education. This section shall not operate retroactively.
RCW 28B.15.220 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 220
RCW 28B.15.220: Fees—University of Washington—Disposition of special fees.
Status: in_force

All fees except building fees shall be held by the board of regents as a revolving fund and expended for the purposes for which collected and be accounted for in accordance with law: PROVIDED, That the board of regents shall have authority to place in a separate fund or funds any or all fees or rentals exacted for the use of facilities of any dormitory, hospital, or infirmary building, and the board of regents shall have authority to pledge any or all such fees for the retirement of any bonds that may be issued for the construction of such dormitory, hospital, or infirmary building.
RCW 28B.10.924 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 924
RCW 28B.10.924: Aviation biofuel demonstration project—Income from commercialization of patents, copyrights, proprietary processes, or licenses—Deposit of proportionate percentage of income.
Status: in_force

If a state university or foundation derives income from the commercialization of patents, copyrights, proprietary processes, or licenses developed by the forest biomass to aviation fuel demonstration project in section 2, chapter 217, Laws of 2011, a percentage of that income, proportionate to the percent of state resources used to develop and commercialize the patent, copyright, proprietary process, or license must be deposited in the state general fund.
RCW 28A.320.540 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 540
RCW 28A.320.540: Extracurricular activities—Data collection, publishing, and reporting.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning April 1, 2021, and by April 1st annually thereafter, school districts must collect and report to the associated student body executive board the data related to students in possession of associated student body cards and student participation in school-based athletic programs described in subsection (3) of this section. An associated student body executive board must be provided with data from its high school only, and not with data from other high schools in the district. This data must include at least two weeks of data from the beginning of spring athletics season. (2) Beginning April 15, 2021, and by April 15th annually thereafter, school districts must collect the data related to student possession of an associated student body card and student participation in school-based athletic programs described in subsection (3) of this section and publish the data as required under RCW 28A.325.050 . (3) Student possession of an associated student body card and student participation in school-based athletic programs data must include: (a) The total number of high school students and the total number of high school students who are low income; (b) The purchase amount of an associated student body card for high school students; (c) The discounted purchase amount of an associated student body card for high school students who are low income; (d) Athletic program participation fees and any discounted fees for high school students who are low income; (e) The number of high school students who possess an associated student body card and the number of high school students who are both low income and possess an associated student body card; (f) The number of high school students participating in an athletic program and the number of high school students who are both low income and participate in an athletic program; (g) The opportunity gap in student possession of an associated student body card, as calculated under RCW 28A.320.550 ; (h) The opportunity gap in athletic program participation, as calculated under RCW 28A.320.550 ; (i) Whether the school district has met the opportunity gap goals described in RCW 28A.320.560 and 28A.320.570 ; and (j) The extracurricular activity opportunity gap reduction plan, as described in RCW 28A.320.580 , as applicable. (4) Data collected, reported, and published as required under this section must be from the current school year. (5) Although data on student participation in school clubs is not required under this section, high schools may include it at their discretion. (6) School districts that do not enroll high school students are exempt from this section. (7) Upon request from the superintendent of public instruction, school districts must provide a summary report of the data in this section. (8) The superintendent of public instruction may adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW as necessary to implement this section.
RCW 28A.642.012 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 642 / Section 012
RCW 28A.642.012: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Ethnicity" means a connection to a population group that shares a common cultural heritage or ancestry. (2) "Gender expression" means the external appearance of one's gender identity, usually expressed through behavior, clothing, body characteristics, or voice, and which may or may not conform to socially defined behaviors and characteristics typically associated with being either masculine or feminine. (3) "Gender identity" means a person's internal sense of being male, female, both, neither, or in-between, independent of how it is expressed or perceived by others. (4) "Homelessness" means without a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including circumstances such as sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, fleeing domestic violence, or a similar reason as set forth in the federal McKinney-Vento homeless assistance act, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq. (5) "Immigration or citizenship status" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 43.17.420 . (6) "Neurodivergence" means neurological differences including, but not limited to, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Neurodivergent individuals may or may not identify as disabled. (7) "Sexual orientation" means an individual's enduring pattern of romantic, emotional, or sexual attraction to people of the same gender, a different gender, or multiple genders.
RCW 28A.415.060 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 415 / Section 060
RCW 28A.415.060: Credits for educational staff associates to fulfill continuing education requirements.
Status: in_force

The Washington professional educator standards board rules for continuing education shall provide that educational staff associates may use credits or clock hours that satisfy the continuing education requirements for their state professional licensure, if any, to fulfill the continuing education requirements established by the Washington professional educator standards board.
RCW 28B.10.980 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 980
RCW 28B.10.980: Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.
RCW 28B.110.060 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 110 / Section 060
RCW 28B.110.060: Existing law and procedures.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall supplement, and shall not supersede, existing law and procedures relating to unlawful discrimination based on gender.
RCW 28B.20.535 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 535
RCW 28B.20.535: Behavioral health innovation and integration campus—Teaching facility.
Status: in_force

For purposes of siting and other land use planning and approval process, work should be done within the existing major institution master plan including the existing community advisory committee addressing land use and building permit approval for the behavioral health teaching facility under RCW 28B.20.530 and section 3, chapter 323, Laws of 2019.
RCW 28B.50.060 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 060
RCW 28B.50.060: Director of the state system of community and technical colleges—Appointment—Term—Qualifications—Salary and travel expenses—Duties.
Status: in_force

A director of the state system of community and technical colleges shall be appointed by the college board and shall serve at the pleasure of the college board. The director shall be appointed with due regard to the applicant's fitness and background in education, and knowledge of and recent practical experience in the field of educational administration particularly in institutions beyond the high school level. The college board may also take into consideration an applicant's proven management background even though not particularly in the field of education. The director shall devote his or her time to the duties of his or her office and shall not have any direct pecuniary interest in or any stock or bonds of any business connected with or selling supplies to the field of education within this state, in keeping with chapter 42.52 RCW. The director shall receive a salary to be fixed by the college board and shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in the discharge of his or her official duties in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060 . The director shall be the executive officer of the college board and serve as its secretary and under its supervision shall administer the provisions of this chapter and the rules and orders established thereunder and all other laws of the state. The director shall attend, but not vote at, all meetings of the college board. The director shall be in charge of offices of the college board and responsible to the college board for the preparation of reports and the collection and dissemination of data and other public information relating to the state system of community and technical colleges. At the direction of the college board, the director shall, together with the chair of the college board, execute all contracts entered into by the college board. The director shall, with the approval of the college board: (1) Employ necessary assistant directors of major staff divisions who shall serve at the director's pleasure on such terms and conditions as the director determines, and (2) subject to the provisions of chapter 41.06 RCW the director shall, with the approval of the college board, appoint and employ such field and office assistants, clerks and other employees as may be required and authorized for the proper discharge of the functions of the college board and for whose services funds have been appropriated. The board may, by written order filed in its office, delegate to the director any of the powers and duties vested in or imposed upon it by this chapter. Such delegated powers and duties may be exercised by the director in the name of the college board.
RCW 28B.20.420 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 420
RCW 28B.20.420: Graduate scholarships for engineering research—Established.
Status: in_force

In order to further the development of advance studies in engineering there shall be established in the engineering laboratories of the University of Washington, ten graduate scholarships and/or fellowships to the amount of one thousand dollars and tuition each, per academic year. These scholarships shall be in the field of engineering which can best be used to aid the industrial development of the state of Washington and its resources. This graduate work shall be done in the laboratories of the university and shall be directed along the lines of professional research and testing.
RCW 28A.235.310 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 235 / Section 310
RCW 28A.235.310: Food waste reduction—Superintendent of public instruction—Development of educational resources.
Status: in_force

The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall identify or develop open educational resources for use by schools to integrate mathematics, science, social-emotional, environmental and sustainability, and social studies content standards to help support and prioritize food waste reduction in schools.
RCW 28B.15.069 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 069
RCW 28B.15.069: Building fees—Services and activities fees—Other fees.
Status: in_force

(1) The building fee for each academic year shall be a percentage of total tuition fees. This percentage shall be calculated by the office of financial management and be based on the actual percentage the building fee is of total tuition for each tuition category in the 1994-95 academic year, rounded up to the nearest half percent. After October 9, 2015, the dollar value of the building fee shall not be reduced below the level in the 2014-15 academic year adjusted for inflation. As used in this subsection, "inflation" has the meaning in RCW 28B.15.066 (2). (2) The governing boards of each institution of higher education shall charge to and collect from each student a services and activities fee. A governing board may increase the existing fee annually, consistent with budgeting procedures set forth in RCW 28B.15.045 , by amounts that shall not exceed four percent per year, judged reasonable and necessary by the services and activities fee committee and the governing board. The governing boards of the community and technical colleges may increase the existing student and activities fee annually, consistent with budgeting procedures set forth in RCW 28B.15.045 , by a percentage not to exceed the annual percentage increase in student tuition fees for resident undergraduate students: PROVIDED, That such percentage increase shall not apply to that portion of the services and activities fee previously committed to the repayment of bonded debt. These rate adjustments may exceed the fiscal growth factor. The services and activities fee committee provided for in RCW 28B.15.045 may initiate a request to the governing board for a fee increase. (3) Tuition and services and activities fees consistent with subsection (2) of this section shall be set by the state board for community and technical colleges for community and technical college summer school students unless the college charges fees in accordance with RCW 28B.15.515 . (4) Subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.15.910 , each governing board of a community or technical college may charge such fees for ungraded courses, noncredit courses, community services courses, and self-supporting courses as it, in its discretion, may determine, consistent with the rules of the state board for community and technical colleges. (5) The governing board of a college offering an applied baccalaureate degree program under RCW 28B.50.810 or a bachelor of science degree program described in RCW 28B.50.825 may charge tuition fees for those courses above the associate degree level at rates consistent with rules adopted by the state board for community and technical colleges, not to exceed tuition fee rates at the regional universities.
RCW 28A.300.520 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 520
RCW 28A.300.520: Policies to support children of incarcerated parents.
Status: in_force

(1) The superintendent of public instruction shall review current policies and assess the adequacy and availability of programs targeted at children who have a parent who is incarcerated in a department of corrections facility. The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt policies that support the children of incarcerated parents and meet their needs with the goal of facilitating normal child development, including maintaining adequate academic progress, while reducing intergenerational incarceration. (2) To the extent funds are available, the superintendent shall conduct the following activities to assist in implementing the requirements of subsection (1) of this section: (a) Gather information and data on the students who are the children of inmates incarcerated in department of corrections facilities; and (b) Participate in the children of incarcerated parents advisory committee and report information obtained under this section to the advisory committee.
RCW 28B.10.284 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 284
RCW 28B.10.284: Uniform minor student capacity to borrow act.
Status: in_force

See chapter 26.30 RCW.
RCW 28A.510.250 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 510 / Section 250
RCW 28A.510.250: Apportionment schedule by state superintendent.
Status: in_force

(1) On or before the last business day of September 1969 and each month thereafter, the superintendent of public instruction shall apportion from the state general fund to the several educational service districts of the state the proportional share of the total annual amount due and apportionable to such educational service districts for the school districts thereof as follows: September . . . . 9% October . . . . 8% November . . . . 5% December . . . . 9% January . . . . 8.5% February . . . . 9% March . . . . 9% April . . . . 9% May . . . . 5% June . . . . 6.0% July . . . . 12.5% August . . . . 10.0% The annual amount due and apportionable shall be the amount apportionable for all apportionment credits estimated to accrue to the schools during the apportionment year beginning September 1st and continuing through August 31st. Appropriations made for school districts for each year of a biennium shall be apportioned according to the schedule set forth in this section for the fiscal year starting September 1st of the then calendar year and ending August 31st of the next calendar year, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section. The apportionment from the state general fund for each month shall be an amount which will equal the amount due and apportionable to the several educational service districts during such month: PROVIDED, That any school district may petition the superintendent of public instruction for an emergency advance of funds which may become apportionable to it but not to exceed ten percent of the total amount to become due and apportionable during the school districts apportionment year. The superintendent of public instruction shall determine if the emergency warrants such advance and if the funds are available therefor. If the superintendent determines in the affirmative, he or she may approve such advance and, at the same time, add such an amount to the apportionment for the educational service district in which the school district is located: PROVIDED, That the emergency advance of funds and the interest earned by school districts on the investment of temporary cash surpluses resulting from obtaining such advance of state funds shall be deducted by the superintendent of public instruction from the remaining amount apportionable to said districts during that apportionment year in which the funds are advanced. (2) In the 2010-11 school year, the June apportionment payment to school districts shall be reduced by one hundred twenty-eight million dollars, and an additional apportionment payment shall be made on July 1, 2011, in the amount of one hundred twenty-eight million dollars. This July 1st payment shall be in addition to the regularly calculated July apportionment payment.
RCW 28B.93.020 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 93 / Section 020
RCW 28B.93.020: Program design recommendations—Consultation on sustainability.
Status: in_force

(1) The Washington student achievement council, in consultation with the office of the state treasurer and the state investment board, shall design a student loan program to assist students who need additional financial support to obtain postsecondary education. (2) At a minimum, the program design must make recommendations about the following features of a state student loan program and implementation plan: (a) A low interest rate that is below current federal subsidized student loan interest rates not to exceed 2.5 percent; (b) The terms of the loans, including: (i) Loan limits not to exceed $20,000 annually per borrower; (ii) Grace periods, including grace periods for active duty members of the national guard who may lose eligibility when being called up for active duty; and (iii) Minimum postsecondary enrollment standards; (c) The terms and administration of a repayment program, including: (i) Repayment options such as standard loan repayment contracts and the length of the repayment contracts, which shall not exceed 25 years; (ii) Income-based repayment plans; and (iii) Terms of loan forgiveness; (d) The types and characteristics of borrowers permitted to participate in the program including family income, degree and credential types, and other borrower characteristics. The program must prioritize low-income borrowers; and (e) The design and administration of an appeals process. (3) In the design of the program, the Washington student achievement council may recommend contracting with one or more state-based financial institutions regulated by either chapter 31.12 or 30A.04 RCW to provide loan origination and may contract with a third-party entity to provide loan servicing for the program. The Washington student achievement council must use an open and competitive bid process in the selection of one or more financial institutions for loan origination and servicing for the program. A third-party entity providing loan servicing shall comply with all of the requirements for student education loan servicers under chapter 31.04 RCW. (4) The Washington student achievement council may retain a consultant to design a loan program, including one or more financial advisors, to provide consultation on the sustainability of the loan program. (5) The Washington student achievement council shall provide a report on the design, sustainability, and implementation plan for the program to the governor and the higher education committees of the legislature by December 1, 2023, in accordance with RCW 43.01.036 .
RCW 28B.30.543 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 543
RCW 28B.30.543: IMPACT center—Contributions and support.
Status: in_force

The IMPACT center shall aggressively solicit financial contributions and support from nonstate sources, including the agricultural industries and producer organizations and individuals, to help fund its research and education programs, and shall use previously appropriated funds of Washington State University and existing resources as much as is possible to further the center's activities.
RCW 28B.92.090 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 92 / Section 090
RCW 28B.92.090: Aid granted without regard to applicant's race, creed, color, religion, sex, or ancestry.
Status: in_force

All student financial aid shall be granted by the commission without regard to the applicant's race, creed, color, religion, sex, or ancestry.
RCW 28A.210.350 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 210 / Section 350
RCW 28A.210.350: Students with diabetes, epilepsy or other seizure disorders, or adrenal insufficiency—Compliance with individual health plan—Immunity.
Status: in_force

A school district, school district employee, agent, or parent-designated adult who, acting in good faith and in substantial compliance with the student's individual health plan and the instructions of the student's licensed health care professional, provides assistance or services under RCW 28A.210.330 , 28A.210.355 , or 28A.210.358 shall not be liable in any criminal action or for civil damages in his or her individual or marital or governmental or corporate or other capacities as a result of the services provided under RCW 28A.210.330 to students with diabetes, under RCW 28A.210.355 to students with epilepsy or other seizure disorders, or under RCW 28A.210.358 to students with adrenal insufficiency.
RCW 28B.15.910 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 910
RCW 28B.15.910: Limitation on total operating fees revenue waived, exempted, or reduced—Outreach to veterans.
Status: in_force

(1) For the purpose of providing state general fund support to public institutions of higher education, except for revenue waived under programs listed in subsections (3) and (4) of this section, and unless otherwise expressly provided in the omnibus state appropriations act, the total amount of operating fees revenue waived, exempted, or reduced by a state university, a regional university, The Evergreen State College, or the community and technical colleges as a whole, shall not exceed the percentage of total gross authorized operating fees revenue in this subsection. As used in this section, "gross authorized operating fees revenue" means the estimated gross operating fees revenue as estimated under RCW 82.33.020 or as revised by the office of financial management, before granting any waivers. This limitation applies to all tuition waiver programs established before or after July 1, 1992. (a) University of Washington. . . .21 percent (b) Washington State University. . . .20 percent (c) Eastern Washington University. . . .11 percent (d) Central Washington University. . . .10 percent (e) Western Washington University. . . .10 percent (f) The Evergreen State College. . . .10 percent (g) Community and technical colleges as a whole. . . .35 percent (2) The limitations in subsection (1) of this section apply to waivers, exemptions, or reductions in operating fees contained in the following: (a) RCW 28B.15.014 ; (b) RCW 28B.15.100 ; (c) RCW 28B.15.225 ; (d) RCW 28B.15.380 ; (e) RCW 28B.15.520 ; (f) RCW 28B.15.526 ; (g) RCW 28B.15.527 ; (h) RCW 28B.15.555 ; (i) RCW 28B.15.556 ; (j) RCW 28B.15.615 ; (k) RCW 28B.15.621 (2) and (4); (l) RCW 28B.15.730 ; (m) RCW 28B.15.740 ; (n) RCW 28B.15.750 ; (o) RCW 28B.15.756 ; (p) RCW 28B.50.259 ; and (q) RCW 28B.70.050 . (3) The limitations in subsection (1) of this section do not apply to waivers, exemptions, or reductions in services and activities fees contained in the following: (a) RCW 28B.15.522 ; (b) RCW 28B.15.540 ; (c) RCW 28B.15.558 ; and (d) RCW 28B.15.621 (3). (4) The total amount of operating fees revenue waived, exempted, or reduced by institutions of higher education participating in the western interstate commission for higher education western undergraduate exchange program under RCW 28B.15.544 shall not exceed the percentage of total gross authorized operating fees revenue in this subsection. (a) Washington State University. . . .1 percent (b) Eastern Washington University. . . .3 percent (c) Central Washington University. . . .3 percent (5) The institutions of higher education will participate in outreach activities to increase the number of veterans who receive tuition waivers. Colleges and universities shall revise the application for admissions so that all applicants shall have the opportunity to advise the institution that they are veterans who need assistance. If a person indicates on the application for admissions that the person is a veteran who is in need of assistance, then the institution of higher education shall ask the person whether they have any funds disbursed in accordance with the Montgomery GI Bill available to them. Each institution shall encourage veterans to utilize funds available to them in accordance with the Montgomery GI Bill prior to providing the veteran a tuition waiver.
RCW 28B.07.927 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 07 / Section 927
RCW 28B.07.927: Conflict with federal requirements—2007 c 36.
Status: in_force

If any part of this act is found to be in conflict with federal requirements under the higher education act of 1965, the conflicting part of this act is hereby declared to be inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict and with respect to the agencies directly affected, and such finding or determination shall not affect the operation of the remainder of this act in its application to the agencies concerned. The rules under this act shall meet federal requirements that are a necessary condition for participation of a state agency under the higher education act of 1965, or its successor.
RCW 28B.35.780 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 35 / Section 780
RCW 28B.35.780: Bonds not general obligation—Legislature may provide additional means of payment.
Status: in_force

The bonds authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions of RCW 28B.35.700 through 28B.35.790 as now or hereafter amended shall not be general obligations of the state of Washington, but shall be limited obligation bonds payable only from the special funds created for their payment. The legislature may provide additional means for raising money for the payment of interest and principal of said bonds. RCW 28B.35.700 through 28B.35.790 as now or hereafter amended shall not be deemed to provide an exclusive method for such payment. The power given to the legislature by this section to provide for additional means for raising money is permissive, and shall not in any way be construed as a pledge of the general credit of the state of Washington.
RCW 28A.400.212 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 400 / Section 212
RCW 28A.400.212: Employee attendance incentive program—Effect of early retirement.
Status: in_force

An employee of a school district that has established an attendance incentive program under RCW 28A.400.210 who retires under section 1 or 3, chapter 234, Laws of 1992, section 1 or 3, chapter 86, Laws of 1993, or section 4 or 6, chapter 519, Laws of 1993, shall receive, at the time of his or her separation from school district employment, not less than one-half of the remuneration for accrued leave for illness or injury payable to him or her under the district's incentive program. The school district board of directors may, at its discretion, pay the remainder of such an employee's remuneration for accrued leave for illness or injury after the time of the employee's separation from school district employment, but the employee or the employee's estate is entitled to receive the remainder of the remuneration no later than the date the employee would have been eligible to retire under the provisions of RCW 41.40.180 or 41.32.480 had the employee continued to work for the district until eligible to retire, or three years following the date of the employee's separation from school district employment, whichever occurs first. A district exercising its discretion under this section to pay the remainder of the remuneration after the time of the employee's separation from school district employment shall establish a policy and procedure for paying the remaining remuneration that applies to all affected employees equally and without discrimination. Any remuneration paid shall be based on the number of days of leave the employee had accrued and the compensation the employee received at the time he or she retired under section 1 or 3, chapter 234, Laws of 1992, section 1 or 3, chapter 86, Laws of 1993, or section 4 or 6, chapter 519, Laws of 1993.
RCW 28A.320.019 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 019
RCW 28A.320.019: 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.604.901 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 604 / Section 901
RCW 28A.604.901: Construction—Limitations.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not be construed to: (1) Impose a duty upon a provider of an interactive computer service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. Sec. 230, to review or enforce compliance with this section by third-party content providers; (2) Apply to general audience internet websites, general audience mobile applications, or general audience online services even if login credentials created for a school service provider's website, mobile application, or online service may be used to access those general audience websites, mobile applications, or online services; (3) Impede the ability of students to download, export, or otherwise save or maintain their own student data or documents; (4) Limit internet service providers from providing internet connectivity to schools or students and their families; (5) Prohibit a school service provider from marketing educational products directly to parents so long as the marketing did not result from use of student personal information obtained by the school service provider through the provision of its website, mobile application, or online service; or (6) Impose a duty on a school service provider of an electronic store, gateway, marketplace, or other means of purchasing or downloading software or applications to review or enforce compliance with this chapter on those applications or software.
RCW 28A.320.420 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 420
RCW 28A.320.420: Special meetings of voters—Authorized—Purpose.
Status: in_force

Any board of directors at its discretion may, and, upon a petition of a majority of the legal voters of their district, shall call a special meeting of the voters of the district, to determine the length of time in excess of the minimum length of time prescribed by law that such school shall be maintained in the district during the year; to determine whether or not the district shall purchase any schoolhouse site or sites, and to determine the location thereof; or to determine whether or not the district shall build one or more schoolhouses or school facilities; or to determine whether or not the district shall sell any real or personal property belonging to the district, borrow money or establish and maintain a school district library.
RCW 28A.335.230 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 335 / Section 230
RCW 28A.335.230: Vacant school plant facilities—Lease by contiguous district—Eligibility for funding assistance.
Status: in_force

School districts shall be required to lease for a reasonable fee vacant school plant facilities from a contiguous school district wherever possible. No school district with unhoused students may be eligible for state funding assistance for the construction of school plant facilities if: (1) The school district contiguous to the school district applying for the state funding assistance percentage has vacant school plant facilities; (2) The superintendent of public instruction has determined the vacant school plant facilities available in the contiguous district will fulfill the needs of the applicant district in housing unhoused students. In determining whether the contiguous district school plant facilities meet the needs of the applicant district, consideration shall be given, but not limited to the geographic location of the vacant facilities as they relate to the applicant district; and (3) A lease of the vacant school plant facilities can be negotiated.
RCW 28B.10.840 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 840
RCW 28B.10.840: Definitions for purposes of RCW 28B.10.840 through 28B.10.844.
Status: in_force

The term "institution of higher education" whenever used in RCW 28B.10.840 through 28B.10.844 , shall be held and construed to mean any public institution of higher education in Washington. The term "educational board" whenever used in RCW 28B.10.840 through 28B.10.844 , shall be held and construed to mean the state board for community and technical colleges.
RCW 28A.225.300 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 225 / Section 300
RCW 28A.225.300: Enrollment options information to parents.
Status: in_force

Each school district board of directors annually shall inform parents of the district's intradistrict and interdistrict enrollment options and parental involvement opportunities. Information on intradistrict enrollment options and interdistrict acceptance policies shall be provided to nonresidents on request. Providing online access to the information satisfies the requirements of this section unless a parent or guardian specifically requests information to be provided in written form.
RCW 28A.527.030 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 527 / Section 030
RCW 28A.527.030: Proceeds from sale of bonds—Deposit—Use.
Status: in_force

(1) The proceeds from the sale of the bonds authorized in RCW 28A.527.010 shall be deposited in the school construction and skill centers building account created in RCW 28A.527.090 . (2) The proceeds shall be used exclusively for the purposes stated in RCW 28A.527.010 and for the payment of the expenses incurred in connection with the sale and issuance of the bonds.
RCW 28A.600.410 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 600 / Section 410
RCW 28A.600.410: Alternatives to suspension—Encouraged.
Status: in_force

School districts are encouraged to find alternatives to suspension including reducing the length of a student's suspension conditioned by the commencement of counseling or other treatment services. Consistent with current law, the conditioning of a student's suspension does not obligate the school district to pay for the counseling or other treatment services except for those stipulated and agreed to by the district at the inception of the suspension.
RCW 28B.15.610 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 610
RCW 28B.15.610: Voluntary fees of students.
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to or affect any student fee or charge which the students voluntarily maintain upon themselves for student purposes only. Students are authorized to create or increase voluntary student fees for each academic year when passed by a majority vote of the student government or its equivalent, or referendum presented to the student body or such other process that has been adopted under this section. Notwithstanding RCW 42.17A.635 (2) and (3), voluntary student fees imposed under this section and services and activities fees may be used for lobbying by a student government association or its equivalent and may also be used to support a statewide or national student organization or its equivalent that may engage in lobbying.
RCW 28A.420.005 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 420 / Section 005
RCW 28A.420.005: Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this compact is to facilitate the mobility of teachers across the member states, with the goal of supporting teachers through a new pathway to licensure. Through this compact, the member states seek to establish a collective regulatory framework that expedites and enhances the ability of teachers to move across state lines. This compact is intended to achieve the following objectives and should be interpreted accordingly. The member states hereby ratify the same intentions by subscribing hereto: (1) Create a streamlined pathway to licensure mobility for teachers; (2) Support the relocation of eligible military spouses; (3) Facilitate and enhance the exchange of licensure, investigative, and disciplinary information between the member states; (4) Enhance the power of state and district level education officials to hire qualified, competent teachers by removing barriers to the employment of out-of-state teachers; (5) Support the retention of teachers in the profession by removing barriers to relicensure in a new state; and (6) Maintain state sovereignty in the regulation of the teaching profession.
RCW 28B.85.120 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 85 / Section 120
RCW 28B.85.120: Actions resulting in jurisdiction of courts.
Status: in_force

A degree-granting institution, whether located in this state or outside of this state, that conducts business of any kind, makes any offers, advertises, solicits, or enters into any contracts in this state or with a resident of this state is subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state for any cause of action arising from the acts.
RCW 28B.117.010 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 117 / Section 010
RCW 28B.117.010: Program created—Purpose.
Status: in_force

The passport to careers program is created. The purpose of the program is: (1) To encourage current and former foster care youth and unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness to prepare for, enroll in, and successfully complete higher education or a registered apprenticeship or preapprenticeship program; (2) To improve the high school graduation outcomes of foster youth and unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness through coordinated P-20 and child welfare outreach, intervention, and planning; and (3) To improve postsecondary outcomes by providing current and former foster care youth and unaccompanied youth who have experienced homelessness with the educational planning, information, institutional support, and direct financial resources necessary for them to succeed in either higher education or a registered apprenticeship or preapprenticeship program.
RCW 28A.183.040 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 183 / Section 040
RCW 28A.183.040: Liaison—Policy and procedures—Implementation—Coordinator.
Status: in_force

(1) Each school district must designate a language access liaison to facilitate district compliance with state and federal laws related to family engagement, including the requirements under this section and RCW 28A.183.050 . If a school district has a language access coordinator with duties as described in subsection (4)(c) of this section, the language access coordinator may also be the language access liaison. (2) By October 1, 2022, each school district must adopt a language access policy and procedures that adheres to the principles of an effective language access program for culturally responsive, systemic family engagement established in RCW 28A.183.020 and incorporates the model policy and procedures described in RCW 28A.183.060 . (3) Beginning with the 2023-24 school year, each school district must implement a language access program for culturally responsive, systemic family engagement. Implementation of a language access program requires that a school district, at a minimum, complete the following activities: (a) Adopt a language access plan that outlines how the school district identifies language access needs, allocates resources, establishes standards for providing language access services, and monitors the effectiveness of the language access program; (b) Administer the self-assessment for evaluating the provision of language access services, which is part of the toolkit described in RCW 28A.183.030 ; (c) Use the guide for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a language access policy, procedures, and plan, which is part of the toolkit described in RCW 28A.183.030 . The processes for developing and evaluating the language access policy, procedures, and plan must engage staff, students' families, and other community members in ways likely to result in timely and meaningful feedback, for example partnering with community-based organizations and providing translation and interpretation in common languages understood by students' families; (d) Review, periodically, the language access policy and procedures adopted as required under subsection (2) of this section to incorporate updates made to the model policy and procedures described in RCW 28A.183.060 ; (e) Collaborate with community-based organizations on how to work effectively with interpreters; and (f) Review, update, and publish, at least annually, information about the school district's language access plan, policy and procedures, and language access services, including the need for, and spending on, language access services. The information must include notice to families about their right to free language access services and the contact information for any school district language access coordinator and any building points of contact for language access services. The information must be translated into common languages understood by students' families. (4)(a) Except as required under (b) of this subsection, school districts are encouraged to have a language access coordinator with the duties described in (c) of this subsection. (b) Beginning with the 2023-24 school year, school districts with at least 50 percent English learner enrollment or greater than 75 languages used by students or families must either: (i) Have a full-time language access coordinator with the duties described in (c) of this subsection; or (ii) annually report to the office of the superintendent of public instruction the total number of hours school district staff spent performing the language access coordinator duties described in (c) of this subsection and other information as required by the office of the superintendent of public instruction. (c) The duties of the school district language access coordinator are to: (i) Serve as the primary contact for families, community members, school district staff responsible for monitoring compliance with chapter 28A.642 RCW, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, and the office of the education ombuds on issues related to language access needs and language access services; (ii) collaborate with any building points of contact for language access services; (iii) receive training and technical assistance provided under RCW 28A.183.030 ; and (iv) deliver language access training and support to school district staff. (5) The requirements in this section do not apply to school districts with both fewer than 1,000 enrolled students and less than 10 percent English learner enrollment.
RCW 28A.320.170 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 170
RCW 28A.320.170: Curricula—Tribal history and culture.
Status: in_force

(1)(a) Beginning July 24, 2015, when a school district board of directors reviews or adopts its social studies curriculum, it shall incorporate curricula about the history, culture, and government of the nearest federally recognized Indian tribe or tribes, so that students learn about the unique heritage and experience of their closest neighbors. (b) School districts shall meet the requirements of this section by using the John McCoy (lulilaš) since time immemorial curriculum developed and made available free of charge by the office of the superintendent of public instruction and may modify that curriculum in order to incorporate elements that have a regionally specific focus or to incorporate the curriculum into existing curricular materials. (2) As they conduct regularly scheduled reviews and revisions of their social studies and history curricula, school districts shall collaborate with any federally recognized Indian tribe within their district, and with neighboring Indian tribes, to incorporate expanded and improved curricular materials about Indian tribes, and to create programs of classroom and community cultural exchanges. (3) School districts shall collaborate with the office of the superintendent of public instruction on curricular areas regarding tribal government and history that are statewide in nature, such as the concept of tribal sovereignty and the history of federal policy towards federally recognized Indian tribes. The program of Indian education within the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall help local school districts identify federally recognized Indian tribes whose reservations are in whole or in part within the boundaries of the district and/or those that are nearest to the school district.
RCW 28B.15.041 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 041
RCW 28B.15.041: "Services and activities fees" defined.
Status: in_force

The term "services and activities fees" as used in this chapter is defined to mean fees, other than tuition fees, charged to all students registering at the state's community colleges, technical colleges, regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and state universities. Services and activities fees shall be used as otherwise provided by law or by rule or regulation of the board of trustees or regents of each of the state's community colleges, technical colleges, The Evergreen State College, the regional universities, or the state universities for the express purpose of funding student activities and programs of their particular institution. Student activity fees, student use fees, student building use fees, special student fees, or other similar fees charged to all full time students, or to all students, as the case may be, registering at the state's colleges or universities and pledged for the payment of bonds heretofore or hereafter issued for, or other indebtedness incurred to pay, all or part of the cost of acquiring, constructing or installing any lands, buildings, or facilities of the nature described in RCW 28B.10.300 as now or hereafter amended, shall be included within and deemed to be services and activities fees.
RCW 28B.30.535 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 535
RCW 28B.30.535: International marketing program for agricultural commodities and trade (IMPACT) center created—Primary functions.
Status: in_force

There is created an international marketing program for agricultural commodities and trade (IMPACT) center at Washington State University. In carrying out each of its responsibilities under RCW 28B.30.537 , the primary functions of the center shall be: Providing practical solutions to marketing-related problems; and developing and disseminating information which is directly applicable to the marketing of agricultural commodities and goods from this state in foreign countries or to introducing the production of commodities and goods in this state for marketing in foreign countries.
RCW 28B.10.918 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 918
RCW 28B.10.918: Disability history month—Activities.
Status: in_force

Annually, during the month of October, each of the public institutions of higher education shall conduct or promote educational activities that provide instruction, awareness, and understanding of disability history and people with disabilities. The activities may include, but not be limited to, guest speaker presentations.
RCW 28B.10.480 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 480
RCW 28B.10.480: Tax deferred annuities for employees.
Status: in_force

The regents or trustees of any of the state's institutions of higher education are authorized to provide and pay for tax deferred annuities for their respective employees in lieu of a portion of salary or wages as authorized under the provisions of 26 U.S.C., section 403(b), as amended by Public Law 87-370, 75 Stat. 796 as now or hereafter amended.
RCW 28B.52.070 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 52 / Section 070
RCW 28B.52.070: Discrimination prohibited.
Status: in_force

Boards of trustees of college districts or any administrative officer thereof shall not discriminate against academic employees or applicants for such positions because of their membership or nonmembership in employee organizations or their exercise of other rights under this chapter.
RCW 28B.50.850 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 850
RCW 28B.50.850: Faculty tenure—Purpose.
Status: in_force

It shall be the purpose of RCW 28B.50.850 through 28B.50.869 to establish a system of faculty tenure which protects the concepts of faculty employment rights and faculty involvement in the protection of those rights in the state system of community and technical colleges. RCW 28B.50.850 through 28B.50.869 shall define a reasonable and orderly process for appointment of faculty members to tenure status and the dismissal of the tenured faculty member.
RCW 28A.160.225 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 160 / Section 225
RCW 28A.160.225: 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.96.005 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 96 / Section 005
RCW 28B.96.005: Intent.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature recognizes that students seeking to attend an institution of higher education or to receive training at a technical college have a variety of ways to fund their education. Students who meet Washington state residency requirements have access to state-funded financial aid programs such as the Washington college grant, college bound, and running start. While state residents have access to these state-sponsored financial aid options, not all state residents are eligible to receive federal financial aid such as the Pell grant or subsidized and unsubsidized student loans. Students who rely solely on state financial aid or scholarships might have difficulty in affording the remaining cost of attendance that student loans could fund. (2) Therefore, the legislature intends to increase access to those students who are ineligible for federal financial aid by creating a state-funded and state-administered student loan program. The legislature intends for the undocumented student support loan program to provide students loans that are competitive with federal student loans and offer multiple options for repayment including adjusted monthly payments based on income.
RCW 28A.604.060 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 604 / Section 060
RCW 28A.604.060: Consent.
Status: in_force

This chapter adopts and does not modify existing law regarding consent, including consent from minors and employees on behalf of educational institutions.
RCW 28B.10.415 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 415
RCW 28B.10.415: Annuities and retirement income plans—Limitation on annuity or retirement income plan payment.
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 not pay any amount to be added to the annuity or retirement income plan of any retired person who was first hired on or after July 1, 2011, or who has served for less than ten years in one or more of the state institutions of higher education. In the case of persons who have served more than ten years but less than twenty-five years no amount shall be paid in excess of four percent of the amount authorized in RCW 28B.10.400 (1)(c), multiplied by the number of years of full-time service rendered by such person: PROVIDED, That credit for years of service at an institution of higher education shall be limited to those years in which contributions were made by a faculty member or other employee designated pursuant to RCW 28B.10.400 (1)(a) and the institution or the state as a result of which a benefit is being received by a retired person from any Washington state public retirement plan: PROVIDED FURTHER, That all such benefits that a retired person is eligible to receive shall reduce any supplementation payments provided for in RCW 28B.10.400 .
RCW 28B.10.735 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 735
RCW 28B.10.735: Identification cards—Suicide prevention and sexual misconduct information.
Status: in_force

(1) Within existing resources, student identification cards, faculty or 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; (b) The contact information for one or more campus, local, state, or national organizations specializing in suicide prevention, crisis intervention, or counseling, if available; and (c) The phone number of a regional community-based organization focused on survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sex-based and gender-based violence that provides 24/7 support. (2)(a) The requirements in subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section apply to student identification cards and faculty or staff identification cards issued for the first time and issued to replace a damaged or lost identification card at an institution of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 . (b) The requirements in subsection (1)(c) of this section apply to student identification cards issued for the first time and issued to replace a damaged or lost identification card at a state university, regional university, and the state college, as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 .
RCW 28A.655.010 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 655 / Section 010
RCW 28A.655.010: Washington commission on student learning—Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout RCW * 28A.630.885 and 28A.300.130 . (1) "Commission" means the commission on student learning created in *RCW 28A.630.885 . (2) "Student learning goals" mean[s] the goals established in RCW 28A.150.210 . (3) "Essential academic learning requirements" means more specific academic and technical skills and knowledge, based on the student learning goals, as determined under *RCW 28A.630.885 (3)(a). Essential academic learning requirements shall not limit the instructional strategies used by schools or school districts or require the use of specific curriculum. (4) "Performance standards" or "standards" means the criteria used to determine if a student has successfully learned the specific knowledge or skill being assessed as determined under *RCW 28A.630.885 (3)(b). The standards should be set at internationally competitive levels. (5) "Assessment system" or "student assessment system" means a series of assessments used to determine if students have successfully learned the essential academic learning requirements. The assessment system shall be developed under *RCW 28A.630.885 (3)(b). (6) "Performance-based education system" means an education system in which a significantly greater emphasis is placed on how well students are learning, and significantly less emphasis is placed on state-level laws and rules that dictate how instruction is to be provided. The performance-based education system does not require that schools use an outcome-based instructional model. Decisions regarding how instruction is provided are to be made, to the greatest extent possible, by schools and school districts, not by the state.
RCW 28B.10.325 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 325
RCW 28B.10.325: Acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of lands, buildings and facilities at universities and The Evergreen State College—Rate of interest on obligations.
Status: in_force

The rate or rates of interest on the principal of any obligation made or incurred under the authority granted in RCW 28B.10.300 shall be as authorized by the board of regents or trustees.
RCW 28A.210.383 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 210 / Section 383
RCW 28A.210.383: Epinephrine and epinephrine autoinjectors (EPI pens)—School supply—Use.
Status: in_force

(1) School districts and nonpublic schools may maintain at a school in a designated location a supply of epinephrine and epinephrine autoinjectors based on the number of students enrolled in the school. (2)(a) A licensed health professional with the authority to prescribe epinephrine, including, but not limited to, the secretary of health or the secretary's designee in accordance with RCW 43.70.827 , may prescribe epinephrine, including epinephrine autoinjectors, in the name of the school district or school to be maintained for use when necessary. Epinephrine prescriptions must be accompanied by a standing order issued in accordance with this section or RCW 43.70.827 for the administration of school-supplied, undesignated epinephrine and epinephrine autoinjectors for potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. (b) There are no changes to current prescription or self-administration practices for children with existing epinephrine autoinjector prescriptions or a guided anaphylaxis care plan. (c) Epinephrine and epinephrine autoinjectors may be obtained from donation sources, but must be accompanied by a prescription. (3)(a) When a student has a prescription for an epinephrine autoinjector on file, the school nurse may utilize the school district or school supply of epinephrine and the school nurse and the designated trained school personnel may utilize the school district or school supply of epinephrine autoinjectors to respond to an anaphylactic reaction under a standing protocol according to RCW 28A.210.380 . (b) When a student does not have an epinephrine autoinjector or prescription for an epinephrine autoinjector on file, the school nurse may utilize the school district or school supply of epinephrine or epinephrine autoinjectors to respond to an anaphylactic reaction under a standing protocol according to RCW 28A.210.380 . (c) Epinephrine and epinephrine autoinjectors may be used on school property, including the school building, playground, and school bus, as well as during field trips or sanctioned excursions away from school property. The school nurse or designated trained school personnel may carry an appropriate supply of school-owned epinephrine or epinephrine autoinjectors on field trips or excursions. (4)(a) If a student is injured or harmed due to the administration of epinephrine that a licensed health professional with prescribing authority has prescribed and a pharmacist has dispensed to a school under this section, the licensed health professional with prescribing authority and pharmacist may not be held responsible for the injury unless he or she issued the prescription with a conscious disregard for safety. (b) In the event a school nurse or other school employee administers epinephrine in substantial compliance with a student's prescription that has been prescribed by a licensed health professional within the scope of the professional's prescriptive authority or by statewide standing order in accordance with RCW 43.70.827 , if applicable, and written policies of the school district or private school, then the school employee, the employee's school district or school of employment, and the members of the governing board and chief administrator thereof are not liable in any criminal action or for civil damages in their individual, marital, governmental, corporate, or other capacity as a result of providing the epinephrine. (c) School employees, except those licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW, who have not agreed in writing to the use of epinephrine autoinjectors as a specific part of their job description, may file with the school district a written letter of refusal to use epinephrine autoinjectors. This written letter of refusal may not serve as grounds for discharge, nonrenewal of an employment contract, or other action adversely affecting the employee's contract status.
RCW 28A.335.030 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 335 / Section 030
RCW 28A.335.030: Emergency school closures exempt from RCW 28A.335.020.
Status: in_force

A school district may close a school for emergency reasons, as set forth in RCW 28A.150.290 (2) (a) and (b), without complying with the requirements of RCW 28A.335.020 .
RCW 28A.410.252 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 410 / Section 252
RCW 28A.410.252: Expedited professional certification for out-of-state teachers.
Status: in_force

The agency responsible for educator certification shall adopt rules for professional certification that identify an expedited professional certification process for out-of-state teachers who have five years or more of successful teaching experience, including a method to determine the comparability of rigor between the Washington professional certification process and any United States federally issued or state-issued advanced level teacher certification process that allows an individual to teach internationally. A professional certificate must be issued to these experienced out-of-state teachers if the teacher holds a United States federally issued or state-issued advanced level teacher certificate that allows the individual to teach internationally and that has been determined to be comparable to the Washington professional certificate.
RCW 28B.30.068 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 068
RCW 28B.30.068: Wine grape industry, instruction relating to—Administration.
Status: in_force

Revenues received from RCW 66.08.180 for wine and wine grape research, extension programs related to wine and wine grape research, and resident instruction in both wine grape production and the processing aspects of the wine industry by Washington State University shall be administered by the College of Agriculture. When formulating or changing plans for programs and research, the College of Agriculture shall confer with representatives of the Washington Wine Society.
RCW 28B.103.030 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 103 / Section 030
RCW 28B.103.030: Repayment obligation.
Status: in_force

(1) Members incur an obligation to repay the grant, with interest, unless they serve in the Washington national guard for one year for each year they or their spouse or dependent received the grant, under rules adopted by the office. (2) The office shall adopt rules addressing the terms for repayment, including applicable interest rates, fees, deferments, and appeals, by a member who does not render service as a member of the Washington national guard necessary to satisfy his or her service obligation. (3) The office is responsible for collection of repayments made under this section. The office shall exercise due diligence in such collection, maintaining all necessary records to ensure that maximum repayments are made. Collection and servicing of repayments under this section shall be pursued using the full extent of law, including wage garnishment if necessary. The office is responsible to forgive all or parts of such repayments under the criteria established in this section, and shall maintain all necessary records of forgiven payments. (4) Receipts from the payment of principal or interest paid by or on behalf of participants shall be deposited with the office and shall be used to cover the costs of administration of the grant, maintaining necessary records, and making collections under subsection (3) of this section. The office shall maintain accurate records of these costs, and all receipts beyond those necessary to pay such costs shall be used to make grant awards to eligible students.
RCW 28B.96.030 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 96 / Section 030
RCW 28B.96.030: Undocumented student support loan match account.
Status: in_force

(1) The undocumented student support loan match account is created in the custody of the state treasurer as a nonappropriated account to be used solely and exclusively for the program created in RCW 28B.96.020 . The purpose of the account is to provide state matching funds for the undocumented student support loan program. (2) Revenues to the account consist of appropriations by the legislature into the account. (3)(a) The legislature must appropriate a state match, up to a maximum of two million dollars per fiscal biennium, beginning January 1, 2022, and each January 1st following the end of the fiscal year based on donations and pledges received by the office for the program as of the date each official state caseload forecast is submitted by the caseload forecast council to the legislative fiscal committees, as provided under RCW 43.88C.020 . Nothing in this subsection expands or modifies the responsibilities of the caseload forecast council. (b) In any year that the fund balance of the account is ten million dollars or more on the last day of the fiscal year, no state match shall be required the following year. (4) Expenditures, in the form of matching funds, from the account may be made only upon receipt of proof from the office of private contributions to the program. Expenditures, in the form of matching funds, may not exceed the total amount of private contributions. (5) Only the executive director of the office or the executive director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. Such authorization must be made as soon as practicable following receipt of proof as required under subsection (4) of this section.
RCW 28A.245.070 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 245 / Section 070
RCW 28A.245.070: High school diplomas—Agreements with cooperating school districts—High school completion programs.
Status: in_force

Skill centers may enter into agreements with one or more cooperating school districts to grant a high school diploma on behalf of the district so that students who are juniors and seniors have an opportunity to attend the skill center on a full-time basis without coenrollment at a district high school. To avoid competition with other high schools in the cooperating district, high school completion programs operated by skill centers shall be designed as dropout prevention and retrieval programs for at-risk and credit-deficient students or for fifth-year seniors. A skill center may use grant awards from the building bridges program under RCW 28A.175.025 to develop high school completion programs as provided in this section.
RCW 28B.10.065 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 065
RCW 28B.10.065: College in the high school—Affidavit necessary for pilot program participation.
Status: in_force

(1) In administering RCW 28B.10.063 , the student achievement council shall adopt rules which allow for each institution of higher education to annually sign an affidavit that the institution has adopted policies in compliance with this section. The affidavit must attest to the following nondiscrimination policies: (a) The institution prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability; (b) The institution operates its education program or activity in a manner free of discrimination. No student may be excluded from participation in an education program or activity, denied the benefits of an education program or activity, or subjected to discrimination on the basis of that student's age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory[,] mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, unless based upon bona fide qualification of the education program; and (c) The institution, acting in its capacity as an employer, does not: (i) Refuse to hire, promote, or confer tenure to any person because of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualification. However, the prohibition against discrimination because of a disability in this subsection (1)(c)(i) does not apply if the particular disability prevents the proper performance of the particular work involved. This subsection may not be construed to require an employer to establish employment goals or quotas based on sexual orientation; (ii) Discharge or bar any person from employment because of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability; (iii) Discriminate against any person in compensation or in other terms or conditions of employment because of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. However, this section does not prohibit an employer from segregating wash rooms or locker room facilities on the basis of sex, or basing other terms and conditions of employment on the sex of employees where the Washington state human rights commission, created under chapter 49.60 RCW, has by regulation or ruling in a particular instance found the employment practice to be appropriate for the practical realization of equality of opportunity between the sexes; or (iv) Print or circulate, or cause to be printed or circulated, any statement, advertisement, or publication, or use any form of application for employment, or make any inquiry in connection with prospective employment, which expresses any limitation, specification, or discrimination as to age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability; or any intent to make any such limitation, specification, or discrimination, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification. However, nothing in this subsection prohibits advertising in a foreign language. (2) Participation in theology academic programs and campus ministry departments, including the employment, promotion, or granting of tenure of faculty members for courses of study in theology, is exempt from the requirements under this section. (3) Institutions of higher education that take no action regarding the signing of the affidavit are ineligible to participate in the pilot program in RCW 28B.10.063 .
RCW 28A.150.412 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 150 / Section 412
RCW 28A.150.412: Basic education compensation allocations—Rebase and review—Revision of minimum allocations and regionalization factors—Regionalization factors—Definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) Beginning with the 2023 regular legislative session, and every four years thereafter, the legislature shall review and rebase state basic education compensation allocations compared to school district compensation data, regionalization factors, what inflationary measure is the most representative of actual market experience for school districts, and other economic information. The legislature shall revise the minimum allocations, regionalization factors, and inflationary measure if necessary to ensure that state basic education allocations continue to provide market-rate salaries and that regionalization adjustments reflect actual economic differences between school districts. (2)(a) For school districts with single-family residential values above the statewide median residential value, regionalization factors for school years 2018-19 through school year 2022-23 are as follows: (i) For school districts in tercile 1, state salary allocations for school district employees are regionalized by six percent; (ii) For school districts in tercile 2, state salary allocations for school district employees are regionalized by 12 percent; and (iii) For school districts in tercile 3, state salary allocations for school district employees are regionalized by 18 percent. (b) In addition to the regionalization factors specified in (a) of this subsection, school districts located west of the crest of the Cascade mountains and sharing a boundary with any school district with a regionalization factor more than one tercile higher, are regionalized by six additional percentage points. (c) In addition to the regionalization factors specified in this subsection, for school districts that have certificated instructional staff median years of experience that exceed the statewide average certificated instructional staff years of experience and a ratio of certificated instructional staff advanced degrees to bachelor degrees above the statewide ratio, an experience factor of four percentage points is added to the regionalization factor, beginning in the 2019-20 school year. (d) Additional school district adjustments are identified in the omnibus appropriations act, and these adjustments are partially reduced or eliminated by the 2022-23 school year as follows: (i) Adjustments that increase the regionalization factor to a value that is greater than the tercile 3 regionalization factor must be reduced by two percentage points each school year beginning with school year 2020-21, through 2022-23. (ii) Adjustments that increase the regionalization factor to a value that is less than or equal to the tercile 3 regionalization factor must be reduced by one percentage point each school year beginning with school year 2020-21, through 2022-23. (3) To aid the legislature in reviewing and rebasing regionalization factors, the department of revenue shall, by November 1, 2022, and by November 1st every four years thereafter, determine the median single-family residential value of each school district and the median single-family residential value of each school district including any other school district that is proximate to the school district for which the median residential value is being calculated. (4) No district may receive less state funding for the minimum state salary allocation as compared to its prior school year salary allocation as a result of adjustments that reflect updated regionalized salaries. (5) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (a) "Median residential value of each school district" means the median value of all single-family residential parcels included within a school district. (b) "Proximate to the school district" means within 15 miles of the boundary of the school district for which the median residential value is being calculated. (c) "School district employees" means state-funded certificated instructional staff, certificated administrative staff, and classified staff. (d) "School districts in tercile 1" means school districts with median single-family residential values in the first tercile of districts with single-family residential values above the statewide median residential value. (e) "School districts in tercile 2" means school districts with median single-family residential values in the second tercile of districts with single-family residential values above the statewide median residential value. (f) "School districts in tercile 3" means school districts with median single-family residential values in the third tercile of districts with single-family residential values above the statewide median residential value. (g) "Statewide median residential value" means the median value of single-family residential parcels located within all school districts, reduced by five percent.
RCW 28B.102.160 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 102 / Section 160
RCW 28B.102.160: Educator conditional scholarship and loan repayment programs—Report.
Status: in_force

Beginning November 1, 2020, and by November 1st each even-numbered year thereafter, the office shall submit a report, in accordance with RCW 43.01.036 , to the appropriate committees of the legislature recommending whether the educator conditional scholarship and loan repayment programs under this chapter should be continued, modified, or terminated. The report must include information about the number of applicants for, and participants in, each program. To the extent possible, this information should be disaggregated by age, gender, race and ethnicity, family income, and unmet financial need. The report must include information about participant deferments and repayments. The report must also include information on moneys received by and disbursed from the educator conditional scholarship account under RCW 28B.102.080 each fiscal year.
RCW 28A.320.340 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 340
RCW 28A.320.340: Temporary interfund loans.
Status: in_force

*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 6065.SL ) ***

(1) A school district that is in binding conditions pursuant to RCW 28A.505.110 or under enhanced financial oversight pursuant to RCW 28A.315.221 may take a temporary interfund loan from its capital projects fund, subject to the following conditions: (a) The borrowing fund must repay the full loan amount to the loaning capital projects fund within one calendar year; (b) The loaning capital projects fund may not charge interest on the amounts loaned; (c) The loan may not be made to the detriment of any function or project for which the loaning capital projects fund was established; (d) The school district's financial reports, including monthly financial reports provided to the board of directors of the district, must specify all outstanding interfund loan balances. (2)(a) The board of directors of a qualifying school district must adopt a resolution to approve a temporary interfund loan transaction. The resolution must contain the exact amount of the loan, the funds involved, the specific source of funds for repayment, and the schedule for repayment. (b) If a school district is under enhanced financial oversight pursuant to RCW 28A.315.221 , the temporary interfund loan transaction must additionally be approved by the special administrator appointed to oversee and carry out financial conditions imposed on the district as recommended by the financial oversight committee. (3) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this section.
RCW 28B.35.200 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 35 / Section 200
RCW 28B.35.200: Bachelor degrees authorized.
Status: in_force

The degree of bachelor of arts or the degree of bachelor of science and/or the degree of bachelor of arts in education may be granted to any student who has completed a four-year course of study or the equivalent thereof in Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, or Western Washington University.
RCW 28B.15.615 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 615
RCW 28B.15.615: Exemption from resident operating fees and technology fees for persons holding graduate service appointments.
Status: in_force

Subject to the limitations of RCW 28B.15.910 , the governing boards of the state universities and the regional universities may exempt the following students from paying all or a portion of the resident operating fee and the technology fee: Students granted a graduate service appointment, designated as such by the institution, involving not less than twenty hours of work per week. The exemption shall be for the term of the appointment.
RCW 28A.230.050 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 230 / Section 050
RCW 28A.230.050: Physical education in high schools.
Status: in_force

All high schools of the state shall emphasize the work of physical education, and carry into effect all physical education requirements established by rule of the superintendent of public instruction: PROVIDED, That individual students may be excused from participating in physical education otherwise required under this section on account of physical disability, employment, or religious belief, or because of participation in directed athletics or military science and tactics or for other good cause.
RCW 28A.300.395 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 395
RCW 28A.300.395: Kip Tokuda memorial Washington civil liberties public education program—Intent.
Status: in_force

*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 2632.SL ) ***

The legislature intends to develop a grant program to fund public educational activities and development of educational materials to ensure that the events surrounding the exclusion, forced removal, and internment of civilians and permanent resident aliens of Japanese ancestry will be remembered, and so that the causes and circumstances of this and similar events may be illuminated and understood.
RCW 28A.413.100 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 413 / Section 100
RCW 28A.413.100: Promoting the use of paraeducators.
Status: in_force

The paraeducator board must promote the use of paraeducators to meet educator workforce needs by: (1) Communicating to school districts and educational service districts the requirements for requesting a limited teaching certificate on behalf of a paraeducator; (2) Encouraging and supporting paraeducators to take on the role of teacher under a limited teaching certificate or by enrolling in an alternative route teacher certification program under chapter 28A.660 RCW; and (3) Supporting school districts and educational service districts in using paraeducators in teacher roles.
RCW 28A.310.460 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 310 / Section 460
RCW 28A.310.460: Contracts to lease building space and portable buildings and lease or have maintained security systems, computers and other equipment.
Status: in_force

The board of any educational service district may enter into contracts for their respective districts for periods not exceeding twenty years in duration with public and private persons, organizations, and entities for the following purposes: (1) To rent or lease building space, portable buildings, security systems, computers and other equipment; and (2) To have maintained and repaired security systems, computers and other equipment. The budget of each educational service district shall identify that portion of each contractual liability incurred pursuant to this section extending beyond the fiscal year by amount, duration, and nature of the contracted service and/or item in accordance with rules and regulations of the superintendent of public instruction adopted pursuant to RCW 28A.310.330 and 28A.505.140 .
RCW 28A.320.165 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 320 / Section 165
RCW 28A.320.165: Notice of pesticide use.
Status: in_force

Schools as defined in RCW 17.21.415 shall provide notice of pesticide use to parents or guardians of students and employees pursuant to chapter 17.21 RCW, upon the request of the parent or guardian.
RCW 28A.183.010 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 183 / Section 010
RCW 28A.183.010: Definitions.
Status: in_force

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Interpreter" means a spoken language or sign language interpreter working in a public school, as defined in RCW 28A.150.010 , to interpret for students' families, students, and communities in educational settings outside the classroom. (2) "Qualified interpreter" means an interpreter who is able to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially, both receptively and expressively using any necessary specialized vocabulary until the office of the superintendent of public instruction and the Washington professional educator standards board establish a different definition in rule making. (3) "2020 and 2021 reports of the language access work group" means the reports of the language access work group created by section 2, chapter 256, Laws of 2019, and reconvened and expanded by section 501(3)(g), chapter 334, Laws of 2021.
RCW 28B.20.396 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 396
RCW 28B.20.396: University tract—Bonding authority.
Status: in_force

Bonds issued pursuant to the authority granted under RCW 28B.20.395 : (1) Shall not constitute (a) an obligation, either general or special, of the state or (b) a general obligation of the University of Washington or of the board of regents; (2) Shall be: (a) Either in bearer form or in registered form as provided in RCW 39.46.030 , and (b) Issued in denominations of not less than one hundred dollars; (3) Shall state: (a) The date of issue, and (b) The series of the issue and be consecutively numbered within the series, and (c) That the bond is payable only out of a special fund established for the purpose, and designate the fund; (4) Shall bear interest, payable either annually, or semiannually as the board of regents may determine; (5) Shall be payable solely out of: (a) Revenue derived from operating, managing and leasing the university tract, and (b) A special fund, created by the board of regents for the purpose, consisting either of (i) a fixed proportion, or (ii) a fixed amount out of and not exceeding a fixed proportion, or (iii) a fixed amount without regard to any fixed proportion, of the revenue so derived; (6) May contain covenants by the board of regents in conformity with the provisions of RCW 28B.20.398 (2); (7) Shall be payable at such times over a period of not to exceed thirty years, in such manner and at such place or places as the board of regents determines; (8) Shall be executed in such manner as the board of regents by resolution determines; (9) Shall be sold in such manner as the board of regents deems for the best interest of the University of Washington; (10) May be issued under chapter 39.46 RCW.
RCW 28A.183.030 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 183 / Section 030
RCW 28A.183.030: Technical assistance program—Toolkit.
Status: in_force

(1) The center for the improvement of student learning established in RCW 28A.300.130 must implement a language access technical assistance program for culturally responsive, systemic family engagement that meets the requirements of this section. (2) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the language access technical assistance program must: (a) Adhere to the principles of an effective language access program for culturally responsive, systemic family engagement established in RCW 28A.183.020 ; (b) Provide training and technical assistance to support the implementation of language access programs for culturally responsive, systemic family engagement required under *RCW 28A.183.040 and 72.40.310 ; (c) Develop and maintain training modules for interpreters on interpreting for students' families and students in educational settings outside the classroom; (d) Develop, periodically update, and publish a language access toolkit that includes the following resources: (i) A self-assessment for evaluating the provision of language access services; (ii) A guide for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a language access policy, procedures, and plan that meets the specific needs of families and the community; (iii) Best practices for using interpreter services provided by dual role staff and contract interpreters, for using remote interpretation, and for translating documents; (iv) Language access service evaluation templates for spoken and sign languages; (v) Information for students' families about their language access rights, translated into English, Spanish, and at least the next nine languages most commonly used by students and their families; and (vi) Sample job description of school district language access coordinators and building points of contact for language access services; (e) Develop, periodically update, and publish bilingual glossaries of education terminology; (f) Analyze and publish language access and language access service information submitted as required under RCW 28A.183.050 . In addition to disaggregation by the student race and ethnicity categories and subcategories described in RCW 28A.300.042 (1) and (3), the published information must be disaggregated, to the extent possible, by language, school district and school, type of meeting, and other demographics or categories; and (g) Provide staff support for the language access advisory committee established in RCW 28A.183.070 . (3) The activities of and resources provided by the language access technical assistance program must take into consideration the recommendations in the 2020 and 2021 reports of the language access work group.
RCW 28B.102.170 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 102 / Section 170
RCW 28B.102.170: Application—Conditional scholarship and loan repayment agreements.
Status: in_force

Nothing in RCW 28B.102.020 , 28B.102.030 , 28B.102.045 , 28B.102.055 , 28B.102.080 through 28B.102.160 , 43.79A.040 , or sections 210 and 226, chapter 295, Laws of 2019 modifies or otherwise affects conditional scholarship or loan repayment agreements under this chapter or chapter 28A.660 RCW existing before May 8, 2019.
RCW 28A.415.380 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 415 / Section 380
RCW 28A.415.380: Mathematics and science instructional coach program—Evaluation—Reports.
Status: in_force

(1) A mathematics and science instructional coach program is authorized, which shall consist of a coach development institute, coaching seminars, coaching activities in schools, and program evaluation. (2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall develop a mathematics and science instructional coach program that includes an initial coach development experience for new coaches provided through an institute setting, coaching support seminars, and additional coach development services. The office shall draw upon the experiences of coaches in federally supported elementary literacy programs and other successful programs, research and policy briefs on adult professional development, and research that specifically addresses the instructional environments of middle, junior high, and high schools as well as the unique aspects of the fields of mathematics and science. (3) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall design the application process and select the program participants. (4) Schools and school districts participating in the program shall carefully select the individuals to perform the role of mathematics or science instructional coach. Characteristics to be considered for a successful coach include: (a) Expertise in content area; (b) Expertise in various instructional methodologies and personalizing learning; (c) Personal skills that include skilled listening, questioning, trust building, and problem solving; (d) Understanding and appreciation for the differences in adult learners and student learners; and (e) Capacity for strategic planning and quality program implementation. (5) The role of the mathematics or science instructional coach is focused on supporting teachers as they apply knowledge, develop skills, polish techniques, and deepen their understanding of content and instructional practices. This work takes a number of forms including: Individualized professional development, department-wide and school-wide professional development, guidance in student data interpretation, and using assessment to guide instruction. Each coach shall be assigned to two schools as part of the program. (6) Program participants have the following responsibilities: (a) Mathematics and science coaches shall participate in the coach development institute as well as in coaching support seminars that take place throughout the school year, practice coaching activities as guided by those articulated in the role of the coach in subsection (5) of this section, collect data, and participate in program evaluation activities as requested by the institute pursuant to subsection (7) of this section. (b) School and district administrators in districts in which the mathematics and science coaches are practicing shall participate in program evaluation activities. (7)(a) The Washington State University social and economic sciences research center shall conduct an evaluation of the mathematics and science instructional coach program in this section. Data shall be collected through various instruments including surveys, program and activity reports, student performance measures, observations, interviews, and other processes. Findings shall include an evaluation of the coach development institute, coaching support seminars, and other coach support activities; recommendations with regard to the characteristics required of the coaches; identification of changes in teacher instruction related to coaching activities; and identification of the satisfaction level with coaching activities as experienced by classroom teachers and administrators. (b) The Washington State University social and economic sciences research center shall report its findings to the governor, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, and the education and fiscal committees of the legislature. An interim report is due November 1, 2008. The final report is due December 1, 2009. (8) The mathematics and science instructional coach program in this section shall be implemented to the extent funds are available for that purpose.
RCW 28B.85.060 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 85 / Section 060
RCW 28B.85.060: Fees.
Status: in_force

The council shall impose fees on any degree-granting institution authorized to operate under this chapter. Fees shall be set and revised by the council by rule at the level necessary to approximately recover the staffing costs incurred in administering this chapter. Fees shall be deposited in the general fund.
RCW 28B.77.060 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 77 / Section 060
RCW 28B.77.060: Council as state commission for federal law purposes.
Status: in_force

The council is designated as the state commission as provided for in Section 1202 of the education amendments of 1972 (Public Law 92-318), as now or hereafter amended; and shall perform such functions as is necessary to comply with federal directives pertaining to the provisions of such law.
RCW 28A.530.030 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 530 / Section 030
RCW 28A.530.030: Disposition of bond proceeds—Capital projects fund.
Status: in_force

When the bonds have been sold, the county treasurer shall place the money derived from such sale to the credit of the capital projects fund of the district, and such fund is hereby created.
RCW 28A.600.275 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 600 / Section 275
RCW 28A.600.275: Dual credit programs and other advanced courses—Notification to parents.
Status: in_force

(1) Prior to course scheduling or course registration for the next school term, each public school that serves students in any of grades nine through 12 must provide all students and their parents or legal guardians with: Information about each available dual credit program and any financial assistance available to reduce dual credit course and exam costs for students and their families. The information must be provided via email and other communication methods, and, to the extent feasible, must be translated into the primary language of each parent or legal guardian. (2) Public schools are encouraged to include in the notification required under subsection (1) of this section other information about advanced course taking that must be provided to parents and legal guardians under RCW 28A.320.195 , 28A.600.287 , and 28A.600.320 . (3) As used in this section, "public school" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.150.010 .
RCW 28A.175.115 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 175 / Section 115
RCW 28A.175.115: Statewide dropout reengagement program—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules to implement RCW 28A.175.100 through 28A.175.110 . (2) When adopting rules under this section and developing model interlocal agreements and contracts under RCW 28A.175.110 , the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall consult with the state board for community and technical colleges, the workforce training and education coordinating board, colleges and community-based organizations that have previously offered dropout reengagement programs, providers of online courses and programs approved under RCW 28A.250.020 , school districts, and educational service districts.
RCW 28B.95.040 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 95 / Section 040
RCW 28B.95.040: Purchase of tuition units or establishment of savings plans by organizations—Rules—Scholarship fund.
Status: in_force

The governing body may, at its discretion, allow an organization to purchase tuition units or establish savings plans for future use as scholarships. Such organizations electing to purchase tuition units or establish Washington college savings program accounts for this purpose must enter into a contract with the governing body which, at a minimum, ensures that the scholarship shall be freely given by the purchaser to a scholarship recipient. For such purchases, the purchaser need not name a beneficiary until four months before the date when the tuition units are first expected to be used. The governing body shall formulate and adopt such rules as are necessary to determine which organizations may qualify to purchase tuition units or establish Washington college savings program accounts for scholarships under this section. The governing body also may consider additional rules for the use of tuition units or Washington college savings program accounts if purchased as scholarships. The governing body may establish a scholarship fund with moneys from the Washington advanced college tuition payment program account. A scholarship fund established under this authority shall be administered by the office and shall be provided to students who demonstrate financial need. Financial need is not a criterion that any other organization need consider when using tuition units as scholarships. The office also may establish its own corporate-sponsored scholarship fund under this chapter.
RCW 28B.135.010 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 135 / Section 010
RCW 28B.135.010: Four-year student child care in higher education account—Program established.
Status: in_force

The four-year student child care in higher education account is established. The office of student financial assistance shall administer the program for the four-year institutions of higher education. Through this program the office shall award either competitive or matching child care grants to state institutions of higher education to encourage programs to address the need for high quality, accessible, and affordable child care for students at higher education institutions. The grants shall be used exclusively for the provision of quality child care services for students at institutions of higher education. The university or college administration and student government association, or its equivalent, of each institution receiving the award may contribute financial support in an amount equal to or greater than the child care grant received by the institution.
RCW 28A.525.170 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 525 / Section 170
RCW 28A.525.170: Allotment of appropriations for school plant facilities—Additional allotment authorized—Effect of allotment on future disbursements to district.
Status: in_force

If a school district which has qualified for an allotment of state funds under the provisions of RCW 28A.525.162 through 28A.525.180 for school building construction is found by the superintendent of public instruction, considering policy recommendations from the school facilities citizen advisory panel, to have a school housing emergency requiring an allotment of state funds in excess of the amount allocable under RCW 28A.525.166 , an additional allotment may be made to such district: PROVIDED, That the total amount allotted shall not exceed ninety percent of the total cost of the approved project which may include the cost of the site and equipment. At any time thereafter when the superintendent finds that the financial position of such school district has improved through an increase in its taxable valuation or through retirement of bonded indebtedness or through a reduction in school housing requirements, or for any combination of these reasons, the amount of such additional allotment, or any part of such amount as the superintendent determines, shall be deducted, under terms and conditions prescribed by the superintendent, from any state school building construction funds which might otherwise be provided to such district.
RCW 28B.35.315 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 35 / Section 315
RCW 28B.35.315: Model schools and training departments—Report of attendance.
Status: in_force

Annually, on or before the date for reporting the school attendance of the school district in which said model school or training department is situated, for the purpose of taxation for the support of the common schools, the board of trustees of each such regional university having supervision over the same shall file with the board of the school district or districts, in which such model school or training department is situated, a report showing the number of common school pupils at each such model school or training department during the school year last passed, and the period of their attendance in the same form that reports of public schools are made. Any superintendent of the school district so affected shall, in reporting the attendance in said school district, segregate the attendance at said model school or training department, from the attendance in the other schools of said district: PROVIDED, That attendance shall be credited, if credit be given therefor, to the school district in which the pupil resides.
RCW 28A.220.035 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 220 / Section 035
RCW 28A.220.035: Traffic safety education program—Required curriculum—Development by the office of the superintendent of public instruction and the department of licensing.
Status: in_force

The office of the superintendent of public instruction and the department of licensing shall jointly develop and maintain a required curriculum for school districts and approved private schools operating a traffic safety education program. The jointly developed curriculum must be prepared by August 1, 2018. The curriculum and instructional materials must comply with the course content requirements of RCW 46.82.420 (2) and 46.82.430 . In developing the curriculum, the office of the superintendent of public instruction and the department of licensing shall consult with one or more of Central Washington University's traffic safety education instructors or program content developers.
RCW 28A.400.310 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 400 / Section 310
RCW 28A.400.310: Law against discrimination applicable to districts' employment practices.
Status: in_force

The provisions of chapter 49.60 RCW as now or hereafter amended shall be applicable to the employment of any certificated or classified employee by any school district organized in this state.
RCW 28A.245.005 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 245 / Section 005
RCW 28A.245.005: Findings.
Status: in_force

The legislature finds that student access to programs offered at skill centers can help prepare them for careers, apprenticeships, and postsecondary education. The legislature further finds that current limits on how school districts and skill centers report full-time equivalent students and the time students are served provide a disincentive for school districts to send their students to skill centers. The legislature further finds that there are barriers to providing access to students in rural and remote areas but that there are opportunities to do so with satellite and branch campus programs, distance and online learning programs, and collaboration with higher education, business, and labor. The legislature further finds that skill centers provide opportunities for dropout prevention and retrieval programs by offering programs that accommodate students' work schedules and provide credit retrieval opportunities. The legislature further finds that implementing the recommendations from the study by the workforce training and education coordinating board will enhance skill center programs and student access to those programs.
RCW 28A.310.160 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 310 / Section 160
RCW 28A.310.160: ESD board—Reimbursement of members for expenses.
Status: in_force

The actual expenses of educational service board members in going to, returning from and attending meetings called or held pursuant to district business or while otherwise engaged in the performance of their duties under this chapter shall be paid; all such claims shall be approved by the educational service district board and paid from the budget of the educational service district.
RCW 28B.123.050 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 123 / Section 050
RCW 28B.123.050: Certified public accounting scholarship transfer account.
Status: in_force

(1) The certified public accounting scholarship transfer account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. Expenditures from the account may be used solely for scholarships and the administration of the program created in RCW 28B.123.010 . (2) Revenues to the account shall consist of appropriations by the legislature and any gifts, grants, or donations received by the board for this purpose. (3) Only the director of the board or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the certified public accounting scholarship transfer account. The account is not subject to the allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW and an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
RCW 28A.300.480 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 480
RCW 28A.300.480: Civic education travel grant program.
Status: in_force

(1) The civic education travel grant program is created to provide travel grants to students participating in statewide, regional, national, or international civic education competitions or events. (2) The superintendent of public instruction shall allocate grants under the program established in this section from private donations or with amounts appropriated for this specific purpose. The grants shall be awarded on a competitive basis. (3) The superintendent of public instruction may contract with independent review panelists and establish an advisory panel to evaluate and make recommendations to the superintendent of public instruction based on grant applications. (4) The superintendent of public instruction shall select grant recipients from student applicants that meet all of the following criteria: (a) Students must be residents of the state of Washington; (b) Students must use the grants to fund travel to civic education-based competitions or events; (c) Students must be participants in the civic education competition or event; and (d) Students must be under the age of twenty-one and not yet have received their high school diploma. (5) Students are encouraged to seek matching funds, in-kind contributions, or other sources of support to supplement their travel expenses. (6) Applicants must include in the grant application the following: (a) A brief description of the civic education competition or event; (b) A brief description of what the applicant expects to learn from the competition or event; (c) The total travel costs and how much the applicant is requesting from the program; and (d) The total amount of matching funds the applicant has already secured or expects to secure. (7) The superintendent of public instruction may adopt other criteria as appropriate for the review of grant proposals. In reviewing student applications for funding, scoring shall be based on an evaluation of all application materials that may be requested of applicants. The superintendent of public instruction shall consider the overall breadth and variety of the field of applicants to determine the projects that would best fulfill the program's goal. Final grant awards may be for the full amount of the grant request or for a portion of the grant request. (8) The office of the superintendent of public instruction may accept gifts, grants, or endowments from public or private sources for the program and may spend any gifts, grants, or endowments or income from public or private sources according to their terms.
RCW 28B.63.040 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 63 / Section 040
RCW 28B.63.040: Criteria for developing policies.
Status: in_force

(1) The following criteria shall be considered in developing policies in regard to providing goods, services, or facilities to persons other than students, faculty, staff, patients, and invited guests: (a) The goods, services, or facilities represent a resource which is substantially and directly related to the institution's instructional, research, or public service mission, which is not practically available in the private marketplace and for which there is a demand from the external community. (b) Fees charged for the goods, services, or facilities shall take into account the full direct and indirect costs, overhead, and the price of such items in the private marketplace. (2) The following criteria shall be considered in developing policies in regard to providing goods, services, or facilities to students, faculty, staff, patients, and invited guests: (a) The goods, services, or facilities are substantially and directly related to the institution's instructional, research, or public service mission. (b) Provision of the goods, services, or facilities on campus represents a special convenience to and supports the campus community, or facilitates extracurricular, public service, or on-campus residential life. (c) Fees charged for the goods, services, or facilities shall take into account the full direct and indirect costs, including overhead. (d) The adequacy of security procedures to ensure that the goods, services, or facilities are provided only to persons who are students, faculty, staff, patients, or invited guests.
RCW 28A.413.065 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 413 / Section 065
RCW 28A.413.065: Fundamental course of study—In-person requirements—Exemption.
Status: in_force

(1) By July 1, 2025, the board must update rules on the implementation of the fundamental course of study under RCW 28A.413.060 to require that a significant majority of paraeducators are provided with the course in person. Under the rules, the board may grant an exemption from the in-person requirement of RCW 28A.413.060 for second-class school districts hiring paraeducators after the beginning of the school year. (2) By July 1, 2025, the board must publish guidance for school districts on how to provide the fundamental course of study under RCW 28A.413.060 to improve the consistency and quality of staff development.
RCW 28B.123.030 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 123 / Section 030
RCW 28B.123.030: Role of a foundation under contract with the board.
Status: in_force

The board must contract with a foundation to develop and administer the program. The board shall provide oversight and guidance for the program in light of established legislative priorities and to fulfill the duties and responsibilities under this chapter and chapter 18.04 RCW, including determining eligible education programs for purposes of the program. The board shall negotiate a reasonable administrative fee for the services provided by the foundation. In addition to its contractual obligations with the board, the foundation has the duties and responsibilities to: (1) Establish a separate scholarship award account to receive state funds and from which to disburse scholarship awards; (2) Manage and invest funds in the separate scholarship award account to maximize returns at a prudent level of risk and to maintain books and records of the account for examination by the board as it deems necessary or appropriate; (3) In consultation with the board, make an assessment of the reasonable annual eligible expenses associated with eligible education programs identified by the board; (4) Work with [the] board, institutions of higher education, the student achievement council, and other organizations to promote and publicize the program to obtain a wide and diverse group of applicants; (5) Develop and implement an application, selection, and notification process for awarding certified public accounting scholarships; (6) Determine the annual amount of the certified public accounting scholarship for each program participant; (7) Distribute scholarship awards to colleges and universities for program participants; and (8) Notify the student achievement council and colleges and universities of enrolled program participants and inform them of the terms and conditions of the scholarship award.
RCW 28B.76.550 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 76 / Section 550
RCW 28B.76.550: Distinguished professorship trust fund program—"Private donation" defined.
Status: in_force

For the purposes of RCW 28B.76.555 through 28B.76.590 , "private donation" includes assessments by commodity commissions authorized to conduct research activities including but not limited to research studies authorized under RCW 15.66.030 and 15.65.040 .
RCW 28A.525.164 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 525 / Section 164
RCW 28A.525.164: Allotment of appropriations for school plant facilities—Duties of superintendent of public instruction.
Status: in_force

In allotting the state funds provided by RCW 28A.525.162 through 28A.525.180 , the superintendent of public instruction shall: (1) Prescribe rules not inconsistent with RCW 28A.525.162 through 28A.525.180 governing the administration, control, terms, conditions, and disbursement of allotments to school districts to assist them in providing school plant facilities; (2) Approve allotments to districts that apply for state assistance; (3) Authorize the payment of approved allotments by warrant of the state treasurer; and (4) In the event that the amount of state assistance applied for pursuant to the provisions hereof exceeds the funds available for such assistance during any biennium, make allotments on the basis of the urgency of need for school facilities in the districts that apply for assistance or prorate allotments among such districts in conformity with applicable rules.
RCW 28A.225.380 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 225 / Section 380
RCW 28A.225.380: Documentation to show a child's age—Alternative documentation.
Status: in_force

The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall adopt a rule that requires public schools to accept birth certificates, passports, and alternative documents to show a child's age or date of birth for the purposes of enrollment. Alternative documents include, but are not limited to, a religious, hospital, or physician's certificate showing the date of birth, an entry in a family bible, an adoption record, an affidavit from a parent, or a previously verified school record.
RCW 28B.10.605 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 605
RCW 28B.10.605: District schools may be used for teacher training by universities and The Evergreen State College—Agreement for financing, organization, etc.
Status: in_force

The financing and the method of organization and administration of such a training program operated by agreement between a state university board of regents or a regional university board of trustees or The Evergreen State College board of trustees, and the board of directors of any school district, shall be determined by agreement between them.
RCW 28B.52.073 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 52 / Section 073
RCW 28B.52.073: Unfair labor practices.
Status: in_force

(1) It shall be an unfair labor practice for an employer: (a) To interfere with, restrain, or coerce employees in the exercise of the rights guaranteed by this chapter; (b) To dominate or interfere with the formation or administration of any employee organization or contribute financial or other support to it: PROVIDED, That subject to rules adopted by the commission, an employer shall not be prohibited from permitting employees to confer with it or its representatives or agents during working hours without loss of time or pay; (c) To encourage or discourage membership in any employee organization by discrimination in regard to hire, tenure of employment, or any term or condition of employment; (d) To discharge or discriminate otherwise against an employee because that employee has filed charges or given testimony under this chapter; (e) To refuse to bargain collectively with the representatives of its employees. (2) It shall be an unfair labor practice for an employee organization: (a) To restrain or coerce an employee in the exercise of the rights guaranteed by this chapter: PROVIDED, That this subsection shall not impair the right of an employee organization to prescribe its own rules with respect to the acquisition or retention of membership in the employee organization or to an employer in the selection of its representatives for the purpose of bargaining or the adjustment of grievances; (b) To cause or attempt to cause an employer to discriminate against an employee in violation of subsection (1)(c) of this section; (c) To discriminate against an employee because that employee has filed charges or given testimony under this chapter; (d) To refuse to bargain collectively with an employer. (3) The expressing of any views, arguments, or opinion, or the dissemination thereof to the public, whether in written, printed, graphic, or visual form, shall not constitute or be evidence of an unfair labor practice under this chapter, if such expression contains no threat of reprisal or force or promise of benefit.
RCW 28A.335.070 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 335 / Section 070
RCW 28A.335.070: Surplus school property, rental, lease, or use of—Existing contracts not impaired.
Status: in_force

The provisions of contracts for the use, rental or lease of school district real property executed prior to June 12, 1980, which were lawful at the time of execution shall not be impaired by such new terms and conditions to the rental, lease or occasional use of school property as may now be established by RCW 28A.335.040 , 28A.335.050 , and 28A.335.090 .
RCW 28B.30.140 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 30 / Section 140
RCW 28B.30.140: Regents—Employees, board members, to have no interest in contracts.
Status: in_force

No employee or member of the university board of regents shall be interested pecuniarily, either directly or indirectly, in any contract for any building or improvement at said university, or for the furnishing of supplies for the same.
RCW 28B.10.582 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 582
RCW 28B.10.582: Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Definitions.
Status: in_force

Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the words used in RCW 28B.10.580 through 28B.10.584 shall have the meaning given in this section: (1) "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, or association. (2) "Assignment" means any specific written, recorded, pictorial, artistic, or other academic task, including but not limited to term papers, theses, dissertations, essays, and reports, that is intended for submission to any postsecondary institution in fulfillment of the requirements of a degree, diploma, certificate, or course of study at any such educational institution. (3) "Prepare" means to create, write, or in any way produce in whole or substantial part a term paper, thesis, dissertation, essay, report, or other assignment for a monetary fee. (4) "Postsecondary institution" means any university, college, or other postsecondary educational institution.
RCW 28B.15.067 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 067
RCW 28B.15.067: Tuition fees—Established.
Status: in_force

(1) Tuition fees shall be established under the provisions of this chapter. (2) The maximum increase in tuition operating fees for resident undergraduates at institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 , excluding applied baccalaureate degrees as defined in RCW 28B.50.030 , shall be calculated by the office of financial management and transmitted to the institutions of higher education by October 1st of each year for the following academic year. Tuition operating fees for resident undergraduates at institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 , excluding applied baccalaureate degrees as defined in RCW 28B.50.030 , may increase by no more than the average annual percentage growth rate in the median hourly wage for Washington as the wage is determined by the federal bureau of labor statistics and calculated based on the previous 14 years prior to the transmittal date by the office of financial management. (3) The governing boards of the state universities, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College; and the state board for community and technical colleges may reduce or increase full-time tuition fees for all students other than resident undergraduates, including nonresident students, summer school students, and students in other self-supporting degree programs. Percentage increases in full-time tuition may exceed the fiscal growth factor. Except during the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium, the state board for community and technical colleges may pilot or institute differential tuition models. The board may define scale, scope, and rationale for the models. (4) The tuition fees established under this chapter shall not apply to high school students enrolling in participating institutions of higher education under RCW 28A.600.300 through 28A.600.400 . (5)(a) The tuition fees established under this chapter shall not apply to eligible students enrolling in a dropout reengagement program through an interlocal agreement between a school district and a community or technical college under RCW 28A.175.100 through 28A.175.110 . (b) The tuition fees established under this chapter shall not apply to students incarcerated with the department of corrections who are participating in credit-eligible postsecondary education courses and degree programs when the program expenses are funded by nontuition resources such as, but not limited to, grants, contracts, and donations. (6) As a result of any changes in tuition under section 3, chapter 36, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess., the governing boards of the state universities, the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College shall not reduce resident undergraduate enrollment below the 2014-15 academic year levels.
RCW 28A.160.195 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 160 / Section 195
RCW 28A.160.195: Vehicle acquisition—School bus categories—Competitive specifications—Purchase—Reimbursement—Rules.
Status: in_force

(1) The superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the regional transportation coordinators of the educational service districts, shall establish a minimum number of school bus categories considering the capacity and type of vehicles required by school districts in Washington. The superintendent, in consultation with the regional transportation coordinators of the educational service districts, shall establish competitive specifications for each category of school bus. The categories shall be developed to produce minimum long-range operating costs, including costs of equipment and all costs in operating the vehicles. The competitive specifications shall meet federal motor vehicle safety standards, minimum state specifications as established by rule by the superintendent, and supported options as determined by the superintendent in consultation with the regional transportation coordinators of the educational service districts. The superintendent may solicit and accept price quotes for a rear-engine category school bus that shall be reimbursed at the price of the corresponding front engine category. (2) After establishing school bus categories and competitive specifications, the superintendent of public instruction shall solicit competitive price quotes for base buses from school bus dealers to be in effect for one year and shall establish a list of all accepted price quotes in each category obtained under this subsection. The superintendent shall also solicit price quotes for optional features and equipment. (3)(a) The superintendent shall base the level of reimbursement to school districts and educational service districts for school buses on the lowest quote for the base bus in each category. School districts and educational service districts shall be reimbursed for buses purchased only through a lowest-price competitive bid process conducted under RCW 28A.335.190 or through the state bid process established by this section. (b) 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 , school districts may only receive reimbursement for the purchase of zero emission school buses, unless the district has been granted an exception under RCW 28A.160.260 (3). For the purposes of this subsection, "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. (4) Notwithstanding RCW 28A.335.190 , school districts and educational service districts may purchase at the quoted price directly from any dealer who is on the list established under subsection (2) of this section. School districts and educational service districts may make their own selections for school buses, but shall be reimbursed at the rates determined under subsection (3) of this section and RCW 28A.160.200 . District-selected options shall not be reimbursed by the state. (5) This section does not prohibit school districts or educational service districts from conducting their own competitive bid process. (6) The superintendent of public instruction may adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW to implement this section.
RCW 28B.15.766 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 766
RCW 28B.15.766: Loan program for mathematics and science teachers—Duration—Legislative budget committee review.
Status: in_force

No loans shall be made after August 23, 1989, until the program is reviewed by the *legislative budget committee and is reenacted by the legislature.
RCW 28B.50.320 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 50 / Section 320
RCW 28B.50.320: Fees and other income—Deposit—Disbursement.
Status: in_force

All operating fees, services and activities fees, and all other income which the trustees are authorized to impose shall be deposited as the trustees may direct unless otherwise provided by law. Such sums of money shall be subject to the budgetary and audit provisions of law applicable to state agencies. The depository selected by the trustees shall conform to the collateral requirements required for deposit of other state funds. Disbursement shall be made by check signed by the president of the college or the president's designee appointed in writing, and such other person as may be designated by the board of trustees of the college district. Each person authorized to sign as provided above, shall execute a surety bond as provided in RCW 43.17.100 . Said bond or bonds shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state.
RCW 28B.76.620 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 76 / Section 620
RCW 28B.76.620: Graduate fellowship trust fund program—Matching funds—Donations—Disbursement of funds.
Status: in_force

(1) All state four-year institutions of higher education shall be eligible for matching trust funds. Institutions may apply to the office for twenty-five thousand dollars from the fund when they can match the state funds with equal pledged or contributed private donations. These donations shall be made specifically to the graduate fellowship program, and shall be donated after July 1, 1987. (2) Upon an application by an institution, the office may designate twenty-five thousand dollars from the trust fund for that institution's pledged graduate fellowship fund. If the pledged twenty-five thousand dollars is not received within two years, the office shall make the designated funds available for another pledged graduate fellowship fund. (3) Once the private donation is received by the institution, the office shall ask the state treasurer to release the state matching funds to a local endowment fund established by the institution for the graduate fellowships.
RCW 28A.400.350 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 400 / Section 350
RCW 28A.400.350: Medical, dental, vision, liability, life, accident, disability, and salary insurance authorized—Expiration of authority for basic and optional benefits—Health savings accounts—Premiums—Noncompliance.
Status: in_force

(1) The board of directors of any of the state's school districts or educational service districts may make available medical, dental, vision, liability, life, accident, disability, and salary protection or insurance, direct agreements as defined in chapter 48.150 RCW, or any one of, or a combination of the types of employee benefits enumerated in this subsection, or any other type of insurance or protection, for the members of the boards of directors, the students, and employees of the school district or educational service district, and their dependents. Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, such coverage may be provided by contracts or agreements with private carriers, with the state health care authority, or through self-insurance or self-funding pursuant to chapter 48.62 RCW, or in any other manner authorized by law. Any direct agreement must comply with RCW 48.150.050 . (2)(a) Whenever funds are available for these purposes the board of directors of the school district or educational service district may contribute all or a part of the cost of such protection or insurance for the employees of their respective school districts or educational service districts and their dependents. The premiums on such liability insurance shall be borne by the school district or educational service district. (b) After October 1, 1990, school districts may not contribute to any employee protection or insurance other than liability insurance unless the district's employee benefit plan conforms to RCW 28A.400.275 and 28A.400.280 . (c) After December 31, 2019, school district contributions to any employee insurance that is purchased through the health care authority must conform to the requirements established by chapter 41.05 RCW and the school employees' benefits board. (3) For school board members, educational service district board members, and students, the premiums due on such protection or insurance shall be borne by the assenting school board member, educational service district board member, or student. The school district or educational service district may contribute all or part of the costs, including the premiums, of life, health, health care, accident or disability insurance which shall be offered to all students participating in interschool activities on the behalf of or as representative of their school, school district, or educational service district. The school district board of directors and the educational service district board may require any student participating in extracurricular interschool activities to, as a condition of participation, document evidence of insurance or purchase insurance that will provide adequate coverage, as determined by the school district board of directors or the educational service district board, for medical expenses incurred as a result of injury sustained while participating in the extracurricular activity. In establishing such a requirement, the district shall adopt regulations for waiving or reducing the premiums of such coverage as may be offered through the school district or educational service district to students participating in extracurricular activities, for those students whose families, by reason of their low income, would have difficulty paying the entire amount of such insurance premiums. The district board shall adopt regulations for waiving or reducing the insurance coverage requirements for low-income students in order to assure such students are not prohibited from participating in extracurricular interschool activities. (4) All contracts or agreements for insurance or protection written to take advantage of the provisions of this section shall provide that the beneficiaries of such contracts may utilize on an equal participation basis the services of those practitioners licensed pursuant to chapters 18.22 , 18.25, 18.53, 18.57, and 18.71 RCW. (5)(a) Until the creation of the school employees' benefits board under RCW 41.05.740 , school districts offering medical, vision, and dental benefits shall: (i) Offer a high deductible health plan option with a health savings account that conforms to section 223, part VII of subchapter 1 of the internal revenue code of 1986. School districts shall comply with all applicable federal standards related to the establishment of health savings accounts; (ii) Make progress toward employee premiums that are established to ensure that full family coverage premiums are not more than three times the premiums for employees purchasing single coverage for the same coverage plan, unless a subsequent premium differential target is defined as a result of the review and subsequent actions described in *RCW 41.05.655 ; (iii) Offer employees at least one health benefit plan that is not a high deductible health plan offered in conjunction with a health savings account in which the employee share of the premium cost for a full-time employee, regardless of whether the employee chooses employee-only coverage or coverage that includes dependents, does not exceed the share of premium cost paid by state employees during the state employee benefits year that started immediately prior to the school year. (b) All contracts or agreements for employee benefits must be held to responsible contracting standards, meaning a fair, prudent, and accountable competitive procedure for procuring services that includes an open competitive process, except where an open process would compromise cost-effective purchasing, with documentation justifying the approach. (c) School districts offering medical, vision, and dental benefits shall also make progress on promoting health care innovations and cost savings and significantly reduce administrative costs. (d) All contracts or agreements for insurance or protection described in this section shall be in compliance with chapter 3, Laws of 2012 2nd sp. sess. (6) The authority to make available basic and optional benefits to school employees under this section expires December 31, 2019, except (a) for nonrepresented employees of educational service districts for which the authority expires December 31, 2023, and (b) as authorized under RCW 28A.400.280 . Beginning January 1, 2020, school districts, for all school employees, and educational service districts, for represented employees, shall make available basic and optional benefits through plans offered by the health care authority and the school employees' benefits board. Beginning January 1, 2024, educational service districts, for nonrepresented employees, shall make available basic and optional benefits through plans offered by the health care authority and the school employees' benefits board.
RCW 28A.225.216 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 225 / Section 216
RCW 28A.225.216: Children of military families—Residency.
Status: in_force

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(1)(a) A child of a military family complies with the residency requirements for enrollment in a school district if a parent of the child is transferred to, or is pending transfer to, a military installation within the state while on active duty pursuant to official military orders. (b) A parent of the child must provide to the school district proof of residence in the school district within fourteen days of the arrival date provided on official military documentation. The parent may use the address of any of the following as proof of residence in the school district: (i) A temporary on-base billeting facility; (ii) A purchased or leased residence, or a signed purchase and sale agreement or lease agreement for a residence; or (iii) Any federal government housing or off-base military housing, including off-base military housing that may be provided through a public-private venture. (2) A school district shall accept, on a conditional basis, an application for enrollment and course registration, including enrollment in a specific school or program within the school district, by electronic means for children of military families who meet the requirements of subsection (1)(a) of this section. Upon satisfaction of the requirements of subsection (1)(b) of this section, the school district shall finalize the enrollment of children of military families. (3) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (a) "Active duty" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.705.010 . (b) "Child of a military family" and "children of military families" have the same meaning as "children of military families" in RCW 28A.705.010 . (c) "Military installation" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.705.010 . (d) "Parent" means a parent, guardian, or other person or entity having legal custody of a child of a military family.
RCW 28B.109.070 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 109 / Section 070
RCW 28B.109.070: Washington international exchange scholarship endowment fund—State matching funds.
Status: in_force

The office may request that the treasurer deposit state matching funds into the Washington international exchange scholarship endowment fund when the office can match the state funds with an equal amount of private cash donations, including conditional gifts.
RCW 28A.300.760 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 760
RCW 28A.300.760: Waiver applications annual report.
Status: in_force

Beginning September 1, 2019, the superintendent of public instruction shall annually report to the state board of education and education committees of the house of representatives and the senate summaries of all waiver applications submitted to the superintendent of public instruction for the prior school year under RCW 28A.150.222 , 28A.150.290 , 28A.230.015 , and 28A.300.750 , including the following information for each type of waiver: (1) The annual number of waiver applications the superintendent approved and did not approve; (2) A brief summary of each waiver request; (3) The reasons the superintendent approved or did not approve each waiver application; and (4) Links to the waiver applications posted on the superintendent's website.
RCW 28B.140.010 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 140 / Section 010
RCW 28B.140.010: Scope of authority.
Status: in_force

The University of Washington and Washington State University each may: (1) Acquire, construct, rehabilitate, equip, and operate facilities and equipment to promote basic and applied research in the sciences; (2) Borrow money for such research purposes, including interest during construction and other incidental costs, issue revenue bonds or other evidences of indebtedness, refinance the same before or at maturity, and provide for the amortization of such indebtedness by pledging all or a component of the fees and revenues of the university available for such purpose derived from the ownership and operation of any of its facilities or conducting research that are not subject to appropriation by the legislature and that do not constitute general state revenues as defined in Article VIII, section 1 of the state Constitution; (3) Enter into leases, with or without an option to purchase, of real and personal property to be used in basic and applied research in the sciences; and (4) Lease all or a portion of such facilities and equipment as is deemed prudent by the university to provide for research conducted by persons or entities that are not part of the university but that provide rental income to support university research facilities or provide opportunities for the interaction of public and private research and research personnel, including students and faculty.
RCW 28A.505.100 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 505 / Section 100
RCW 28A.505.100: Budget—Contents—Display of salaries.
Status: reserved

(1) The budget must set forth the estimated revenues from all sources for the ensuing fiscal year, the estimated revenues for the fiscal year current at the time of budget preparation, the actual revenues for the last completed fiscal year, and the reserved and unreserved fund balances for each year. The estimated revenues from all sources for the ensuing fiscal year shall not include any revenue not anticipated to be available during that fiscal year. However, school districts, pursuant to RCW 28A.505.110 , can be granted permission by the superintendent of public instruction to include as revenues in their budgets, receivables collectible in future fiscal years. (2)(a) The budget must set forth by detailed items or classes the estimated expenditures for the ensuing fiscal year, the estimated expenditures for the fiscal year current at the time of budget preparation, and the actual expenditures for the last completed fiscal year. (b) The budget must set forth: (i) The state-funded basic education salary amounts, locally funded salary amounts, total salary amounts, and full-time equivalency for each individual certificated instructional staff, certificated administrative staff, and classified staff; and (ii) The high, low, and average annual salaries, which shall be displayed by job classification within each budget classification. (3) In districts where negotiations have not been completed, the district may budget the salaries at the current year's rate and restrict fund balance for the amount of anticipated increase in salaries, so long as an explanation is attached to the budget on such restriction of fund balance.
RCW 28B.10.578 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 578
RCW 28B.10.578: Opioid and fentanyl prevention education—Medication through standing order.
Status: in_force

(1) Each public and private institution of higher education shall provide opioid and fentanyl prevention education and awareness information to all students. Education may be offered in person or electronically and must include information on the "good samaritan" statute in RCW 69.50.315 . This education must be posted on each institution's public website for students, parents, and legal guardians to view. (2) Naloxone and fentanyl strips must be made available to students on campus in various accessible locations such as student wellness centers, student union buildings, and student housing. (3) Institutions of higher education must provide staff working in residence halls education and training on administering naloxone. (4) For the purpose of assisting a person at risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose, an institution of higher education may obtain and maintain opioid overdose reversal medication through a standing order prescribed and dispensed in accordance with RCW 69.41.095 . (5) For the purposes of this section, "institutions of higher education" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 28B.92.030 .
RCW 28A.310.090 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 310 / Section 090
RCW 28A.310.090: ESD board—Members—Elections—Declarations of candidacy.
Status: in_force

Candidates for membership on an educational service district board shall file declarations of candidacy with the Washington state school directors' association on forms prepared by the association. Declarations of candidacy may be filed no earlier than the first day of September, nor later than the 16th day of September. The association may not accept any declaration of candidacy that is not received before the 17th day of September.
RCW 28B.15.044 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 15 / Section 044
RCW 28B.15.044: Services and activities fees—Legislative declaration on expenditure.
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the legislature that students will propose budgetary recommendations for consideration by the college or university administration and governing board to the extent that such budget recommendations are intended to be funded by services and activities fees. It is also the intent of the legislature that services and activities fee expenditures for programs devoted to political or economic philosophies shall result in the presentation of a spectrum of ideas.
RCW 72.40.310 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 40 / Section 310
RCW 72.40.310: Language access program.
Status: in_force

The center for deaf and hard of hearing youth and the state school for the blind must comply with the requirements in RCW 28A.183.040 and 28A.183.050 .It shall thereupon be the duty of the board of the school district or districts with which such statement has been filed, to apportion for attendance to the said model school or training department, a sufficient number of pupils from the public schools under the supervision of said board as will furnish to The Evergreen State College the number of pupils required in order to maintain such facility: PROVIDED, That the president of said state college may refuse to accept any such pupil as in his or her judgment would tend to reduce the efficiency of said model school or training department.
RCW 28C.18.150 — Washington Code / Title 28C / Chapter 18 / Section 150
RCW 28C.18.150: Local unified plan for the workforce development system—Strategic plan.
Status: in_force

(1) Workforce development councils, in partnership with local elected officials, shall develop and maintain a local unified plan for the workforce development system including, but not limited to, the local plan required by P.L. 113-128 Sec. 108. The unified plan shall include a strategic plan that assesses local employment opportunities and skill needs, the present and future workforce, the current workforce development system, information on financial resources, diversity, goals, objectives, and strategies for the local workforce development system, and a systemwide financial strategy for implementing the plan. Local workforce development councils shall submit their strategic plans to the board for review and to the governor for approval. (2) The strategic plan shall clearly articulate the connection between workforce and economic development efforts in the local area including the area industry clusters and the strategic clusters the community is targeting for growth. The plan shall include, but is not limited to: (a) Data on current and projected employment opportunities in the local area; (b) Identification of workforce investment needs of existing businesses and businesses considering location in the region, with special attention to industry clusters; (c) Identification of educational, training, employment, and support service needs of job seekers and workers in the local area, including individuals with disabilities and other underrepresented talent sources; (d) Analysis of the industry demand, potential labor force supply, and educational, employment, and workforce support available to businesses and job seekers in the region; and (e) Collaboration with associate development organizations in regional planning efforts involving combined strategies around workforce development and economic development policies and programs. Combined planning efforts shall include, but not be limited to, assistance to industry clusters in the area. (3) The board shall work with workforce development councils to develop implementation and funding strategies for purposes of this section.
RCW 28B.900.060 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 900 / Section 060
RCW 28B.900.060: Invalidity of part of title not to affect remainder.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this title, Title 28B 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.405.110 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 405 / Section 110
RCW 28A.405.110: Evaluations—Legislative findings.
Status: in_force

The legislature recognizes the importance of teachers in the educational system. Teachers are the fundamental element in assuring a quality education for the state's and the nation's children. Teachers, through their direct contact with children, have a great impact on the development of the child. The legislature finds that this important role of the teacher requires an assurance that teachers are as successful as possible in attaining the goal of a well-educated society. The legislature finds, therefore, that the evaluation of those persons seeking to enter the teaching profession is no less important than the evaluation of those persons currently teaching. The evaluation of persons seeking teaching credentials should be strenuous while making accommodations uniquely appropriate to the applicants. Strenuous teacher training and preparation should be complemented by examinations of prospective teachers prior to candidates being granted official certification by the professional educator standards board. Teacher preparation program entrance evaluations, teacher training, teacher preparation program exit examinations, official certification, in-service training, and ongoing evaluations of individual progress and professional growth are all part of developing and maintaining a strong precertification and postcertification professional education system. The legislature further finds that an evaluation system for teachers has the following elements, goals, and objectives: (1) An evaluation system must be meaningful, helpful, and objective; (2) an evaluation system must encourage improvements in teaching skills, techniques, and abilities by identifying areas needing improvement; (3) an evaluation system must provide a mechanism to make meaningful distinctions among teachers and to acknowledge, recognize, and encourage superior teaching performance; and (4) an evaluation system must encourage respect in the evaluation process by the persons conducting the evaluations and the persons subject to the evaluations through recognizing the importance of objective standards and minimizing subjectivity.
RCW 28A.710.270 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 710 / Section 270
RCW 28A.710.270: Appropriations from Washington opportunity pathways account.
Status: in_force

The state legislature shall, at each regular session in an odd-numbered year, appropriate from the Washington opportunity pathways account for the current use of charter public schools amounts as determined in accordance with RCW 28A.710.280 , and amounts authorized under RCW 28A.710.230 (1), for state support to charter schools during the ensuing biennium.
RCW 28A.300.250 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 250
RCW 28A.300.250: Participation in federal nutrition programs—Superintendent's duties.
Status: in_force

The superintendent of public instruction shall aggressively solicit eligible schools, child and adult day care centers, and other organizations to participate in the nutrition programs authorized by the United States department of agriculture.
RCW 28B.40.190 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 40 / Section 190
RCW 28B.40.190: Trustees—Fire protection services.
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of RCW 35.21.779 , the board of trustees of The Evergreen State College may: (1) Contract for such fire protection services as may be necessary for the protection and safety of the students, staff and property of the college; (2) By agreement pursuant to the provisions of chapter 239, Laws of 1967 (chapter 39.34 RCW), as now or hereafter amended, join together with other agencies or political subdivisions of the state or federal government and otherwise share in the accomplishment of any of the purposes of subsection (1) of this section: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That neither the failure of the trustees to exercise any of its powers under this section nor anything herein shall detract from the lawful and existing powers and duties of political subdivisions of the state to provide the necessary fire protection equipment and services to persons and property within their jurisdiction.
RCW 28A.343.340 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 343 / Section 340
RCW 28A.343.340: When elected—Eligibility.
Status: in_force

Directors of school districts shall be elected at regular school elections. No person shall be eligible to the office of school director who is not a citizen of the United States and the state of Washington and a registered voter of either the school district or director district, as the case may be.
RCW 28A.210.370 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 210 / Section 370
RCW 28A.210.370: Students with asthma.
Status: in_force

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(1) The superintendent of public instruction and the secretary of the department of health shall develop a uniform policy for all school districts providing for the in-service training for school staff on symptoms, treatment, and monitoring of students with asthma and on the additional observations that may be needed in different situations that may arise during the school day and during school-sponsored events. The policy shall include the standards and skills that must be in place for in-service training of school staff. (2) All school districts shall adopt policies regarding asthma rescue procedures for each school within the district. (3) All school districts must require that each public elementary school and secondary school grant to any student in the school authorization for the self-administration of medication to treat that student's asthma or anaphylaxis, if: (a) A health care practitioner prescribed the medication for use by the student during school hours and instructed the student in the correct and responsible use of the medication; (b) The student has demonstrated to the health care practitioner, or the practitioner's designee, and a professional registered nurse at the school, the skill level necessary to use the medication and any device that is necessary to administer the medication as prescribed; (c) The health care practitioner formulates a written treatment plan for managing asthma or anaphylaxis episodes of the student and for medication use by the student during school hours; and (d) The student's parent or guardian has completed and submitted to the school any written documentation required by the school, including the treatment plan formulated under (c) of this subsection and other documents related to liability. (4) An authorization granted under subsection (3) of this section must allow the student involved to possess and use his or her medication: (a) While in school; (b) While at a school-sponsored activity, such as a sporting event; and (c) In transit to or from school or school-sponsored activities. (5) An authorization granted under subsection (3) of this section: (a) Must be effective only for the same school and school year for which it is granted; and (b) Must be renewed by the parent or guardian each subsequent school year in accordance with this subsection. (6) School districts must require that backup medication, if provided by a student's parent or guardian, be kept at a student's school in a location to which the student has immediate access in the event of an asthma or anaphylaxis emergency. (7) School districts must require that information described in subsection (3)(c) and (d) of this section be kept on file at the student's school in a location easily accessible in the event of an asthma or anaphylaxis emergency. (8) Nothing in this section creates a cause of action or in any other way increases or diminishes the liability of any person under any other law.
RCW 28A.300.479 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 300 / Section 479
RCW 28A.300.479: Social-emotional learning resources.
Status: in_force

Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction must create and publish on its website a list of resources available for professional development of school district staff on the following topics: Social-emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, recognition and response to emotional or behavioral distress, consideration of adverse childhood experiences, mental health literacy, antibullying strategies, and culturally sustaining practices. The office of the superintendent of public instruction must include in the list the professional development opportunities and resources identified by the social-emotional learning committee created under RCW 28A.300.477 .
RCW 28A.340.020 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 340 / Section 020
RCW 28A.340.020: Eligibility—Participation.
Status: in_force

School districts eligible for funding as a small high school district pursuant to the state operating appropriations act shall be eligible to participate in a cooperative project: PROVIDED, That the superintendent of public instruction may adopt rules permitting second-class school districts that are not eligible for funding as a small high school district in the state operating appropriations act to participate in a cooperative project. Two or more school districts may participate in a cooperative project pursuant to RCW 28A.340.020 through 28A.340.070 .
RCW 28A.310.490 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 310 / Section 490
RCW 28A.310.490: ESD employee attendance incentive program—Remuneration or benefit plan for unused sick leave.
Status: in_force

Every educational service district board of directors shall establish an attendance incentive program for all certificated and classified employees in the following manner. (1) In January of the year following any year in which a minimum of sixty days of leave for illness or injury is accrued, and each January thereafter, any eligible employee may exercise an option to receive remuneration for unused leave for illness or injury accumulated in the previous year at a rate equal to one day's monetary compensation of the employee for each four full days of accrued leave for illness or injury in excess of sixty days. Leave for illness or injury for which compensation has been received shall be deducted from accrued leave for illness or injury at the rate of four days for every one day's monetary compensation. No employee may receive compensation under this section for any portion of leave for illness or injury accumulated at a rate in excess of one day per month. (2) At the time of separation from educational service district employment due to retirement or death an eligible employee or the employee's estate shall receive remuneration at a rate equal to one day's current monetary compensation of the employee for each four full days accrued leave for illness or injury. (3) In lieu of remuneration for unused leave for illness or injury as provided for in subsections (1) and (2) of this section, an educational service district board of directors may, with equivalent funds, provide eligible employees a benefit plan that provides reimbursement for medical expenses. Any benefit plan adopted after July 28, 1991, shall require, as a condition of participation under the plan, that the employee sign an agreement with the district to hold the district harmless should the United States government find that the district or the employee is in debt to the United States as a result of the employee not paying income taxes due on the equivalent funds placed into the plan, or as a result of the district not withholding or deducting any tax, assessment, or other payment on such funds as required under federal law. Moneys or benefits received under this section shall not be included for the purposes of computing a retirement allowance under any public retirement system in this state. The superintendent of public instruction in its administration hereof, shall promulgate uniform rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this section. Should the legislature revoke any benefits granted under this section, no affected employee shall be entitled thereafter to receive such benefits as a matter of contractual right.
RCW 28B.10.407 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 10 / Section 407
RCW 28B.10.407: Annuities and retirement income plans—Credit for authorized leaves of absence without pay.
Status: in_force

(1) A faculty member or other employee designated by the boards of regents of the state universities, the boards of trustees of the regional universities and The Evergreen State College, or the *state board for community college education who is granted an authorized leave of absence without pay may apply the period of time while on the leave in the computation of benefits in any annuity and retirement plan authorized under RCW 28B.10.400 through 28B.10.430 only to the extent provided in subsection (2) of this section. (2) An employee who is eligible under subsection (1) of this section may receive a maximum of two years' credit during the employee's entire working career for periods of authorized leave without pay. Such credit may be obtained only if the employee pays both the employer and employee contributions required under RCW 28B.10.405 and 28B.10.410 while on the authorized leave of absence and if the employee returns to employment with the university or college immediately following the leave of absence for a period of not less than two years. The employee and employer contributions shall be based on the average of the employee's compensation at the time the leave of absence was authorized and the time the employee resumes employment. Any benefit under **RCW 28B.10.400 (3) shall be based only on the employee's compensation earned from employment with the university or college. An employee who is inducted into the armed forces of the United States shall be deemed to be on an unpaid, authorized leave of absence.
RCW 28A.545.080 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 545 / Section 080
RCW 28A.545.080: Estimated amount due paid in May and November installments.
Status: in_force

The estimated amounts due by nonhigh school districts as determined pursuant to RCW 28A.545.070 shall be paid in two installments. During the month of May of the school year for which the amount is due, each nonhigh school district shall pay to each high school district fifty percent of the total estimated amount due to the high school district for the school year as determined by the superintendent of public instruction pursuant to RCW 28A.545.070 . The remaining fifty percent shall be paid by each nonhigh school district to each high school district during the following November.
RCW 28B.90.020 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 90 / Section 020
RCW 28B.90.020: Approval of foreign degree-granting institution as branch campus.
Status: in_force

A foreign degree-granting institution that submits evidence satisfactory to the council of its authorized status in its country of domicile and its intent to establish an educational facility in the state is entitled to operate a branch campus as defined in RCW 28B.90.010 . Upon receipt of the satisfactory evidence, the council may certify that the branch campus of the foreign degree-granting institution is approved to operate in the state under this chapter, for as long as the foreign degree-granting institution retains its authorized status in its country of domicile.
RCW 28A.205.020 — Washington Code / Title 28A / Chapter 205 / Section 020
RCW 28A.205.020: Common school dropouts—Reimbursement.
Status: in_force

Only eligible common school dropouts shall be enrolled in a certified education center for reimbursement by the superintendent of public instruction as provided in RCW 28A.205.040 . A person is not an eligible common school dropout if: (1) The person has completed high school, (2) the person has not reached his or her twelfth birthday or has passed his or her twentieth birthday, (3) the person shows proficiency beyond the high school level in a test approved by the state board of education to be given as part of the initial diagnostic procedure, or (4) less than one month has passed after the person has dropped out of any common school and the education center has not received written verification from a school official of the common school last attended in this state that the person is no longer in attendance at the school. A person is an eligible common school dropout even if one month has not passed since the person dropped out if the board of directors or its designee, of that common school, requests the center to admit the person because the person has dropped out or because the person is unable to attend a particular common school because of disciplinary reasons, including suspension and/or expulsion. The fact that any person may be subject to RCW 28A.225.010 through 28A.225.140 , 28A.200.010 , and 28A.200.020 shall not affect his or her qualifications as an eligible common school dropout under this chapter.
RCW 28B.35.400 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 35 / Section 400
RCW 28B.35.400: Meetings of presidents.
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the presidents of the several regional universities to meet at least once annually to consult with each other relative to the management of the regional universities.
RCW 28B.20.721 — Washington Code / Title 28B / Chapter 20 / Section 721
RCW 28B.20.721: Revenues derived from certain university lands deposited in University of Washington bond retirement fund.
Status: in_force

All moneys received from the lease or rental of lands set apart by the enabling act for university purposes; all interest or income arising from the proceeds of the sale of such lands or of the timber, fallen timber, stone, gravel, or other valuable material thereon; and all moneys received as interest on deferred payments on contracts for the sale of such lands shall be deposited in the "University of Washington bond retirement fund" to be expended for the purposes set forth in RCW 28B.20.720 .