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WA Rev Code § 28B.900.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.900 - Construction.|28B.900.040 - Provisions to be construed in pari materia.

RCW 28B.900.040 Provisions to be construed in pari materia.The provisions of this title, Title 28B RCW, shall be construed in pari materia even though as a matter of prior legislative history they were not originally enacted in the same statute. The provisions of this title shall also be construed in pari materia with the provisions of Title 28A RCW, and with other laws relating to education. This section shall not operate retroactively.[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.98.040. Formerly RCW 28B.98.040.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.900.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.900 - Construction.|28B.900.050 - Title, chapter, section headings not part of law.

RCW 28B.900.050 Title, chapter, section headings not part of law.Title headings, chapter headings, and section or subsection headings, as used in this title, Title 28B RCW, do not constitute any part of the law.[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.98.050. Formerly RCW 28B.98.050.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.900.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.900 - Construction.|28B.900.060 - Invalidity of part of title not to affect remainder.

RCW 28B.900.060 Invalidity of part of title not to affect remainder.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.[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.98.060. Formerly RCW 28B.98.060.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.900.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.900 - Construction.|28B.900.070 - This code defined.

RCW 28B.900.070 This code defined.As used in this title, Title 28B RCW, "this code" means Titles 28A and 28B of this 1969 act.[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.98.070. Formerly RCW 28B.98.070.]
WA Rev Code § 28B.900.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28B - Higher Education|Chapter 28B.900 - Construction.|28B.900.080 - Effective date—1969 ex.s. c 223.

RCW 28B.900.080 Effective date—1969 ex.s. c 223.This act shall take effect on July 1, 1970.[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.98.080. Formerly RCW 28B.98.080.]
WA Rev Code § 28C.04.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28C - Vocational Education|Chapter 28C.04 - Vocational Education.|28C.04.400 - Job skills program—Legislative declaration and policy.

RCW 28C.04.400 Job skills program—Legislative declaration and policy.The legislature declares that it is an important function of government to increase opportunities for gainful employment, to assist in promoting a productive and expanding economy, and to encourage the flow of business and industry support to educational institutions. Therefore, the legislature finds that it is in the public interest of the state to encourage and facilitate the formation of cooperative relationships between business and industry and educational institutions which provide for the development and significant expansion of programs of skills training and education consistent with employment needs and to make interested individuals aware of the employment opportunities presented thereby. It is the policy of the state of Washington to ensure that programs of skill training are available on a regional basis and are utilized by a variety of businesses and industries.[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 21 § 1.]NOTES:Severability—1983 1st ex.s. c 21: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1983 1st ex.s. c 21 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 28C.04.520 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28C - Vocational Education|Chapter 28C.04 - Vocational Education.|28C.04.520 - Washington award for vocational excellence—Intent.

RCW 28C.04.520 Washington award for vocational excellence—Intent.Every year community colleges, technical colleges, and high schools graduate students who have distinguished themselves by their outstanding performance in their occupational training programs. The legislature intends to recognize and honor these students by establishing a Washington award for vocational excellence.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 7 § 1; 1984 c 267 § 1.]NOTES:Severability—1995 1st sp.s. c 7: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1995 1st sp.s. c 7 § 9.]
WA Rev Code § 28C.04.525 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28C - Vocational Education|Chapter 28C.04 - Vocational Education.|28C.04.525 - Washington award for vocational excellence—Establishment—Purposes.

RCW 28C.04.525 Washington award for vocational excellence—Establishment—Purposes.The Washington award for vocational excellence program is established. The purposes of this annual program are to:(1) Maximize public awareness of the achievements, leadership ability, and community contributions of the students enrolled in occupational training programs in high schools, community colleges, and technical colleges;(2) Emphasize the dignity of work in our society;(3) Instill respect for those who become skilled in crafts and technology;(4) Recognize the value of vocational education and its contribution to the economy of this state;(5) Foster business, labor, and community involvement in vocational-technical training programs and in this award program; and(6) Recognize the outstanding achievements of up to three vocational or technical students, at least two of whom should be graduating high school students, in each legislative district. Students who have completed at least one year of a vocational-technical program in a community college or public technical college may also be recognized.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 7 § 2; 1987 c 231 § 3; 1984 c 267 § 2.]NOTES:Severability—1995 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 28C.04.520.Effective date—1987 c 231 § 3: "Section 3 of this act shall take effect January 1, 1988." [ 1987 c 231 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 28C.04.530 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28C - Vocational Education|Chapter 28C.04 - Vocational Education.|28C.04.530 - Washington award for vocational excellence—Board's duties.

RCW 28C.04.530 Washington award for vocational excellence—Board's duties.(1) The workforce training and education coordinating board shall have the responsibility for the development and administration of the Washington award for vocational excellence program. The workforce training and education coordinating board shall develop the program in consultation with other state agencies and private organizations having interest and responsibility in vocational education, including but not limited to: The state board for community and technical colleges, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, a voluntary professional association of vocational educators, and representatives from business, labor, and industry.(2) The workforce training and education coordinating board shall establish a planning committee to develop the criteria for screening and selecting the students who will receive the award. This criteria shall include but not be limited to the following characteristics: Proficiency in their chosen fields, attendance, attitude, character, leadership, and civic contributions.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 7 § 3; 1987 c 231 § 2; 1984 c 267 § 3.]NOTES:Severability—1995 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 28C.04.520.
WA Rev Code § 28C.04.535 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28C - Vocational Education|Chapter 28C.04 - Vocational Education.|28C.04.535 - Washington award for vocational excellence—Granted annually—Notice—Presentation.

RCW 28C.04.535 Washington award for vocational excellence—Granted annually—Notice—Presentation.Except for the 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21 school years, the Washington award for vocational excellence shall be granted annually. It is the intent of the legislature to continue the policy of not granting the Washington award for vocational excellence in the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years. The workforce training and education coordinating board shall notify the students receiving the award, their vocational instructors, local chambers of commerce, the legislators of their respective districts, and the governor, after final selections have been made. The workforce training and education coordinating board, in conjunction with the governor's office, shall prepare appropriate certificates to be presented to the selected students. Awards shall be presented in public ceremonies at times and places determined by the workforce training and education coordinating board in cooperation with the office of the governor.[ 2019 c 415 § 955; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 1 § 960; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 4 § 948; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 964; 2011 1st sp.s. c 50 § 930; 1995 1st sp.s. c 7 § 4; 1984 c 267 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—2019 c 415: See note following RCW 28B.20.476.Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 1: See note following RCW 43.41.455.Effective dates—2015 3rd sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 28B.15.069.Effective dates—2013 2nd sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 2.68.020.Effective dates—2011 1st sp.s. c 50: See note following RCW 15.76.115.Severability—1995 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 28C.04.520.
WA Rev Code § 28C.04.540 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28C - Vocational Education|Chapter 28C.04 - Vocational Education.|28C.04.540 - Washington award for vocational excellence—Contributions.

RCW 28C.04.540 Washington award for vocational excellence—Contributions.The workforce training and education coordinating board may accept any and all donations, grants, bequests, and devices, conditional or otherwise, or money, property, service, or other things of value which may be received from any federal, state, or local agency, any institution, person, firm, or corporation, public and private, to be held, used, or applied for the purposes of the Washington award for vocational excellence program. The workforce training and education coordinating board shall encourage maximum participation from business, labor, and community groups. The workforce training and education coordinating board shall also coordinate, where feasible, the contribution activities of the various participants.The workforce training and education coordinating board shall not make expenditures from funds collected under this section until February 15, 1985.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 7 § 5; 1984 c 267 § 5.]NOTES:Severability—1995 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 28C.04.520.
WA Rev Code § 28C.04.545 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28C - Vocational Education|Chapter 28C.04 - Vocational Education.|28C.04.545 - Washington award for vocational excellence—Fee waivers—Grants.

RCW 28C.04.545 Washington award for vocational excellence—Fee waivers—Grants.(1) The respective governing boards of the public technical colleges shall provide fee waivers for a maximum of two years for those recipients of the Washington award for vocational excellence established under RCW 28C.04.520 through 28C.04.540 who received the award before June 30, 1994. To qualify for the waiver, recipients shall enter the public technical college within three years of receiving the award. An above average rating at the technical college in the first year shall be required to qualify for the second-year waiver.(2) Students named by the workforce training and education coordinating board after June 30, 1994, as recipients of the Washington award for vocational excellence under RCW 28C.04.520 through 28C.04.550 shall be eligible to receive a grant for undergraduate coursework as authorized under RCW 28B.76.670.(3)(a) Beginning with awards made during the 1998-99 academic year, recipients must complete using the award before the fall term in the sixth year following the date of the award. For these recipients, eligibility for the award is forfeited after this period.(b) All persons awarded a Washington award for vocational excellence before the 1995-96 academic year and who have remaining eligibility on April 19, 1999, must complete using the award before September 2002. For these recipients, eligibility for the award is forfeited after this period.(c) All persons awarded a Washington award for vocational excellence during the 1995-96, 1996-97, and 1997-98 academic years must complete using the award before September 2005. For these recipients, eligibility for the award is forfeited after this period.[ 2004 c 275 § 61; 1999 c 28 § 1; 1995 1st sp.s. c 7 § 6; 1987 c 231 § 4; 1984 c 267 § 7.]NOTES:Part headings not law—2004 c 275: See note following RCW 28B.76.090.Effective date—1999 c 28: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [April 19, 1999]." [ 1999 c 28 § 2.]Severability—1995 1st sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 28C.04.520.
WA Rev Code § 28C.04.550 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28C - Vocational Education|Chapter 28C.04 - Vocational Education.|28C.04.550 - Washington award for vocational excellence—When effective.

RCW 28C.04.550 Washington award for vocational excellence—When effective.The Washington award for vocational excellence shall be effective commencing with the 1984-85 academic year.[ 1987 c 505 § 16; 1984 c 267 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 28C.04.600 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28C - Vocational Education|Chapter 28C.04 - Vocational Education.|28C.04.600 - AIDS information—Vocational schools.

RCW 28C.04.600 AIDS information—Vocational schools.Each publicly operated vocational school shall make information available to all newly matriculated students on methods of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus and prevention of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. The curricula and materials shall be reviewed for medical accuracy by the office on AIDS in coordination with the appropriate regional AIDS service network.[ 1988 c 206 § 503.]
WA Rev Code § 28C.10.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28C - Vocational Education|Chapter 28C.10 - Private Vocational Schools.|28C.10.010 - Intent.

RCW 28C.10.010 Intent.It is the intent of this chapter to protect against practices by private vocational schools which are false, deceptive, misleading, or unfair, and to help ensure adequate educational quality at private vocational schools.[ 1986 c 299 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 28C.10.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28C - Vocational Education|Chapter 28C.10 - Private Vocational Schools.|28C.10.020 - Definitions.

RCW 28C.10.020 Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Agency" means the workforce training and education coordinating board.(2) "Agent" means a person owning an interest in, employed by, or representing for remuneration a private vocational school within or without this state, who enrolls or personally attempts to secure the enrollment in a private vocational school of a resident of this state, offers to award educational credentials for remuneration on behalf of a private vocational school, or holds himself or herself out to residents of this state as representing a private vocational school for any of these purposes.(3) "Degree" means any designation, appellation, letters, or words including but not limited to "associate," "bachelor," "master," "doctor," or "fellow" which signify or purport to signify satisfactory completion of an academic program of study beyond the secondary school level.(4) "Education" includes but is not limited to, any class, course, or program of training, instruction, or study.(5) "Educational credentials" means degrees, diplomas, certificates, transcripts, reports, or documents, that signify satisfactory completion of the requirements or prerequisites for any educational program.(6) "Entity" includes, but is not limited to, a person, company, firm, society, association, partnership, corporation, or trust.(7) "Private vocational school" means any location where an entity is offering postsecondary education in any form or manner for the purpose of instructing, training, or preparing persons for any vocation or profession.(8) "Probation" means the agency has officially notified a private vocational school in writing that the school or a program offered by the school has been identified by the agency as at risk and has deficiencies that must be corrected within a specified time period.(9) "Program" means a sequence of approved subjects offered by a school that teaches skills and fundamental knowledge required for employment in a particular occupation.(10) "To grant" includes to award, issue, sell, confer, bestow, or give.(11) "To offer" includes, in addition to its usual meanings, to advertise or publicize. "To offer" also means to solicit or encourage any person, directly or indirectly, to perform the act described.(12) "To operate" means to establish, keep, or maintain any facility or location where, from, or through which education is offered or educational credentials are offered or granted to residents of this state, and includes contracting for the performance of any such act.[ 2007 c 462 § 1; 1993 c 445 § 1; 1991 c 238 § 81; 1990 c 188 § 5; 1986 c 299 § 2.]NOTES:Severability—1990 c 188: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1990 c 188 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 28C.10.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28C - Vocational Education|Chapter 28C.10 - Private Vocational Schools.|28C.10.030 - Application of chapter.

RCW 28C.10.030 Application of chapter.This chapter does not apply to:(1) Bona fide trade, business, professional, or fraternal organizations conducting educational programs primarily for that organization's membership or offered by that organization on a no-fee basis;(2) Entities offering education that is exclusively avocational or recreational;(3) Education not requiring payment of money or other consideration if this education is not advertised or promoted as leading toward educational credentials;(4) Entities that are established, operated, and governed by this state or its political subdivisions under Title 28A or 28B RCW or this title;(5) Degree-granting programs in compliance with the rules of the student achievement council;(6) Any other entity to the extent that it has been exempted from some or all of the provisions of this chapter under RCW 28C.10.100;(7) Entities not otherwise exempt that are of a religious character, but only as to those educational programs exclusively devoted to religious or theological objectives and represented accurately in institutional catalogs or other official publications;(8) Entities offering only courses certified by the federal aviation administration;(9) Barber and cosmetology schools licensed under chapter 18.16 RCW;(10) Entities which only offer courses approved to meet the continuing education requirements for licensure under chapter 18.04, 18.79, or 48.17 RCW; and(11) Entities not otherwise exempt offering only workshops or seminars lasting no longer than three calendar days.[ 2014 c 11 § 1; 2012 c 229 § 576; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 723; 1990 c 188 § 6; 1986 c 299 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2012 c 229 §§ 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904: See note following RCW 28B.77.005.Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.Severability—1990 c 188: See note following RCW 28C.10.020.
WA Rev Code § 28C.10.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28C - Vocational Education|Chapter 28C.10 - Private Vocational Schools.|28C.10.040 - Agency's duties—Rules—Investigations—Interagency agreements about degree and nondegree programs.

RCW 28C.10.040 Agency's duties—Rules—Investigations—Interagency agreements about degree and nondegree programs.The agency:(1) Shall maintain a list of private vocational schools licensed under this chapter;(2) Shall adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW to carry out this chapter;(3) May investigate any entity the agency reasonably believes to be subject to the jurisdiction of this chapter. In connection with the investigation, the agency may administer oaths and affirmations, issue subpoenas and compel attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memorandums, or other records which the agency deems relevant or material to the investigation. The agency, including its staff and any other authorized persons, may conduct site inspections and examine records of all schools subject to this chapter;(4) Shall develop an interagency agreement with the student achievement council to regulate degree-granting private vocational schools with respect to degree and nondegree programs.[ 2012 c 229 § 577; 1994 c 38 § 5; 1986 c 299 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—2012 c 229 §§ 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904: See note following RCW 28B.77.005.
WA Rev Code § 28C.10.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28C - Vocational Education|Chapter 28C.10 - Private Vocational Schools.|28C.10.060 - Licenses—Requirements—Renewal.

RCW 28C.10.060 Licenses—Requirements—Renewal.Any entity desiring to operate a private vocational school shall apply for a license to the agency on a form provided by the agency. The agency shall issue a license if the school:(1) Files a completed application with information satisfactory to the agency. Misrepresentation by an applicant shall be grounds for the agency, at its discretion, to deny or revoke a license.(2) Complies with the requirements for the tuition recovery trust fund under RCW 28C.10.084.(3) Pays the required fees.(4) Meets the minimum standards adopted by the agency under RCW 28C.10.050.Licenses shall be valid for one year from the date of issue unless revoked or suspended. If a school fails to file a completed renewal application at least thirty days before the expiration date of its current license the school shall be subject to payment of a late filing fee fixed by the agency.[ 2014 c 11 § 3; 1987 c 459 § 4; 1986 c 299 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 28C.10.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28C - Vocational Education|Chapter 28C.10 - Private Vocational Schools.|28C.10.070 - Fees.

RCW 28C.10.070 Fees.The agency shall establish fees by rule at a level necessary to approximately recover the staffing costs incurred in administering this chapter. All fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the state general fund.[ 1986 c 299 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 28C.10.082 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28C - Vocational Education|Chapter 28C.10 - Private Vocational Schools.|28C.10.082 - Tuition recovery trust fund—Established.

RCW 28C.10.082 Tuition recovery trust fund—Established.The tuition recovery trust fund is hereby established in the custody of the state treasurer. The agency shall deposit in the fund all moneys received under RCW 28C.10.084. Moneys in the fund may be spent only for the purposes under RCW 28C.10.084. Disbursements from the fund shall be on authorization of the agency. Disbursements from the fund shall only be used to reimburse students who are Washington state residents, or agencies or businesses that pay tuition and fees on behalf of Washington students. During the 2013-2015 fiscal biennium, the legislature may transfer from the tuition recovery trust fund to the state general fund such amounts as reflect the excess fund balance in the fund. The fund is subject to the allotment procedure provided under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for disbursements.[ 2014 c 11 § 4; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 965; 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 85; 1987 c 459 § 2.]NOTES:Effective dates—2013 2nd sp.s. c 4: See note following RCW 2.68.020.Effective dates—Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.