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WA Rev Code § 28A.300.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction.|28A.300.230 - Findings—Integration of vocational and academic education.

RCW 28A.300.230 Findings—Integration of vocational and academic education.The legislature finds that the needs of the workforce and the economy necessitate enhanced vocational education opportunities in secondary education including curriculum which integrates vocational and academic education. In order for the state's workforce to be competitive in the world market, employees need competencies in both vocational/technical skills and in core essential competencies such as English, math, science/technology, geography, history, and critical thinking. Curriculum which integrates vocational and academic education reflects that many students learn best through applied learning, and that students should be offered flexible education opportunities which prepare them for both the world of work and for higher education.[ 1991 c 238 § 140.]NOTES:
WA Rev Code § 28A.300.235 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction.|28A.300.235 - Development of model curriculum integrating vocational and academic education.

RCW 28A.300.235 Development of model curriculum integrating vocational and academic education.The superintendent of public instruction shall with the advice of the workforce training and education coordinating board develop model curriculum integrating vocational and academic education at the secondary level. The curriculum shall integrate vocational education for gainful employment with education in the academic subjects of English, math, science/technology, geography, and history, and with education in critical thinking. Upon completion, the model curriculum shall be provided for consideration and use by school districts.[ 1991 c 238 § 141.]NOTES:
WA Rev Code § 28A.300.236 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction.|28A.300.236 - Career and technical education courses—Methodologies for implementing equivalency crediting—Report to the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the governor, the state board of education, and the legislature.

RCW 28A.300.236 Career and technical education courses—Methodologies for implementing equivalency crediting—Report to the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the governor, the state board of education, and the legislature.(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction must create methodologies for implementing equivalency crediting on a broader scale across the state and facilitate its implementation including, but not limited to, the following:(a) Implementing statewide career and technical education course equivalency frameworks authorized under RCW 28A.700.070 for high schools and skill centers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This may include development of additional equivalency course frameworks in core subject areas, course performance assessments, and development and delivery of professional development for districts and skill centers implementing the career and technical education frameworks; and(b) Providing competitive grant funds to school districts to increase the integration and rigor of academic instruction in career and technical education equivalency courses. The grant funds must be used to support teams of general education and career and technical education teachers to convene and design course performance assessments, deepen the understanding of integrating academic and career and technical education in student instruction, and develop professional learning modules for school districts to plan implementation of equivalency crediting.(2) Beginning in the 2017-18 school year, school districts shall annually report to the office of the superintendent of public instruction the following information:(a) The annual number of students participating in state-approved equivalency courses; and(b) The annual number of state approved equivalency credit courses offered in school districts and skill centers.(3) Beginning December 1, 2018, and every December 1st thereafter, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall annually submit the following information to the office of the governor, the state board of education, and the appropriate committees of the legislature:(a) The selected list of equivalent career and technical education courses and their curriculum frameworks that the superintendent of public instruction has approved under RCW 28A.700.070; and(b) A summary of the school district information reported under subsection (2) of this section.[ 2018 c 177 § 303; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 13 § 410.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2018 c 177: See note following RCW 28A.305.905.Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 13 §§ 401-413: See note following RCW 28A.150.200.Intent—2017 3rd sp.s. c 13: See note following RCW 28A.150.410.
WA Rev Code § 28A.300.238 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction.|28A.300.238 - Career and technical education equipment—Competitive grant process—Rules.

RCW 28A.300.238 Career and technical education equipment—Competitive grant process—Rules.(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall establish a competitive grant process for school districts to apply for grants for the purpose of purchasing career and technical education equipment.(2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction may adopt rules for the grant program established under this section.(3) Competitive grants awarded under this section are subject to the availability of amounts appropriated by the state for this specific purpose.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 13 § 411.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 13 §§ 401-413: See note following RCW 28A.150.200.Intent—2017 3rd sp.s. c 13: See note following RCW 28A.150.410.
WA Rev Code § 28A.300.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction.|28A.300.240 - International student exchange.

RCW 28A.300.240 International student exchange.(1) The superintendent of public instruction shall annually make available to school districts and approved private schools, from data supplied by the secretary of state, the names of international student exchange visitor placement organizations registered under chapter 19.166 RCW to place students in public schools in the state and a summary of the information the organizations have filed with the secretary of state under chapter 19.166 RCW.(2) The superintendent shall provide general information and assistance to school districts regarding international student exchange visitors, including, to the extent feasible with available resources, information on the type of visa required for enrollment, how to promote positive educational experiences for visiting exchange students, and how to integrate exchange students into the school environment to benefit the education of both the exchange students and students in the state.[ 1991 c 128 § 11.]NOTES:Effective date—1991 c 128: See RCW 19.166.901.
WA Rev Code § 28A.300.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction.|28A.300.250 - Participation in federal nutrition programs—Superintendent's duties.

RCW 28A.300.250 Participation in federal nutrition programs—Superintendent's duties.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.[ 1991 c 366 § 402.]NOTES:Finding—1991 c 366: "Hunger and malnutrition threaten the future of a whole generation of children in Washington. Children who are hungry or malnourished are unable to function optimally in the classroom and are thus at risk of lower achievement in school. The resultant diminished future capacity of and opportunities for these children will affect this state's economic and social future. Thus, the legislature finds that the state has an interest in helping families provide nutritious meals to children.The legislature also finds that the state has an interest in helping hungry and malnourished adults obtain necessary nourishment. Adequate nourishment is necessary for physical health, and physical health is the foundation of self-sufficiency. Adequate nourishment is especially critical in the case of pregnant and lactating women, both to ensure that all mothers and babies are as healthy as possible and to minimize the costs associated with the care of low-birthweight babies." [ 1991 c 366 § 1.]Finding—1991 c 366: "The legislature finds that the school breakfast and lunch programs, the summer feeding program, and the child and adult day care feeding programs authorized by the United States department of agriculture are effective in addressing unmet nutritional needs. However, some communities in the state do not participate in these programs. The result is hunger, malnutrition, and inadequate nutrition education for otherwise eligible persons living in nonparticipating communities." [ 1991 c 366 § 401.]Parts and headings not law—1991 c 366: "Parts and headings as used in this act constitute no part of the law." [ 1991 c 366 § 502.]Severability—1991 c 366: "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." [ 1991 c 366 § 503.]Effective date—1991 c 366: "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 shall take effect July 1, 1991." [ 1991 c 366 § 504.]
WA Rev Code § 28A.300.255 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction.|28A.300.255 - Meal charge policies.

RCW 28A.300.255 Meal charge policies.The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall collect, analyze, and promote to school districts and applicable community-based organizations best practices in local meal charge policies that are required by the United States department of agriculture in memorandum SP 46-2016.[ 2018 c 271 § 5.]NOTES:Short title—2018 c 271: See note following RCW 28A.235.250.
WA Rev Code § 28A.300.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction.|28A.300.270 - Violence prevention training.

RCW 28A.300.270 Violence prevention training.The superintendent of public instruction shall, to the extent funding is available, contract with school districts, educational service districts, and approved in-service providers to conduct training sessions for school certificated and classified employees in conflict resolution and other violence prevention topics. The training shall be developmentally and culturally appropriate for the school populations being served and be research based. The training shall not be based solely on providing materials, but also shall include techniques on imparting these skills to students. The training sessions shall be developed in coordination with school districts, the superintendent of public instruction, parents, law enforcement agencies, human services providers, and other interested parties. The training shall be offered to school districts and school staff requesting the training, and shall be made available at locations throughout the state.[ 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 602.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.
WA Rev Code § 28A.300.273 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction.|28A.300.273 - Annual school safety summits.

RCW 28A.300.273 Annual school safety summits.(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction and the school safety and student well-being advisory committee shall hold annual school safety summits. Each annual summit must focus on establishing and monitoring the progress of a statewide plan for funding cost-effective methods for school safety that meet local needs. Other areas of focus may include planning and implementation of school safety planning efforts, training of school safety professionals, and integrating mental health and security measures.(2) Summit participants must be appointed no later than August 1, 2016.(a) The president of the senate shall appoint two members from each of the two largest caucuses of the senate.(b) The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint two members from each of the two largest caucuses of the house of representatives.(c) The governor shall appoint one representative.(3) Other summit participants may include representatives from the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the department of health, educational service districts, educational associations, emergency management, law enforcement, fire departments, parent organizations, and student organizations.(4) Staff support for the annual summit shall be provided by the office of the superintendent of public instruction.(5) Legislative members of the summit are reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 44.04.120. Nonlegislative members are not entitled to be reimbursed for travel expenses if they are elected officials or are participating on behalf of an employer, governmental entity, or other organization. Any reimbursement for other nonlegislative members is subject to chapter 43.03 RCW.[ 2019 c 333 § 14; 2016 c 240 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2019 c 333: See note following RCW 28A.300.630.Intent—2019 c 333: See note following RCW 28A.320.124.Intent—2016 c 240: "The legislature recognizes that public schools are required to have safe school plans and procedures in place. The legislature acknowledges that there are costs associated with these plans and procedures. The legislature intends to review the funding of school safety and security programs and work toward a statewide plan for funding cost-effective methods for school safety that meet the needs of local school districts." [ 2016 c 240 § 1.]Findings—2016 c 240: "The legislature finds that school personnel are often the first responders when there is a violent threat or natural or man-made disaster at a school. The legislature further finds there is a need to develop training for school personnel to intervene and provide assistance during these emergency incidents. The legislature recognizes an educational service district has developed a model for a regional school safety and security center, which can provide this type of training." [ 2016 c 240 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 28A.300.275 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction.|28A.300.275 - Alternative school start-up grants—School safety grants—Report to legislative committees.

RCW 28A.300.275 Alternative school start-up grants—School safety grants—Report to legislative committees.The sum of four million dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the general fund to the superintendent of public instruction for the biennium ending June 30, 2001, for:(1) Alternative school start-up grants which are in addition to the grants funded in the two million dollars alternative school start-up appropriation contained in section 501(2)(l), chapter 309, Laws of 1999, and these grants shall be awarded in the same manner and for the same purposes;(2) School safety programs for prevention and intervention. School districts may apply for and administer these grants independently or jointly with other school districts or educational service districts. The funds may be expended for proven-effective programs to improve safety in schools, including: Security assessments of school facilities; violence prevention and reporting training for staff as appropriate to the particular duties and responsibilities of the specific staff, including administrators; nonviolence and leadership training for staff and students; and school safety plans. The educational service districts and school districts may contract for any services under this subsection.(3) The superintendent of public instruction shall report to the education committees of the house of representatives and senate on the number and types of programs administered through these grants by February 15, 2001, and February 15th of every two years thereafter.[ 1999 sp.s. c 12 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—1999 sp.s. c 12: "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 July 1, 1999." [ 1999 sp.s. c 12 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 28A.300.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction.|28A.300.280 - Conflict resolution program.

RCW 28A.300.280 Conflict resolution program.The superintendent of public instruction and the office of the attorney general, in cooperation with the Washington state bar association and statewide dispute resolution organizations, shall develop a volunteer-based conflict resolution and mediation program for use in community groups such as neighborhood organizations and the public schools. The program shall use lawyers or certified mediators to train students who in turn become trainers and mediators for their peers in conflict resolution.[ 2015 c 126 § 1; 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 611.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.
WA Rev Code § 28A.300.288 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction.|28A.300.288 - Youth suicide prevention activities.

RCW 28A.300.288 Youth suicide prevention activities.(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall work with state agency and community partners to assist schools in implementing youth suicide prevention activities, which may include the following:(a) Training for school employees, parents, community members, and students in recognizing and responding to the signs of suicide;(b) Partnering with local coalitions of community members interested in preventing youth suicide; and(c) Responding to communities determined to be in crisis after a suicide or attempted suicide to prevent further instances of suicide.(2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction, working with state and community partners, shall prioritize funding appropriated for subsection (1) of this section to communities identified as the highest risk.[ 2014 c 103 § 2; 2011 c 185 § 3.]NOTES:Finding—2014 c 103: "The legislature finds that according to the department of health, suicide is the second leading cause of death for Washington youth between the ages of ten and twenty-four. Suicide rates among Washington's youth remain higher than the national average. An increasing body of research shows an association between adverse childhood experiences such as trauma, violence, or abuse, and decreased student learning and achievement. Underserved youth populations in Washington who are not receiving access to state services continue to remain at risk for suicide." [ 2014 c 103 § 1.]Finding—2011 c 185: See note following RCW 28A.300.2851.
WA Rev Code § 28A.300.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction.|28A.300.290 - Effective reading programs—Identification.

RCW 28A.300.290 Effective reading programs—Identification.(1) The center for the improvement of student learning, or its designee, shall develop and implement a process for identifying programs that have been proven to be effective based upon valid research in teaching elementary students to read. Additional programs shall be reviewed after the initial identification of effective programs.(2) In identifying effective reading programs, the center for the improvement of student learning, or its designee, shall consult primary education teachers, statewide reading organizations, institutions of higher education, the *commission on student learning, parents, legislators, and other appropriate individuals and organizations.(3) In identifying effective reading programs, the following criteria shall be used:(a) Whether the program will help the student meet the state-level and classroom-based assessments for reading;(b) Whether the program has achieved documented results for students on valid and reliable assessments;(c) Whether the results of the program have been replicated at different locations over a period of time;(d) Whether the requirements and specifications for implementing the program are clear so that potential users can clearly determine the requirements of the program and how to implement it;(e) Whether, when considering the cost of implementing the program, the program is cost-effective relative to other similar types of programs;(f) Whether the program addresses differing student populations; and(g) Other appropriate criteria and considerations.(4) The initial identification of effective reading programs shall be completed and a list of the identified programs prepared by December 31, 1996.[ 1996 c 273 § 1.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The commission on student learning expired June 30, 1999, and its powers, duties, and functions were transferred to the academic achievement and accountability commission effective July 1, 1999, pursuant to 1999 c 388 § 502. The enabling statute, RCW 28A.630.885, was recodified as RCW 28A.655.060 pursuant to 1999 c 388 § 607 and subsequently repealed by 2004 c 19 § 206.Effective date—1996 c 273: "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 shall take effect immediately [March 29, 1996]." [ 1996 c 273 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 28A.300.295 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction.|28A.300.295 - Identified programs—Grants for in-service training and instructional materials.

RCW 28A.300.295 Identified programs—Grants for in-service training and instructional materials.The superintendent of public instruction shall establish a grant program to provide incentives for teachers, schools, and school districts to use the identified programs on the approved list in grades kindergarten through four. Schools, school districts, and educational service districts may apply for grants. Funds for the grants shall be used for in-service training and instructional materials. Grants shall be awarded and funds distributed not later than June 30, 1997, for programs in the 1996-97 and 1997-98 school years. Priority shall be given to grant applications involving schools and school districts with the lowest mean percentile scores on the statewide third grade test required under *RCW 28A.230.190 among grant applicants.[ 1999 c 78 § 2; 1996 c 273 § 2.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: RCW 28A.230.190 was repealed by 2005 c 217 § 3.Effective date—1996 c 273: See note following RCW 28A.300.290.