reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.145 - Opportunity Scholarship Act. › 28B.145.901 - Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 13.

RCW 28B.145.901
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 13.
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 [June 6, 2011].
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 13 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.155 - Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation. › 28B.155.020 - Gifts, grants, donations.

RCW 28B.155.020
Gifts, grants, donations.
The joint center for aerospace technology innovation may solicit and receive gifts, grants, donations, sponsorships, or contributions from any federal, state, or local governmental agency or program or any private source, and expend the same for any purpose consistent with this chapter.
[ 2012 c 242 § 2.]
NOTES:
Sunset Act application: See note following chapter digest.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.155 - Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation. › 28B.155.030 - Industry partners—Freedom from discrimination.

RCW 28B.155.030
Industry partners—Freedom from discrimination.
When determining industry partners, the joint center for aerospace technology innovation shall ensure aerospace firms and aerospace industry associations adhere to the values of the state of Washington under RCW 49.60.030, which provide its citizens freedom from discrimination. Any relationship with a potential or current industry partner that is found to have violated RCW 49.60.030 by the attorney general shall not be considered and immediately terminated unless:
(1) The industry partner has fulfilled the conditions or obligations associated with any court order or settlement resulting from that violation; or
(2) The industry partner has taken significant and meaningful steps to correct the violation, as determined by the Washington state human rights commission.
[ 2020 c 306 § 3.]
NOTES:
Sunset Act application: See note following chapter digest.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.156 - Joint Center for Deployment and Research in Earth-Abundant Materials. › 28B.156.010 - Joint center for deployment and research in earth-abundant materials.

RCW 28B.156.010
Joint center for deployment and research in earth-abundant materials.
The joint center for deployment and research in earth-abundant materials is created to:
(1) Establish a transformative program in earth-abundant materials to accelerate the development of next generation clean energy and transportation technologies in Washington;
(2) Establish a coordinated framework and deploy resources that can facilitate and promote multi-institution collaborations to drive research, development, and deployment efforts in the use of earth-abundant materials for manufactured clean technologies or recycling of advanced materials used in clean technologies; and
(3) Promote environmentally responsible processes in the areas of manufacturing and recycling of advanced materials used in clean technologies.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 20 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.156 - Joint Center for Deployment and Research in Earth-Abundant Materials. › 28B.156.020 - Operation and administration of joint center.

RCW 28B.156.020
Operation and administration of joint center.
The joint center for deployment and research in earth-abundant materials must be operated and administered as a multi-institutional education and research center, conducting research and development programs in various locations within Washington under the joint authority of the University of Washington and Washington State University. The initial administrative offices of the center shall be west of the crest of the Cascade mountains. In order to meet industry needs, the facilities and resources of the center must be made available to all four-year institutions of higher education. Resources include internships, on-the-job training, and research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and faculty.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 20 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.156 - Joint Center for Deployment and Research in Earth-Abundant Materials. › 28B.156.040 - Gifts, grants, donations.

RCW 28B.156.040
Gifts, grants, donations.
The joint center for deployment and research in earth-abundant materials may solicit and receive gifts, grants, donations, sponsorships, or contributions from any federal, state, or local governmental agency or program or any private source and expend the same for any purpose consistent with this chapter. Members and employees associated with the joint center for deployment and research in earth-abundant materials are presumed not to be in violation of solicitation and receipt of gift provisions in RCW 42.52.150.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 20 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.156 - Joint Center for Deployment and Research in Earth-Abundant Materials. › 28B.156.900 - Short title.

RCW 28B.156.900
Short title.
This chapter may be known and cited as the JCDREAM act.
[ 2015 3rd sp.s. c 20 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.160 - Applicant Criminal History. › 28B.160.010 - Definitions.

RCW 28B.160.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Admissions application" means an individual application to enroll as an undergraduate or graduate student at an institution of higher education.
(2) "Criminal record" or "criminal history" includes any record about a citation or arrest for criminal conduct, including any records relating to probable cause to arrest, and includes any record about a criminal or juvenile case filed with any court, whether or not the case resulted in a finding of guilt.
(3) "Institutions of higher education" means the state universities, the regional universities, The Evergreen State College, the community colleges, and the technical colleges that receive state funds.
(4) "Third-party admissions application" means an admissions application not controlled by the institution.
[ 2018 c 83 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.160 - Applicant Criminal History. › 28B.160.020 - Admissions applications.

RCW 28B.160.020
Admissions applications.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, an institution of higher education may not use an initial admissions application that requests information about the criminal history of the applicant.
(2) An institution of higher education may, but is not required to, use a third-party admissions application that contains information about the criminal history of the applicant if the institution of higher education posts a notice on its website stating that the institution of higher education may not automatically or unreasonably deny an applicant's admission or restrict access to campus residency based on an applicant's criminal history.
[ 2018 c 83 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.160 - Applicant Criminal History. › 28B.160.030 - Authorized inquiries.

RCW 28B.160.030
Authorized inquiries.
(1) After an applicant has otherwise been determined to be qualified for admission, an institution of higher education may, but is not required to, inquire into or obtain information about an applicant's criminal history for the purpose of:
(a) Accepting or denying an applicant for admission to the institution of higher education or restricting access to campus residency; or
(b) Offering supportive counseling or services to help rehabilitate and educate the student on barriers a criminal record may present.
(2) After inquiring into or obtaining information under this section, an institution of higher education may not automatically or unreasonably deny an applicant's admission or restrict access to campus residency based on that applicant's criminal history.
[ 2018 c 83 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.160 - Applicant Criminal History. › 28B.160.040 - Process development.

RCW 28B.160.040
Process development.
(1) Each institution of higher education shall develop a process to determine whether or not there is a relationship between an applicant's criminal history and a specific academic program or campus residency to justify denial of admission or restrict access to campus residency.
(2) The process developed under this section shall be set forth in writing and shall include consideration of:
(a) The age of the applicant at the time any aspect of the applicant's criminal history occurred;
(b) The time that has elapsed since any aspect of the applicant's criminal history occurred;
(c) The nature of the criminal history, including but not limited to whether the applicant was convicted of a "serious violent offense" or a "sex offense" as those terms are defined in RCW 9.94A.030; and
(d) Evidence of rehabilitation or good conduct produced by the applicant.
[ 2018 c 83 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.160 - Applicant Criminal History. › 28B.160.900 - Short title—2018 c 83.

RCW 28B.160.900
Short title—2018 c 83.
This act may be known and cited as the Washington fair chance to education act.
[ 2018 c 83 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.170 - Menstrual Hygiene Products. › 28B.170.010 - Menstrual hygiene products.

RCW 28B.170.010
Menstrual hygiene products.
(1) By the beginning of the 2022-23 academic year, institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.92.030 must make menstrual hygiene products available at no cost in all gender-neutral bathrooms and bathrooms designated for female students.
(2) Menstrual hygiene products must include sanitary napkins, tampons, or similar items.
(3) Institutions of higher education must bear the cost of supplying menstrual hygiene products. Institutions of higher education may seek grants or partner with nonprofit or community-based organizations to fulfill this obligation.
[ 2021 c 163 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.900 - Construction. › 28B.900.010 - Repeals and savings—1969 ex.s. c 223.

RCW 28B.900.010
Repeals and savings—1969 ex.s. c 223.
See 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.98.010. Formerly RCW 28B.98.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.900 - Construction. › 28B.900.020 - Moneys transferred.

RCW 28B.900.020
Moneys transferred.
All moneys in the Southwestern Washington State College bond retirement fund and the Southwestern Washington State College capital projects account are hereby transferred to The Evergreen State College bond retirement fund and The Evergreen State College capital projects account respectively, which latter fund and account are created in RCW 28B.35.370.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.98.020. Formerly RCW 28B.98.020.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.900 - Construction. › 28B.900.030 - Continuation of existing law.

RCW 28B.900.030
Continuation of existing law.
The provisions of this title, Title 28B RCW, insofar as they are substantially the same as statutory provisions repealed by this chapter, and relating to the same subject matter, shall be construed as restatements and continuations, and not as new enactments. Nothing in this 1969 code revision of Title 28 RCW shall be construed as authorizing any new bond issues or new or additional appropriations of moneys but the bond issue authorizations herein contained shall be construed only as continuations of bond issues authorized by prior laws herein repealed and reenacted, and the appropriations of moneys herein contained are continued herein for historical purposes only and this 1969 act shall not be construed as a reappropriation thereof and no appropriation contained herein shall be deemed to be extended or revived hereby and such appropriation shall lapse or shall have lapsed in accordance with the original enactment: PROVIDED, That this 1969 act shall not operate to terminate, extend, or otherwise affect any appropriation for the biennium commencing July 1, 1967 and ending June 30, 1969.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.98.030. Formerly RCW 28B.98.030.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28C - Vocational Education › RCW Dispositions › 28C.10 PRIVATE VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS

Sections
28C.10.080 Surety bonds — Security in lieu of bond — Cancellation of bond — Notice — Claims.
[1986 c 299 § 8.]
Repealed by 1987 c 459 § 5.
28C.10.900 Severability-1986 c 299.
[1986 c 299 § 27.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.
28C.10.910 Schools registered under prior laws.
[1986 c 299 § 28.]
Repealed by 1993 c 445 § 5.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28C - Vocational Education › RCW Dispositions › 28C.15 VOCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Sections
28C.15.010 Purpose.
[1987 c 492 § 1.]
Repealed by 1991 c 238 § 156, effective September 1, 1991.
28C.15.020 Formation of public nonprofit corporation — Board of directors — Powers and duties — Exemption from certain laws governing personnel.
[1987 c 492 § 2.]
Repealed by 1991 c 238 § 156, effective September 1, 1991.
28C.15.030 Members — Compensation — Travel expenses — Annual reports.
[1987 c 492 § 3.]
Repealed by 1991 c 238 § 156, effective September 1, 1991.
28C.15.900 Severability — 1987 c 492.
[1987 c 492 § 4.]
Repealed by 1991 c 238 § 156, effective September 1, 1991.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28C - Vocational Education › RCW Dispositions › 28C.18 WORKFORCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Sections
28C.18.132 Electronically distributed learning — Work group — Report.
[2008 c 258 § 2.]
Expired December 31, 2012, pursuant to 2008 c 258 § 5.
28C.18.134 Employer workplace-based educational programs with distance learning components — Pilot project — Report.
[2008 c 258 § 3.]
Expired December 31, 2012, pursuant to 2008 c 258 § 5.
28C.18.136 Receipt of federal and private funds.
[2008 c 258 § 4.]
Expired December 31, 2012, pursuant to 2008 c 258 § 5.
28C.18.170 Green industry skill panels—Prioritization of workforce training programs.
[2009 c 536 § 8.]
Repealed by 2023 c 231 § 8.
28C.18.200 Workforce education investment accountability and oversight board.
[2023 c 282 § 1; 2020 c 2 § 1; 2019 c 406 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 28B.77.310 pursuant to 2023 c 282 § 3.
28C.18.900 Effective dates — Severability — 1991 c 238.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 2015.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28C - Vocational Education › RCW Dispositions › 28C.20 WASHINGTON STATE COUNCIL ON VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Sections
28C.20.010 Council created — Workforce training and education coordinating board to monitor.
[1991 c 238 § 16.]
Repealed by 1999 c 151 § 601, effective July 1, 1999.
28C.20.020 Membership of council.
[1991 c 238 § 17.]
Repealed by 1999 c 151 § 601, effective July 1, 1999.
28C.20.030 Functions consistent with state comprehensive plan for workforce training and education.
[1991 c 238 § 18.]
Repealed by 1999 c 151 § 601, effective July 1, 1999.
28C.20.900 Effective dates — Severability — 1991 c 238.
Cross-reference section, decodified September 1999.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28C - Vocational Education › RCW Dispositions › 28C.22 SKILL CENTERS

Sections
28C.22.005 Findings.
[1993 c 380 § 1.]
Repealed by 2008 c 170 § 405.
28C.22.010 Skill center program operation.
[1993 c 380 § 2.]
Repealed by 2008 c 170 § 405.
28C.22.020 Contracts with community colleges — Enrollment lid — Fees.
[1993 c 380 § 3.]
Recodified as RCW 28A.245.090 pursuant to 2008 c 170 § 404.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28C - Vocational Education › RCW Dispositions › 28C.25 FUTURE OF WORK TASK FORCE

Sections
28C.25.010 Powers and duties.
[2018 c 294 § 2.]
Expired June 30, 2020.
28C.25.020 Workforce training and education coordinating board.
[2018 c 294 § 3.]
Expired June 30, 2020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28C - Vocational Education › RCW Dispositions › 28C.50 1977 BOND ISSUE FOR STATE FIRE SERVICE TRAINING CENTER

Sections
28C.50.010 Bonds authorized — Amount — Conditions.
[1986 c 266 § 62; 1985 c 470 § 12; 1977 ex.s. c 349 § 1.]
Repealed by 1983 c 197 § 43, effective June 30, 1987.
28C.50.020 Bond anticipation notes — Authorized — Payment.
[1977 ex.s. c 349 § 2.]
Repealed by 1983 c 197 § 43, effective June 30, 1987.
28C.50.030 Form, terms, conditions, sale and covenants of bonds and notes.
[1977 ex.s. c 349 § 3.]
Repealed by 1983 c 197 § 43, effective June 30, 1987.
28C.50.040 Disposition of proceeds from sale of bonds and notes — Fire training construction account — Use — Earnings.
[1985 c 57 § 19; 1977 ex.s. c 349 § 4.]
Repealed by 1983 c 197 § 43, effective June 30, 1987.
28C.50.050 1977 state fire service training center bond retirement fund — Created — Purpose.
[1986 c 266 § 63; 1985 c 470 § 13; 1977 ex.s. c 349 § 5.]
Repealed by 1983 c 197 § 43, effective June 30, 1987.
28C.50.060 Bonds as legal investment for public funds.
[1977 ex.s. c 349 § 6.]
Repealed by 1983 c 197 § 43, effective June 30, 1987.
28C.50.900 Severability — 1977 ex.s. c 349.
[1977 ex.s. c 349 § 8.]
Repealed by 1983 c 197 § 43, effective June 30, 1987.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28C - Vocational Education › RCW Dispositions › 28C.51 1979 BOND ACT FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO STATE FIRE SERVICE TRAINING CENTER

Sections
28C.51.010 Bonds authorized — Amount — Conditions.
[1986 c 266 § 64; 1985 c 470 § 14; 1982 1st ex.s. c 48 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 225 § 1.]
Repealed by 1983 c 197 § 43, effective June 30, 1987.
28C.51.020 Bond anticipation notes — Authorized — Payment.
[1979 ex.s. c 225 § 2.]
Repealed by 1983 c 197 § 43, effective June 30, 1987.
28C.51.030 Form, terms, conditions, sale and covenants of bonds and notes.
[1979 ex.s. c 225 § 3.]
Repealed by 1983 c 197 § 43, effective June 30, 1987.
28C.51.040 Disposition of proceeds from sale of bonds and notes — Use.
[1979 ex.s. c 225 § 4.]
Repealed by 1983 c 197 § 43, effective June 30, 1987.
28C.51.050 Payment of principal and interest on notes and bonds — Procedure.
[1986 c 266 § 65; 1985 c 470 § 15; 1979 ex.s. c 225 § 5.]
Repealed by 1983 c 197 § 43, effective June 30, 1987.
28C.51.060 Bonds as legal investment for public funds.
[1979 ex.s. c 225 § 6.]
Repealed by 1983 c 197 § 43, effective June 30, 1987.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28C - Vocational Education › Chapter 28C.10 - Private Vocational Schools. › 28C.10.090 - Actions prohibited without license.

RCW 28C.10.090
Actions prohibited without license.
A private vocational school, whether located in this state or outside of this state, shall not conduct business of any kind, make any offers, advertise or solicit, or enter into any contracts unless the private vocational school is licensed under this chapter.
[ 1986 c 299 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28C - Vocational Education › Chapter 28C.10 - Private Vocational Schools. › 28C.10.100 - Suspension or modification of requirements of chapter.

RCW 28C.10.100
Suspension or modification of requirements of chapter.
The executive director of the agency may suspend or modify any of the requirements under this chapter in a particular case if the agency finds that:
(1) The suspension or modification is consistent with the purposes of this chapter; and
(2) The education to be offered addresses a substantial, demonstrated need among residents of the state or that literal application of this chapter would cause a manifestly unreasonable hardship.
[ 1986 c 299 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28C - Vocational Education › Chapter 28C.10 - Private Vocational Schools. › 28C.10.120 - Complaints—Investigations—Hearings—Remedies—Transition assistance for students.

RCW 28C.10.120
Complaints—Investigations—Hearings—Remedies—Transition assistance for students.
(1) Complaints may be filed under this chapter only by a current student or exiter of a program or training affected by an unfair business practice. The complaint shall set forth the alleged violation and shall contain information required by the agency on forms provided for that purpose. A complaint may also be filed with the agency by an authorized staff member of the agency or by the attorney general.
(2) The agency shall investigate any complaint under this section and shall first attempt to bring about a negotiated settlement. The agency director or the director's designee may conduct an informal hearing with the affected parties in order to determine whether a violation has occurred.
(3) If the agency finds that the private vocational school or its agent engaged in or is engaging in any unfair business practice, the agency shall issue and cause to be served upon the violator an order requiring the violator to cease and desist from the act or practice and may impose the penalties provided under RCW 28C.10.130. If the agency finds that the complainant has suffered loss as a result of the act or practice, the agency may order the violator to pay full or partial restitution of any amounts lost. The loss may include any money paid for tuition, required or recommended course materials, and any reasonable living expenses incurred by the complainant during the time the complainant was enrolled at the school.
(4) The complainant is not bound by the agency's determination of restitution. The complainant may reject that determination and may pursue any other legal remedy.
(5) The violator may, within twenty days of being served any order described under subsection (3) of this section, file an appeal under the administrative procedure act, chapter 34.05 RCW. Timely filing stays the agency's order during the pendency of the appeal. If the agency prevails, the appellant shall pay the costs of the administrative hearing.
(6) If a private vocational school closes without providing adequate notice to its enrolled students, the agency shall provide transition assistance to the school's students including, but not limited to, information regarding: (a) Transfer options available to students; (b) financial aid discharge eligibility and procedures; (c) the labor market, job search strategies, and placement assistance services; and (d) other support services available to students.
[ 2014 c 11 § 7; 2007 c 462 § 3; 1993 c 445 § 3; 1990 c 188 § 10; 1989 c 175 § 83; 1986 c 299 § 12.]
NOTES:
Severability—1990 c 188: See note following RCW 28C.10.020.
Effective date—1989 c 175: See note following RCW 34.05.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28C - Vocational Education › Chapter 28C.10 - Private Vocational Schools. › 28C.10.130 - Violations—Civil penalties—Consumer protection act.

RCW 28C.10.130
Violations—Civil penalties—Consumer protection act.
(1) Any private vocational school or agent violating RCW 28C.10.060, 28C.10.090, or 28C.10.110 or the applicable agency rules is subject to a civil penalty of not more than one hundred dollars for each separate violation. Each day on which a violation occurs constitutes a separate violation. Multiple violations on a single day may be considered separate violations. The fine may be imposed by the agency under RCW 28C.10.120, or in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(2) In addition to the penalties authorized pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, any violation of any provision of this chapter is also a violation of RCW 19.86.020 of the consumer protection act, pursuant to RCW 28C.10.210. The penalties authorized under subsection (1) of this section do not preclude remedies available under the provisions of the consumer protection act.
[ 2018 c 203 § 8; 1986 c 299 § 13.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2018 c 203: See note following RCW 28B.85.095.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28C - Vocational Education › Chapter 28C.10 - Private Vocational Schools. › 28C.10.140 - Violations—Criminal sanctions.

RCW 28C.10.140
Violations—Criminal sanctions.
Any entity or any owner, officer, agent, or employee of such entity who wilfully violates RCW 28C.10.060 or 28C.10.090 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for up to three hundred sixty-four days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Each day on which a violation occurs constitutes a separate violation. The criminal sanctions may be imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction in an action brought by the attorney general of this state.
[ 2011 c 96 § 23; 1986 c 299 § 14.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2011 c 96: See note following RCW 9A.20.021.