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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.265 - Career and technical education funding allocations.

RCW 28A.150.265
Career and technical education funding allocations.
(1) To the extent that career and technical education funding allocations under RCW 28A.150.260 (4)(c) and (9) exceed general education funding allocations under RCW 28A.150.260, school districts may use the difference only for the career and technical education purposes, defined as follows:
(a) Staff salaries and benefits for career and technical education program delivery;
(b) Materials, supplies, and operating costs;
(c) Smaller class sizes;
(d) Work-based learning programs such as internships and preapprenticeship programs, including coordination tied to career and technical education coursework;
(e) New high quality career and technical education and expanded learning program development in high-demand fields;
(f) Certificated work-based learning coordinators and career guidance advisors;
(g) School expenses associated with career and technical education community partnerships with a career discovery focus including research or evidence-based mentoring programs and expanded learning opportunities in school, before or after school, and during the summer, and career-focused education programs with private and public K-12 schools and colleges, community-based organizations and nonprofit organizations, industry partners, tribal governments, and workforce development entities;
(h) Student fees for national and state industry-recognized certifications; and
(i) Course equivalency development to integrate core learning standards into career and technical education courses.
(2) A school district's maximum allowable indirect cost charges for approved career and technical education programs funded by the state may not exceed the lower of five percent or the cap established in federal law for federal career and technical education funding provided to school districts, as the federal law existed on September 1, 2017.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 13 § 409.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.270 - Annual basic education allocation of funds according to average FTE student enrollment—Procedure for crediting portion for school building purposes.

RCW 28A.150.270
Annual basic education allocation of funds according to average FTE student enrollment—Procedure for crediting portion for school building purposes.
The board of directors of a school district may, by properly executed resolution, request that the superintendent of public instruction direct a portion of the district's basic education allocation be credited to the district's capital projects fund and/or bond redemption fund. Moneys so credited shall be used solely for school building purposes.
[ 1985 c 7 § 89; 1980 c 154 § 13. Formerly RCW 28A.41.143.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Effective dates—Savings—Disposition of certain funds—Severability—1980 c 154: See notes following chapter 82.45 RCW digest.
School district funds: RCW 28A.320.330.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.275 - Annual basic education allocation for students in technical colleges.

RCW 28A.150.275
Annual basic education allocation for students in technical colleges.
The basic education allocation, including applicable vocational entitlements and special education program money, generated under this chapter and under state appropriation acts by school districts for students enrolled in a technical college program established by an interlocal agreement under RCW 28B.50.533 shall be allocated in amounts as determined by the superintendent of public instruction to the serving college rather than to the school district, unless the college chooses to continue to receive the allocations through the school districts. This section does not apply to students enrolled in the running start program established in RCW 28A.600.310.
[ 1995 c 77 § 4; 1993 c 223 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.280 - Reimbursement for acquisition of approved transportation equipment—Method.

RCW 28A.150.280
Reimbursement for acquisition of approved transportation equipment—Method.
Costs of acquisition of approved transportation equipment purchased prior to September 1, 1982, shall be reimbursed up to one hundred percent of the cost to be reimbursed over the anticipated life of the vehicle, as determined by the state superintendent: PROVIDED, That commencing with the 1980-81 school year, reimbursement shall be at one hundred percent or as close thereto as reasonably possible: PROVIDED FURTHER, That reimbursements for the acquisition of approved transportation equipment received by school districts shall be placed in the transportation vehicle fund for the current or future purchase of approved transportation equipment and for major transportation equipment repairs consistent with rules and regulations authorized in RCW 28A.160.130.
[ 1993 c 111 § 1. Prior: 1990 c 33 § 110; 1990 c 33 § 109; 1981 c 343 § 1; 1981 c 265 § 9; 1981 c 265 § 8; 1977 ex.s. c 359 § 6; 1977 c 80 § 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 275 § 60; 1972 ex.s. c 85 § 1; 1971 c 48 § 14; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.41.160; prior: 1965 ex.s. c 154 § 5. Formerly RCW 28A.41.160, 28.41.160.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1981 c 265: See notes following RCW 28A.160.150.
Effective date—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 359: See notes following RCW 28A.150.200.
Severability—1977 c 80: See note following RCW 28A.160.030.
Severability—1971 c 48: See note following RCW 28A.310.250.
Program of basic education, RCW 28A.150.280 as part of: RCW 28A.150.200.
Transportation vehicle fund—Deposits in—Use—Rules for establishment and use: RCW 28A.160.130.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.295 - General public school system—Maintained.

RCW 28A.150.295
General public school system—Maintained.
A general and uniform system of public schools embracing the common schools shall be maintained throughout the state of Washington in accordance with Article IX of the state Constitution.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.02.010. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 230 § 1; RRS § 4518; prior: 1897 c 118 § 1; 1890 p 348 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.02.010, 28.02.010.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.300 - Corporal punishment prohibited—Adoption of policy.

RCW 28A.150.300
Corporal punishment prohibited—Adoption of policy.
The use of corporal punishment in the common schools is prohibited. The superintendent of public instruction shall develop and adopt a policy prohibiting the use of corporal punishment in the common schools. The policy shall be adopted and implemented in all school districts.
[ 2006 c 263 § 702; 1993 c 68 § 1.]
NOTES:
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.305 - Alternative educational service providers—Student eligibility.

RCW 28A.150.305
Alternative educational service providers—Student eligibility.
(1) The board of directors of school districts may contract with alternative educational service providers for eligible students. Alternative educational service providers that the school district may contract with include, but are not limited to:
(a) Other schools;
(b) Alternative education programs not operated by the school district;
(c) Education centers;
(d) Skills [Skill] centers;
(e) The Washington national guard youth challenge program;
(f) Dropout prevention programs; or
(g) Other public or private organizations, excluding sectarian or religious organizations.
(2) Eligible students include students who are likely to be expelled or who are enrolled in the school district but have been suspended, are academically at risk, or who have been subject to repeated disciplinary actions due to behavioral problems.
(3) If a school district board of directors chooses to initiate specialized programs for students at risk of expulsion or who are failing academically by contracting out with alternative educational service providers identified in subsection (1) of this section, the school district board of directors and the organization must specify the specific learning standards that students are expected to achieve. Placement of the student shall be jointly determined by the school district, the student's parent or legal guardian, and the alternative educational service provider.
(4) For the purpose of this section, the superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules for reporting and documenting enrollment. Students may reenter at the grade level appropriate to the student's ability. Students who are sixteen years of age or older may take a test to earn a high school equivalency certificate as provided in RCW 28B.50.536 in accordance with rules adopted under RCW 28A.305.190.
(5) The board of directors of school districts may require that students who would otherwise be suspended or expelled attend schools or programs listed in subsection (1) of this section as a condition of continued enrollment in the school district.
[ 2013 c 39 § 3; 2002 c 291 § 1; 1997 c 265 § 6.]
NOTES:
Severability—1997 c 265: See note following RCW 13.40.160.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.310 - National guard youth challenge program—Allocation of funding—Rules.

RCW 28A.150.310
National guard youth challenge program—Allocation of funding—Rules.
Basic and nonbasic education funding, including applicable vocational entitlements and special education program money, generated under this chapter and under state appropriations acts shall be allocated directly to the military department for a national guard youth challenge program for students earning high school graduation credit under *RCW 28A.305.170. Funding shall be provided based on statewide average rates for basic education, special education, categorical, and block grant programs as determined by the office of the superintendent of public instruction. The monthly full-time equivalent enrollment reported for students enrolled in the national guard youth challenge program shall be based on one full-time equivalent for every one hundred student hours of scheduled instruction eligible for high school graduation credit. The office of the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the military department, shall adopt such rules as are necessary to implement this section.
[ 2002 c 291 § 2.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 28A.305.170 was recodified as RCW 28A.300.165 pursuant to 2006 c 263 § 419.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.320 - Month of the kindergartner.

RCW 28A.150.320
Month of the kindergartner.
September is the month of the kindergartner. Each September elementary schools are encouraged to determine a method to celebrate new kindergartners as they begin their life in K-12 education.
[ 2019 c 179 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.360 - Adjustments to meet emergencies.

RCW 28A.150.360
Adjustments to meet emergencies.
In the event of an unforeseen emergency, in the nature of either an unavoidable cost to a district or unexpected variation in anticipated revenues to a district, the state superintendent is authorized, for not to exceed two years, to make such an adjustment in the allocation of funds as is consistent with the intent of this chapter, RCW 28A.160.150 through 28A.160.210, 28A.300.170, and 28A.500.010 in providing an equal educational opportunity for the children of such district or districts.
[ 1995 c 335 § 101; 1990 c 33 § 113; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.41.150. Prior: 1965 ex.s. c 154 § 4. Formerly RCW 28A.41.150, 28.41.150.]
NOTES:
Part headings, table of contents not law—1995 c 335: "Part headings and the table of contents as used in this act do not constitute any part of the law." [ 1995 c 335 § 805.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.380 - Appropriations by legislature.

RCW 28A.150.380
Appropriations by legislature.
(1) The state legislature shall, at each regular session in an odd-numbered year, appropriate for the current use of the common schools such amounts as needed for state support to school districts during the ensuing biennium for the program of basic education under RCW 28A.150.200.
(2) In addition to those state funds provided to school districts for basic education, the legislature may appropriate funds to be distributed to school districts for other factors and for other special programs to enhance or enrich the program of basic education.
[ 2012 1st sp.s. c 10 § 3. Prior: 2009 c 548 § 110; 2009 c 479 § 16; 2001 c 3 § 10 (Initiative Measure No. 728, approved November 7, 2000); 1995 c 335 § 103; 1990 c 33 § 115; 1980 c 6 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.41.050; prior: 1945 c 141 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 4940-2. Formerly RCW 28A.41.050, 28.41.050.]
NOTES:
Purpose—Construction—2012 1st sp.s. c 10: See note following RCW 84.52.0531.
Effective date—2009 c 548 §§ 101-110 and 701-710: See note following RCW 28A.150.200.
Intent—2009 c 548: See RCW 28A.150.1981.
Finding—2009 c 548: See note following RCW 28A.410.270.
Intent—Finding—2009 c 548: See note following RCW 28A.305.130.
Effective date—2009 c 479: See note following RCW 2.56.030.
Short title—Purpose—Intent—Construction—Effective dates—2001 c 3 (Initiative Measure No. 728): See notes following RCW 67.70.240.
Part headings, table of contents not law—1995 c 335: See note following RCW 28A.150.360.
Severability—1980 c 6: See note following RCW 28A.515.320.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.400 - Apportionment factors to be based on current figures—Rules and regulations.

RCW 28A.150.400
Apportionment factors to be based on current figures—Rules and regulations.
State and county funds which may become due and apportionable to school districts shall be apportioned in such a manner that any apportionment factors used shall utilize data and statistics derived in the school year that such funds are paid: PROVIDED, That the superintendent of public instruction may make necessary administrative provision for the use of estimates, and corresponding adjustments to the extent necessary: PROVIDED FURTHER, That as to those revenues used in determining the amount of state funds to be apportioned to school districts pursuant to RCW 28A.150.250, any apportionment factors shall utilize data and statistics derived in an annual period established pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the superintendent of public instruction in cooperation with the department of revenue.
[ 1990 c 33 § 117; 1972 ex.s. c 26 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.41.055. Prior: 1955 c 350 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.41.055, 28.41.055.]
NOTES:
Severability—1972 ex.s. c 26: "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." [ 1972 ex.s. c 26 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.413 - Finding—Local levy authority—Local effort assistance—Value—Restriction.

RCW 28A.150.413
Finding—Local levy authority—Local effort assistance—Value—Restriction.
(1) The legislature finds that while the state has the responsibility to provide for a general and uniform system of public schools, there is also a need for some diversity in the public school system. A successful system of public education must permit some variation among school districts outside the basic education provided for by the state to respond to and reflect the unique desires of local communities. The opportunity for local communities to invest in enriched education programs promotes support for local public schools. Further, the ability of local school districts to experiment with enriched programs can inform the legislature's long-term evolution of the definition of basic education. Therefore, local levy authority remains an important component of the overall finance system in support of the public schools even though it is outside the state's obligation for basic education and, after September 1, 2019, is restricted to enrichment purposes under RCW 28A.150.276.
(2) However, the value of permitting local levies must be balanced with the value of equity and fairness to students and to taxpayers, neither of whom should be unduly disadvantaged due to differences in the tax bases used to support local levies. Equity and fairness require both an equitable basis for supplemental funding outside basic education and a mechanism for property tax-poor school districts to fairly access supplemental funding. As such, local effort assistance, while also outside the state's obligation for basic education, is another important component of school finance.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 13 § 208; 2009 c 548 § 301. Formerly RCW 28A.500.050.]
NOTES:
Intent—2017 3rd sp.s. c 13: See note following RCW 28A.150.410.
Intent—2009 c 548: See RCW 28A.150.1981.
Finding—2009 c 548: See note following RCW 28A.410.270.
Intent—Finding—2009 c 548: See note following RCW 28A.305.130.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.414 - Locally determined compensation plans for certificated instructional staff—Model salary grid—Stakeholder technical working group.

RCW 28A.150.414
Locally determined compensation plans for certificated instructional staff—Model salary grid—Stakeholder technical working group.
(1) The superintendent of public instruction must convene and facilitate a stakeholder technical working group to develop a model salary grid for school district use in developing locally determined compensation plans for certificated instructional staff.
(2) The grid is intended to be used as a resource by school districts in determining local salaries in the collective bargaining process, and it is intended to provide guidance to districts in hiring staff based on the allocation methodology, regionalization adjustments, and compensation restrictions in chapter 13, Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess. However, districts are not required to use this grid in bargaining or determining actual salaries.
(3) Membership of the technical working group convened by the superintendent of public instruction may include, but is not limited to, one school district administrator each from an urban and a rural district east of the crest of the Cascade mountains and from an urban and a rural district west of the crest of the Cascade mountains, a representative of an organization representing school district certificated instructional staff, and a representative of an educational service district.
(4) The superintendent of public instruction must provide the initial model grid to the governor and the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the legislature for their review by December 1, 2017. The superintendent of public instruction must post the model grid on the website for the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
(5) The superintendent of public instruction may reconvene the technical working group to update the model grid based on future legislative changes to methodologies for allocating and regionalizing salaries for certificated instructional staff.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 13 § 107.]
NOTES:
Intent—2017 3rd sp.s. c 13: See note following RCW 28A.150.410.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.415 - Professional learning days—Funding.

RCW 28A.150.415
Professional learning days—Funding.
(1) Beginning with the 2018-19 school year, the legislature shall begin phasing in funding for professional learning days for certificated instructional staff. At a minimum, the state must allocate funding for:
(a) One professional learning day in the 2018-19 school year;
(b) Two professional learning days in the 2019-20 school year; and
(c) Three professional learning days in the 2020-21 school year.
(2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall calculate each school district's professional learning allocation as provided in subsection (1) of this section separate from the minimum state allocation for salaries as specified in RCW 28A.150.410 and associated fringe benefits on the apportionment reports provided to each school district. The professional learning allocation shall be equal to the proportional increase resulting from adding the professional learning days provided in subsection (1) of this section to the required minimum number of school days in RCW 28A.150.220(5)(a) applied to the school district's minimum state allocation for salaries and associated fringe benefits for certificated instructional staff as specified in the omnibus operating appropriations act. Professional learning allocations shall be included in per-pupil calculations, such as special education, for programs funded on a per-pupil basis.
(3) Nothing in this section entitles an individual certificated instructional staff to any particular number of professional learning days.
(4) The professional learning days must meet the definitions and standards provided in RCW 28A.415.430, 28A.415.432, and 28A.415.434.
[ 2019 c 387 § 3; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 13 § 105.]
NOTES:
Intent—Findings—2019 c 387: See note following RCW 28A.150.392.
Intent—2017 3rd sp.s. c 13: See note following RCW 28A.150.410.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.420 - Reimbursement for classes provided outside regular school year.

RCW 28A.150.420
Reimbursement for classes provided outside regular school year.
The superintendent of public instruction shall establish procedures to allow school districts to claim basic education allocation funds for students attending classes that are provided outside the regular school year to the extent such attendance is in lieu of attendance during the regular school year: PROVIDED, That nothing in this section shall be construed to alter the basic education allocation for which the district is otherwise eligible.
[ 1989 c 233 § 10. Formerly RCW 28A.41.172.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.500 - Educational agencies offering vocational education programs—Local advisory committees—Advice on current job needs.

RCW 28A.150.500
Educational agencies offering vocational education programs—Local advisory committees—Advice on current job needs.
(1) Each local education agency or college district offering vocational educational programs shall establish local advisory committees to provide that agency or district with advice on current job needs and on the courses necessary to meet these needs.
(2) The local program committees shall:
(a) Participate in the determination of program goals;
(b) Review and evaluate program curricula, equipment, and effectiveness;
(c) Include representatives of business and labor who reflect the local industry, and the community; and
(d) Actively consult with other representatives of business, industry, labor, and agriculture.
[ 1991 c 238 § 76.]
NOTES:
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.510 - Transmittal of education records—Disclosure of education records—Data-sharing agreements.

RCW 28A.150.510
Transmittal of education records—Disclosure of education records—Data-sharing agreements.
(1) In order to effectively serve students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding, education records shall be transmitted to the department of children, youth, and families, the appropriate federally recognized Indian tribe, or the state agency responsible for the implementation of the unaccompanied refugee minors program within two school days after receiving the request from the department, federally recognized Indian tribe, or state agency provided that the department, the appropriate federally recognized Indian tribe, or the state agency responsible for the implementation of the unaccompanied refugee minors program certifies that it will not disclose to any other party the education records without prior written consent of the parent or student unless authorized to disclose the records under state law. The department of children, youth, and families is authorized to disclose education records it obtains pursuant to this section to a foster parent, guardian, or other entity authorized by the department to provide residential care to the student. The department is also authorized to disclose educational [education] records it obtains pursuant to this section to those entities with which it has contracted, or with which it is formally collaborating, having responsibility for educational support services and educational outcomes of students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding pursuant to chapter 13.34 RCW. The department is encouraged to put in place data-sharing agreements to assure accountability.
(2) For the purposes of this section, "students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding" means a child or youth who is located in Washington state, and who is:
(a) The subject of a shelter care or dependency order issued pursuant to chapter 13.34 RCW or an equivalent order of a tribal court of a federally recognized Indian tribe; or
(b) Eligible for benefits under the federal foster care system as defined in RCW 28B.117.020.
[ 2022 c 78 § 1; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 336; 2012 c 163 § 9; 2008 c 297 § 5; 2000 c 88 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
Findings—Effective date—2012 c 163: See notes following RCW 28B.117.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.515 - High school directory information—Transmittal to the office of the superintendent of public instruction.

RCW 28A.150.515
High school directory information—Transmittal to the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
(1) Beginning in 2024, each school district that operates a high school shall annually transmit directory information for all enrolled high school students to the office of the superintendent of public instruction by November 1st.
(2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction must hold the high school student directory information collected under this section and make the information available for institutions of higher education in accordance with RCW 28B.10.041.
(3) By no later than the beginning of the 2025-26 school year, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall identify a process for making information provided in accordance with RCW 28B.10.041(2) on a student's enrollment in an institution of higher education available to the student's school district. The process identified under this subsection (3) must require that information provided to school districts include the statewide student identifier for each student.
(4) In transmitting student information under this section, school districts must comply with the consent procedures under RCW 28A.605.030, the federal family educational and privacy rights act of 1974 (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1232g), and all applicable rules and regulations.
(5) The student directory information data collected under this section is solely for the following purposes:
(a) Providing information related to college awareness and admissions at institutions of higher education in accordance with RCW 28B.10.041; and
(b) Providing enrollment and outcome information to the office of the superintendent of public instruction and to school districts related to students from their respective school district under subsection (3) of this section.
(6) For the purposes of this section:
(a) "Directory information" means the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of students and their parents or legal guardians; and
(b) "Statewide student identifier" has the same meaning as in RCW 28B.10.041.
[ 2023 c 406 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.520 - High-performance public buildings—Compliance with requirements.

RCW 28A.150.520
High-performance public buildings—Compliance with requirements.
Public school districts must comply with high-performance public building[s] requirements under RCW 39.35D.010, 39.35D.020, 39.35D.040, 39.35D.060, and 28A.150.530.
[ 2005 c 12 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.530 - High-performance public buildings—Implementation rules—Energy conservation report review.

RCW 28A.150.530
High-performance public buildings—Implementation rules—Energy conservation report review.
(1) In adopting implementation rules, the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the department of enterprise services, shall review and modify the current requirement for an energy conservation report review by the department of enterprise services.
(2) In adopting implementation rules, the superintendent of public instruction shall:
(a) Review and modify the current requirements for value engineering, constructibility review, and building commissioning;
(b) Review private and public utility providers' capacity and financial/technical assistance programs for affected public school districts to monitor and report utility consumption for purposes of reporting to the superintendent of public instruction as provided in RCW 39.35D.040;
(c) Coordinate with the department of enterprise services, the state board of health, the department of ecology, federal agencies, and other affected agencies as appropriate in their consideration of rules to implement this section.
[ 2015 c 225 § 26; 2006 c 263 § 326; 2005 c 12 § 7.]
NOTES:
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.540 - Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.

RCW 28A.150.540
Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.
Any compliance reporting requirements as a result of laws in this chapter that apply to second-class districts may be submitted in accordance with RCW 28A.330.250.
[ 2011 c 45 § 3.]
NOTES:
Conflict with federal requirements—2011 c 45: See note following RCW 28A.330.250.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.150 - General Provisions. › 28A.150.560 - Special education—Allocation and cost accounting methodology—Annual accounting to legislature.

RCW 28A.150.560
Special education—Allocation and cost accounting methodology—Annual accounting to legislature.
(1) It is the policy of the state that for purposes of state funding allocations, students eligible for and receiving special education generate the full basic education allocation under RCW 28A.150.260 and, as a class, are to receive the benefits of this allocation for the entire school day, as defined in RCW 28A.150.203, whether the student is placed in the general education setting or another setting.
(2) The superintendent of public instruction shall develop an allocation and cost accounting methodology that ensures state general apportionment funding for students who receive their basic education services primarily in an alternative classroom or setting are prorated and allocated to the special education program and accounted for before calculating special education excess costs. Nothing in this section requires districts to provide services in a manner inconsistent with the student's individualized education program or other than in the least restrictive environment as determined by the individualized education program team.
(3) The superintendent of public instruction shall provide the legislature with an accounting of prorated general apportionment allocations provided to special education programs broken down by school district by January 1, 2024, and then every January 1st of odd-numbered years thereafter.
[ 2023 c 417 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.155 - Special Education. › 28A.155.010 - Purpose.

RCW 28A.155.010
Purpose.
It is the purpose of RCW 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.160, 28A.160.030, and 28A.150.390 to ensure that all children with disabilities as defined in RCW 28A.155.020 shall have the opportunity for an appropriate education at public expense as guaranteed to them by the Constitution of this state and applicable federal laws.
[ 2007 c 115 § 1; 1995 c 77 § 7; 1990 c 33 § 120; 1971 ex.s. c 66 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.13.005.]
NOTES:
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 66: "If any provision of this 1971 amendatory 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." [ 1971 ex.s. c 66 § 13.]
Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 66: "This 1971 amendatory act will take effect July 1, 1973." [ 1971 ex.s. c 66 § 14.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.155 - Special Education. › 28A.155.030 - Division administrative officer—Duties.

RCW 28A.155.030
Division administrative officer—Duties.
The superintendent of public instruction shall employ an administrative officer of the division. The administrative officer, under the direction of the superintendent of public instruction, shall coordinate and supervise the program of special education for eligible children with disabilities in the school districts of the state. He or she shall ensure that school districts provide an appropriate educational opportunity for all children with disabilities in need of special education and related services and shall coordinate with the state secretary of social and health services and with county and regional officers on cases where related services are available for children with disabilities.
[ 2007 c 115 § 3; 1995 c 77 § 9; 1990 c 33 § 122; 1975 1st ex.s. c 275 § 52; 1972 ex.s. c 10 § 1. Prior: 1971 ex.s. c 66 § 3; 1971 c 48 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.13.020; prior: 1943 c 120 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 4679-27. Formerly RCW 28A.13.020, 28.13.020.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 66: See notes following RCW 28A.155.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.155 - Special Education. › 28A.155.040 - Authority of districts—Participation of department of social and health services.

RCW 28A.155.040
Authority of districts—Participation of department of social and health services.
The board of directors of each school district, for the purpose of compliance with the provisions of RCW 28A.150.390, 28A.160.030, and 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.160 and chapter 28A.190 RCW, shall cooperate with the superintendent of public instruction and with the administrative officer and shall provide an appropriate educational opportunity to children with disabilities, as defined in RCW 28A.155.020, in regular or special school facilities within the district or shall contract for such services with other agencies as provided in RCW 28A.155.060 or shall participate in an interdistrict arrangement in accordance with RCW 28A.335.160 and 28A.225.220 and/or 28A.225.250 and 28A.225.260.
In carrying out their responsibilities under this chapter, school districts severally or jointly with the approval of the superintendent of public instruction are authorized to support and/or contract for residential schools and/or homes approved by the department of social and health services for aid and special attention to students with disabilities.
The cost of board and room in facilities approved by the department of social and health services shall be provided by the department of social and health services for those students with disabilities eligible for such aid under programs of the department. The cost of approved board and room shall be provided for those students with disabilities not eligible under programs of the department of social and health services but deemed in need of the same by the superintendent of public instruction: PROVIDED, That no school district shall be financially responsible for special education programs for students who are attending residential schools operated by the department of social and health services: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the provisions of RCW 28A.150.390, 28A.160.030, and 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.100 shall not preclude the extension by the superintendent of public instruction of special education opportunities to students with disabilities in residential schools operated by the department of social and health services.
[ 2007 c 115 § 4; 1995 c 77 § 10; 1990 c 33 § 123; 1971 ex.s. c 66 § 4; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.13.030. Prior: 1959 c 122 § 1; 1953 c 135 § 1; 1943 c 120 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 4679-28. Formerly RCW 28A.13.030, 28.13.030.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 66: See notes following RCW 28A.155.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.155 - Special Education. › 28A.155.045 - Certificate of individual achievement.

RCW 28A.155.045
Certificate of individual achievement. (Expires August 31, 2024.)
Beginning with the graduating class of 2008, and concluding with the graduating class of 2021, students served under this chapter, who are not appropriately served by the graduation pathway options established in RCW 28A.655.250, even with accommodations, may earn a certificate of individual achievement. The certificate may be earned using multiple measures to demonstrate skills and abilities commensurate with their individualized education programs. The determination of whether the graduation pathway options established in RCW 28A.655.250 or the multiple measures authorized in this section are appropriate shall be made by the student's individualized education program team. For the students who use the multiple measures authorized by this section, the certificate of individual achievement is required for graduation from a public high school. The multiple measures that may be used to demonstrate skills and abilities of students under this section must be in agreement with the appropriate educational opportunity provided for the student as required by this chapter. The superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the state special education advisory council, shall develop the guidelines for determining which types of multiple measures to demonstrate skills and abilities under this section are appropriate to use and graduation pathways that might be added to those in RCW 28A.655.250 to support achievement of all students served under this chapter.
Nothing in this section shall be construed to deny a student the right to participation in the graduation pathway options established in RCW 28A.655.250.
This section expires August 31, 2024.
[ 2019 c 252 § 104; 2007 c 354 § 3; 2004 c 19 § 104.]
NOTES:
Intent—2019 c 252: See note following RCW 28A.655.250.
Findings—Intent—2007 c 354: See note following RCW 28A.655.070.
Part headings and captions not law—Effective date—2004 c 19: See notes following RCW 28A.230.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.155 - Special Education. › 28A.155.050 - Services through special excess cost aid programs—Apportionment—Allocations from state excess funds.

RCW 28A.155.050
Services through special excess cost aid programs—Apportionment—Allocations from state excess funds.
Any child who is eligible for special education services through special excess cost aid programs authorized under RCW 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.160 shall be given such services in the least restrictive environment as determined by the student's individualized education program (IEP) team in the school district in which such student resides. Any school district required to provide such services shall thereupon be granted regular apportionment of state and county school funds and, in addition, allocations from state excess funds made available for such special services for such period of time as such special education program is given: PROVIDED, That should such student or any other student with disabilities attend and participate in a special education program operated by another school district in accordance with the provisions of RCW 28A.225.210, 28A.225.220, and/or 28A.225.250, such regular apportionment shall be granted to the receiving school district, and such receiving school district shall be reimbursed by the district in which such student resides in accordance with rules adopted by the superintendent of public instruction for the entire approved excess cost not reimbursed from such regular apportionment.
[ 2007 c 115 § 5; 1995 c 77 § 11; 1990 c 33 § 124; 1971 ex.s. c 66 § 5; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.13.040. Prior: 1943 c 120 § 5; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 4679-29. Formerly RCW 28A.13.040, 28.13.040.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 66: See notes following RCW 28A.155.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.155 - Special Education. › 28A.155.070 - Services to students of preschool age with disabilities—Apportionment—Allocations from state excess cost funds.

RCW 28A.155.070
Services to students of preschool age with disabilities—Apportionment—Allocations from state excess cost funds.
Special educational programs provided by the state and the school districts thereof for students with disabilities shall be extended to include students of preschool age. School districts shall be entitled to the regular apportionments from state and county school funds, as provided by law, and in addition to allocations from state excess cost funds made available for such special services for those students with disabilities who are given such special services.
[ 2007 c 115 § 9; (2007 c 115 § 8 expired September 1, 2009); 2006 c 269 § 3; 1995 c 77 § 13; 1971 ex.s. c 66 § 7; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.13.050. Prior: 1951 c 92 § 2; 1949 c 186 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 4901-3. Formerly RCW 28A.13.050, 28.13.050.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2007 c 115 § 9: "Section 9 of this act takes effect September 1, 2009." [ 2007 c 115 § 17.]
Expiration date—2007 c 115 § 8: "Section 8 of this act expires September 1, 2009." [ 2007 c 115 § 16.]
Effective date—2006 c 269 § 3: "Section 3 of this act takes effect September 1, 2009." [ 2006 c 269 § 4.]
Finding—2006 c 269: See note following RCW 43.216.580.
Severability—Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 66: See notes following RCW 28A.155.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.155 - Special Education. › 28A.155.080 - Appeal from denial of educational program.

RCW 28A.155.080
Appeal from denial of educational program.
Where a child with disabilities as defined in RCW 28A.155.020 has been denied the opportunity of a special educational program by a local school district there shall be a right of appeal by the parent or guardian of such child to the superintendent of public instruction pursuant to procedures established by the superintendent and in accordance with RCW 28A.155.090 and part B of the federal individuals with disabilities education improvement act.
[ 2007 c 115 § 10; 1995 c 77 § 14; 1990 c 33 § 126; 1971 ex.s. c 66 § 8. Formerly RCW 28A.13.060.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 66: See notes following RCW 28A.155.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.155 - Special Education. › 28A.155.090 - Superintendent of public instruction's duty and authority.

RCW 28A.155.090
Superintendent of public instruction's duty and authority.
The superintendent of public instruction shall have the duty and authority, through the administrative section or unit for the education of children with disabilities, to:
(1) Assist school districts in the formation of programs to meet the needs of children with disabilities;
(2) Develop interdistrict cooperation programs for children with disabilities as authorized in RCW 28A.225.250;
(3) Provide, upon request, to parents or guardians of children with disabilities, information as to the special education programs for students with disabilities offered within the state;
(4) Assist, upon request, the parent or guardian of any child with disabilities in the placement of any child with disabilities who is eligible for but not receiving special educational services for children with disabilities;
(5) Approve school district and agency programs as being eligible for special excess cost financial aid to students with disabilities;
(6) Establish standards for authorizing, monitoring, and investigating private schools approved by the state board of education under RCW 28A.305.130, other private in-state entities, and any out-of-state entities, that contract with school districts under RCW 28A.155.060 to provide special education and related services to children with disabilities. The standards must ensure that any children with disabilities placed in authorized entities by school districts have the same rights, protections, and access to special education and related services that they would have if served by a school district;
(7) Consistent with the provisions of RCW 28A.150.390, 28A.160.030, and 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.160, and part B of the federal individuals with disabilities education improvement act, administer administrative hearings and other procedures to ensure procedural safeguards of children with disabilities; and
(8) Promulgate such rules as are necessary to implement part B of the federal individuals with disabilities education improvement act or other federal law providing for special education services for children with disabilities and the several provisions of RCW 28A.150.390, 28A.160.030, and 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.160 and to ensure appropriate access to and participation in the general education curriculum and participation in statewide assessments for all students with disabilities.
[ 2023 c 436 § 2; 2007 c 115 § 11; 1995 c 77 § 15; 1990 c 33 § 127; 1985 c 341 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 66 § 9. Formerly RCW 28A.13.070.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2023 c 436: See note following RCW 28A.300.690.
Severability—Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 66: See notes following RCW 28A.155.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.155 - Special Education. › 28A.155.100 - Sanctions applied to noncomplying districts.

RCW 28A.155.100
Sanctions applied to noncomplying districts.
The superintendent of public instruction is hereby authorized and directed to establish appropriate sanctions to be applied to any school district of the state failing to comply with the provisions of RCW 28A.150.390, 28A.160.030, and 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.060 and 28A.155.080 through 28A.155.160 to be applied beginning upon the effective date thereof, which sanctions shall include withholding of any portion of state aid to such district until such time as compliance is assured.
[ 2007 c 115 § 12; 1990 c 33 § 128; 1971 ex.s. c 66 § 12. Formerly RCW 28A.13.080.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 66: See notes following RCW 28A.155.010.