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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.172 - Prototypical funding allocation model—Determination of educational system's capacity to accommodate increased resources—Identification of limitations—Reports.

RCW 28A.300.172
Prototypical funding allocation model—Determination of educational system's capacity to accommodate increased resources—Identification of limitations—Reports.
(1) As part of the estimates and information submitted to the governor by the superintendent of public instruction under RCW 28A.300.170, the superintendent of public instruction shall biennially make determinations on the educational system's capacity to accommodate increased resources in relation to the elements in the prototypical funding allocation model. In areas where there are specific and significant capacity limitations to providing enhancements to a recommended element, the superintendent of public instruction shall identify those limitations and make recommendations on how to address the issue.
(2) The legislature shall:
(a) Review the recommendations of the superintendent of public instruction submitted under subsection (1) of this section; and
(b) Use the information as it continues to review, evaluate, and revise the definition and funding of basic education in a manner that serves the educational needs of the citizens of Washington; continues to fulfill the state's obligation under Article IX of the state Constitution and ensures that no enhancements are imposed on the educational system that cannot be accommodated by the existing system capacity.
(3) "System capacity" for purposes of this section includes, but is not limited to, the ability of schools and districts to provide the capital facilities necessary to support a particular instructional program, the staffing levels necessary to support an instructional program both in terms of actual numbers of staff as well as the experience level and types of staff available to fill positions, the higher education systems capacity to prepare the next generation of educators, and the availability of data and a data system capable of helping the state allocate its resources in a manner consistent with evidence-based practices that are shown to improve student learning.
(4) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall report to the legislature on a biennial basis beginning December 1, 2010.
[ 2009 c 548 § 113.]
NOTES:
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.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.173 - Prototypical funding model—District allocation of state resources—Public access on internet-based portal.

RCW 28A.300.173
Prototypical funding model—District allocation of state resources—Public access on internet-based portal.
The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall implement and maintain an internet-based portal that provides ready public access to the state's prototypical school funding model for basic education under RCW 28A.150.260. The portal must provide citizens the opportunity to view, for each local school building, the staffing levels and other prototypical school funding elements that are assumed under the state funding formula. The portal must also provide a matrix displaying how individual school districts are deploying those same state resources through their allocation of staff and other resources to school buildings, so that citizens are able to compare the state assumptions to district allocation decisions for each local school building.
[ 2010 c 236 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.175 - Recovery of payments to recipients of state money—Basis—Resolution of audit findings—Rules.

RCW 28A.300.175
Recovery of payments to recipients of state money—Basis—Resolution of audit findings—Rules.
The superintendent of public instruction shall withhold or recover state payments to school districts, educational service districts, and other recipients of state money based on findings of the Washington state auditor. When an audit questions enrollment, staffing, or other data reported to the state and used in state apportionment calculations, the superintendent of public instruction may require submission of revised data, or as an alternative may adjust data based on estimates, and shall revise apportionment calculations and payments accordingly. The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules setting forth policies and procedures for the resolution of monetary and nonmonetary audit findings involving state money.
[ 1997 c 167 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.185 - Family preservation education program.

RCW 28A.300.185
Family preservation education program.
The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall develop a family preservation education program model curriculum that is available to each of the school district boards of directors. The model curriculum shall be posted on the superintendent of public instruction's website. The model curriculum shall include, but is not limited to, instruction on developing conflict management skills, communication skills, domestic violence and dating violence, financial responsibility, and parenting responsibility.
[ 2005 c 491 § 3.]
NOTES:
Finding—2005 c 491: "The legislature finds that effective relationship skills are used in parenting, the workplace, schools, neighborhoods, and other relationships. The state has a compelling interest in encouraging its citizens in developing the parenting and communication skills vital for successful and fulfilling family relationships." [ 2005 c 491 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.190 - Coordination of video telecommunications programming in schools.

RCW 28A.300.190
Coordination of video telecommunications programming in schools.
The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall provide statewide coordination of video telecommunications programming for the common schools.
[ 1990 c 208 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.195 - Work-integrated learning matching grant program.

RCW 28A.300.195
Work-integrated learning matching grant program.
(1)(a) The office of the superintendent of public instruction may contract with a statewide nonprofit organization with expertise in promoting and supporting work-integrated learning from early learning through postsecondary education to establish a matching grant program to fund projects implemented by local applicant schools identified in RCW 28A.630.135.
(b) The matching grant program shall include the following minimum requirements for local applicant schools:
(i) Measurable and accountable focus on low-income youth, homeless youth, and youth of color;
(ii) Accountability for increasing registered youth apprenticeships, internships, mentors, career planning, and other work-integrated learning experiences;
(iii) Regional coordinators or liaisons to facilitate links between schools, higher education institutions, business, labor, and the community in developing internships and other work-integrated learning experiences; and
(iv) Systemwide support for work-integrated learning experiences, including but not limited to career awareness, career explorations, career counseling, and career preparation and training.
(2)(a) Grant funds awarded in accordance with this section may be expended only to the extent that they are equally matched by private sector cash contributions for the program. Grantees must provide reports to the work-integrated learning advisory committee in accordance with RCW 28A.300.196.
(b) By November 15, 2020, and yearly thereafter, the office of the superintendent of public instruction must provide an evaluation to the governor and the education and economic development committees of the house of representatives and the senate.
[ 2018 c 206 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.220 - Cooperation with workforce training and education coordinating board.

RCW 28A.300.220
Cooperation with workforce training and education coordinating board.
The superintendent shall cooperate with the workforce training and education coordinating board in the conduct of the board's responsibilities under RCW 28C.18.060 and shall provide information and data in a format that is accessible to the board.
[ 1991 c 238 § 78.]
NOTES:
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.230 - Findings—Integration of vocational and academic education.

RCW 28A.300.230
Findings—Integration of vocational and academic education.
The legislature finds that the needs of the workforce and the economy necessitate enhanced vocational education opportunities in secondary education including curriculum which integrates vocational and academic education. In order for the state's workforce to be competitive in the world market, employees need competencies in both vocational/technical skills and in core essential competencies such as English, math, science/technology, geography, history, and critical thinking. Curriculum which integrates vocational and academic education reflects that many students learn best through applied learning, and that students should be offered flexible education opportunities which prepare them for both the world of work and for higher education.
[ 1991 c 238 § 140.]
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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.235 - Development of model curriculum integrating vocational and academic education.

RCW 28A.300.235
Development of model curriculum integrating vocational and academic education.
The superintendent of public instruction shall with the advice of the workforce training and education coordinating board develop model curriculum integrating vocational and academic education at the secondary level. The curriculum shall integrate vocational education for gainful employment with education in the academic subjects of English, math, science/technology, geography, and history, and with education in critical thinking. Upon completion, the model curriculum shall be provided for consideration and use by school districts.
[ 1991 c 238 § 141.]
NOTES:
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.238 - Career and technical education equipment—Competitive grant process—Rules.

RCW 28A.300.238
Career and technical education equipment—Competitive grant process—Rules.
(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall establish a competitive grant process for school districts to apply for grants for the purpose of purchasing career and technical education equipment.
(2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction may adopt rules for the grant program established under this section.
(3) Competitive grants awarded under this section are subject to the availability of amounts appropriated by the state for this specific purpose.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 13 § 411.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 13 §§ 401-413: See note following RCW 28A.150.200.
Intent—2017 3rd sp.s. c 13: See note following RCW 28A.150.410.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.240 - International student exchange.

RCW 28A.300.240
International student exchange.
(1) The superintendent of public instruction shall annually make available to school districts and approved private schools, from data supplied by the secretary of state, the names of international student exchange visitor placement organizations registered under chapter 19.166 RCW to place students in public schools in the state and a summary of the information the organizations have filed with the secretary of state under chapter 19.166 RCW.
(2) The superintendent shall provide general information and assistance to school districts regarding international student exchange visitors, including, to the extent feasible with available resources, information on the type of visa required for enrollment, how to promote positive educational experiences for visiting exchange students, and how to integrate exchange students into the school environment to benefit the education of both the exchange students and students in the state.
[ 1991 c 128 § 11.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1991 c 128: See RCW 19.166.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.250 - Participation in federal nutrition programs—Superintendent's duties.

RCW 28A.300.250
Participation in federal nutrition programs—Superintendent's duties.
The superintendent of public instruction shall aggressively solicit eligible schools, child and adult day care centers, and other organizations to participate in the nutrition programs authorized by the United States department of agriculture.
[ 1991 c 366 § 402.]
NOTES:
Finding—1991 c 366: "Hunger and malnutrition threaten the future of a whole generation of children in Washington. Children who are hungry or malnourished are unable to function optimally in the classroom and are thus at risk of lower achievement in school. The resultant diminished future capacity of and opportunities for these children will affect this state's economic and social future. Thus, the legislature finds that the state has an interest in helping families provide nutritious meals to children.
The legislature also finds that the state has an interest in helping hungry and malnourished adults obtain necessary nourishment. Adequate nourishment is necessary for physical health, and physical health is the foundation of self-sufficiency. Adequate nourishment is especially critical in the case of pregnant and lactating women, both to ensure that all mothers and babies are as healthy as possible and to minimize the costs associated with the care of low-birthweight babies." [ 1991 c 366 § 1.]
Finding—1991 c 366: "The legislature finds that the school breakfast and lunch programs, the summer feeding program, and the child and adult day care feeding programs authorized by the United States department of agriculture are effective in addressing unmet nutritional needs. However, some communities in the state do not participate in these programs. The result is hunger, malnutrition, and inadequate nutrition education for otherwise eligible persons living in nonparticipating communities." [ 1991 c 366 § 401.]
Parts and headings not law—1991 c 366: "Parts and headings as used in this act constitute no part of the law." [ 1991 c 366 § 502.]
Severability—1991 c 366: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1991 c 366 § 503.]
Effective date—1991 c 366: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1991." [ 1991 c 366 § 504.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.255 - Meal charge policies.

RCW 28A.300.255
Meal charge policies.
The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall collect, analyze, and promote to school districts and applicable community-based organizations best practices in local meal charge policies that are required by the United States department of agriculture in memorandum SP 46-2016.
[ 2018 c 271 § 5.]
NOTES:
Short title—2018 c 271: See note following RCW 28A.235.250.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.270 - Violence prevention training.

RCW 28A.300.270
Violence prevention training.
The superintendent of public instruction shall, to the extent funding is available, contract with school districts, educational service districts, and approved in-service providers to conduct training sessions for school certificated and classified employees in conflict resolution and other violence prevention topics. The training shall be developmentally and culturally appropriate for the school populations being served and be research based. The training shall not be based solely on providing materials, but also shall include techniques on imparting these skills to students. The training sessions shall be developed in coordination with school districts, the superintendent of public instruction, parents, law enforcement agencies, human services providers, and other interested parties. The training shall be offered to school districts and school staff requesting the training, and shall be made available at locations throughout the state.
[ 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 602.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.273 - Annual school safety summits.

RCW 28A.300.273
Annual school safety summits.
(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction and the school safety and student well-being advisory committee shall hold annual school safety summits. Each annual summit must focus on establishing and monitoring the progress of a statewide plan for funding cost-effective methods for school safety that meet local needs. Other areas of focus may include planning and implementation of school safety planning efforts, training of school safety professionals, and integrating mental health and security measures.
(2) Summit participants must be appointed no later than August 1, 2016.
(a) The president of the senate shall appoint two members from each of the two largest caucuses of the senate.
(b) The speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint two members from each of the two largest caucuses of the house of representatives.
(c) The governor shall appoint one representative.
(3) Other summit participants may include representatives from the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the department of health, educational service districts, educational associations, emergency management, law enforcement, fire departments, parent organizations, and student organizations.
(4) Staff support for the annual summit shall be provided by the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
(5) Legislative members of the summit are reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with RCW 44.04.120. Nonlegislative members are not entitled to be reimbursed for travel expenses if they are elected officials or are participating on behalf of an employer, governmental entity, or other organization. Any reimbursement for other nonlegislative members is subject to chapter 43.03 RCW.
[ 2019 c 333 § 14; 2016 c 240 § 3.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2019 c 333: See note following RCW 28A.300.630.
Intent—2019 c 333: See note following RCW 28A.320.124.
Intent—2016 c 240: "The legislature recognizes that public schools are required to have safe school plans and procedures in place. The legislature acknowledges that there are costs associated with these plans and procedures. The legislature intends to review the funding of school safety and security programs and work toward a statewide plan for funding cost-effective methods for school safety that meet the needs of local school districts." [ 2016 c 240 § 1.]
Findings—2016 c 240: "The legislature finds that school personnel are often the first responders when there is a violent threat or natural or man-made disaster at a school. The legislature further finds there is a need to develop training for school personnel to intervene and provide assistance during these emergency incidents. The legislature recognizes an educational service district has developed a model for a regional school safety and security center, which can provide this type of training." [ 2016 c 240 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.275 - Alternative school start-up grants—School safety grants—Report to legislative committees.

RCW 28A.300.275
Alternative school start-up grants—School safety grants—Report to legislative committees.
The sum of four million dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the general fund to the superintendent of public instruction for the biennium ending June 30, 2001, for:
(1) Alternative school start-up grants which are in addition to the grants funded in the two million dollars alternative school start-up appropriation contained in section 501(2)(l), chapter 309, Laws of 1999, and these grants shall be awarded in the same manner and for the same purposes;
(2) School safety programs for prevention and intervention. School districts may apply for and administer these grants independently or jointly with other school districts or educational service districts. The funds may be expended for proven-effective programs to improve safety in schools, including: Security assessments of school facilities; violence prevention and reporting training for staff as appropriate to the particular duties and responsibilities of the specific staff, including administrators; nonviolence and leadership training for staff and students; and school safety plans. The educational service districts and school districts may contract for any services under this subsection.
(3) The superintendent of public instruction shall report to the education committees of the house of representatives and senate on the number and types of programs administered through these grants by February 15, 2001, and February 15th of every two years thereafter.
[ 1999 sp.s. c 12 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1999 sp.s. c 12: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 1999." [ 1999 sp.s. c 12 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.280 - Conflict resolution program.

RCW 28A.300.280
Conflict resolution program.
The superintendent of public instruction and the office of the attorney general, in cooperation with the Washington state bar association and statewide dispute resolution organizations, shall develop a volunteer-based conflict resolution and mediation program for use in community groups such as neighborhood organizations and the public schools. The program shall use lawyers or certified mediators to train students who in turn become trainers and mediators for their peers in conflict resolution.
[ 2015 c 126 § 1; 1994 sp.s. c 7 § 611.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Severability—1994 sp.s. c 7: See notes following RCW 43.70.540.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.286 - Discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying—Policies and complaint procedures—Posting of model student handbook language.

RCW 28A.300.286
Discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying—Policies and complaint procedures—Posting of model student handbook language.
(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall develop, and periodically update, model student handbook language that includes information about policies and complaint procedures related to discrimination, including sexual harassment and addressing transgender students, and information about policies and complaint procedures related to harassment, intimidation, and bullying, as well as the overlap between the policies and complaint procedures. The model student handbook language must also include a description of the services available through the office of the education ombuds and the contact information for the office of the education ombuds. The model student handbook language must be aligned with existing requirements in state law including chapters 28A.640 and 28A.642 RCW and RCW 28A.600.477 and 28A.600.510. The model student handbook language must be jointly developed with the Washington state school directors' association, and in consultation with the office of the education ombuds. The model student handbook language must be posted publicly on the office of the superintendent of public instruction's website beginning July 1, 2024.
(2) Beginning with the 2024-25 school year, each school district must include the model student handbook language developed under subsection (1) of this section in any student, parent, employee, and volunteer handbook that it or one of its schools publishes and on the school district's website, and any school's website, if a school or the school district maintains a website. If a school district neither publishes a handbook nor maintains a website, it must provide the model student handbook language developed under subsection (1) of this section to each student, parent, employee, and volunteer at least annually.
[ 2023 c 242 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.288 - Youth suicide prevention activities.

RCW 28A.300.288
Youth suicide prevention activities.
(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall work with state agency and community partners to assist schools in implementing youth suicide prevention activities, which may include the following:
(a) Training for school employees, parents, community members, and students in recognizing and responding to the signs of suicide;
(b) Partnering with local coalitions of community members interested in preventing youth suicide; and
(c) Responding to communities determined to be in crisis after a suicide or attempted suicide to prevent further instances of suicide.
(2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction, working with state and community partners, shall prioritize funding appropriated for subsection (1) of this section to communities identified as the highest risk.
[ 2014 c 103 § 2; 2011 c 185 § 3.]
NOTES:
Finding—2014 c 103: "The legislature finds that according to the department of health, suicide is the second leading cause of death for Washington youth between the ages of ten and twenty-four. Suicide rates among Washington's youth remain higher than the national average. An increasing body of research shows an association between adverse childhood experiences such as trauma, violence, or abuse, and decreased student learning and achievement. Underserved youth populations in Washington who are not receiving access to state services continue to remain at risk for suicide." [ 2014 c 103 § 1.]
Finding—2011 c 185: See note following RCW 28A.300.2851.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.290 - Effective reading programs—Identification.

RCW 28A.300.290
Effective reading programs—Identification.
(1) The center for the improvement of student learning, or its designee, shall develop and implement a process for identifying programs that have been proven to be effective based upon valid research in teaching elementary students to read. Additional programs shall be reviewed after the initial identification of effective programs.
(2) In identifying effective reading programs, the center for the improvement of student learning, or its designee, shall consult primary education teachers, statewide reading organizations, institutions of higher education, the *commission on student learning, parents, legislators, and other appropriate individuals and organizations.
(3) In identifying effective reading programs, the following criteria shall be used:
(a) Whether the program will help the student meet the state-level and classroom-based assessments for reading;
(b) Whether the program has achieved documented results for students on valid and reliable assessments;
(c) Whether the results of the program have been replicated at different locations over a period of time;
(d) Whether the requirements and specifications for implementing the program are clear so that potential users can clearly determine the requirements of the program and how to implement it;
(e) Whether, when considering the cost of implementing the program, the program is cost-effective relative to other similar types of programs;
(f) Whether the program addresses differing student populations; and
(g) Other appropriate criteria and considerations.
(4) The initial identification of effective reading programs shall be completed and a list of the identified programs prepared by December 31, 1996.
[ 1996 c 273 § 1.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The commission on student learning expired June 30, 1999, and its powers, duties, and functions were transferred to the academic achievement and accountability commission effective July 1, 1999, pursuant to 1999 c 388 § 502. The enabling statute, RCW 28A.630.885, was recodified as RCW 28A.655.060 pursuant to 1999 c 388 § 607 and subsequently repealed by 2004 c 19 § 206.
Effective date—1996 c 273: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect immediately [March 29, 1996]." [ 1996 c 273 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.295 - Identified programs—Grants for in-service training and instructional materials.

RCW 28A.300.295
Identified programs—Grants for in-service training and instructional materials.
The superintendent of public instruction shall establish a grant program to provide incentives for teachers, schools, and school districts to use the identified programs on the approved list in grades kindergarten through four. Schools, school districts, and educational service districts may apply for grants. Funds for the grants shall be used for in-service training and instructional materials. Grants shall be awarded and funds distributed not later than June 30, 1997, for programs in the 1996-97 and 1997-98 school years. Priority shall be given to grant applications involving schools and school districts with the lowest mean percentile scores on the statewide third grade test required under *RCW 28A.230.190 among grant applicants.
[ 1999 c 78 § 2; 1996 c 273 § 2.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 28A.230.190 was repealed by 2005 c 217 § 3.
Effective date—1996 c 273: See note following RCW 28A.300.290.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.300 - Effective reading programs—Information—Development and implementation of strategies.

RCW 28A.300.300
Effective reading programs—Information—Development and implementation of strategies.
(1) After effective programs have been identified in accordance with RCW 28A.300.290, the center for the improvement of student learning, or its designee, shall provide information and take other appropriate steps to inform elementary school teachers, principals, curriculum directors, superintendents, school board members, college and university reading instruction faculty, and others of its findings.
(2) The center, in cooperation with statewide organizations interested in improving literacy, also shall develop and implement strategies to improve reading instruction in the state, with a special emphasis on the instruction of reading in the primary grades using the effective reading programs that have been identified in accordance with RCW 28A.300.290. The strategies may include, but should not be limited to, expanding and improving reading instruction of elementary school teachers in teacher preparation programs, expanded in-service training in reading instruction, the training of paraprofessionals and volunteers in reading instruction, improving classroom-based assessment of reading, and increasing statewide and regional technical assistance in reading instruction.
[ 1998 c 245 § 11; 1996 c 273 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1996 c 273: See note following RCW 28A.300.290.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.320 - Second grade reading assessment—Pilot projects—Assessment selection—Assessment results.

RCW 28A.300.320
Second grade reading assessment—Pilot projects—Assessment selection—Assessment results.
(1) The superintendent of public instruction shall create a pilot project to identify which second grade reading assessments selected under RCW 28A.300.310 will be included in the final collection of assessments that must be available by June 30, 1998.
(2) Schools and school districts may voluntarily participate in the second grade reading test pilot projects in the 1997-98 school year. Schools and school districts voluntarily participating in the pilot project test are not required to have the results available by the fall parent-teacher conference.
(3)(a) Starting in the 1998-99 school year, school districts must select an assessment from the collection adopted by the superintendent of public instruction. Selection must be at the entire school district level.
(b) The second grade reading assessment selected by the school district must be administered annually in the fall beginning with the 1998-99 school year. Students who score substantially below grade level when assessed in the fall shall be assessed at least one more time during the second grade. Assessment performance deemed to be "substantially below grade level" is to be determined for each passage in the collection by the superintendent of public instruction.
(c) If a student, while taking the assessment, reaches a point at which the student's performance will be considered "substantially below grade level" regardless of the student's performance on the remainder of the assessment, the assessment may be discontinued.
(d) Each school must have the assessment results available by the fall parent-teacher conference. Schools must notify parents about the second grade reading assessment during the conferences, inform the parents of their students' performance on the assessment, identify actions the school intends to take to improve the child's reading skills, and provide parents with strategies to help the parents improve their child's score.
[ 1999 c 373 § 102; 1998 c 319 § 201; 1997 c 262 § 3.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—1999 c 373: See note following RCW 28A.300.310.
Part headings not law—1998 c 319: "Part headings used in this act are not any part of the law." [ 1998 c 319 § 401.]
Intent—1997 c 262: See note following RCW 28A.300.310.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.340 - Primary grade reading grant program—Timelines—Rules.

RCW 28A.300.340
Primary grade reading grant program—Timelines—Rules.
(1) The superintendent of public instruction may use up to one percent of the appropriated funds for administration of the primary grade reading grant program established in chapter 262, Laws of 1997.
(2) The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt timelines and rules as necessary under chapter 34.05 RCW to administer the primary reading grant program in RCW 28A.300.310.
(3) Funding under this section shall not become a part of the state's basic program of education obligation as set forth under Article IX of the state Constitution.
[ 1997 c 262 § 7.]
NOTES:
Intent—1997 c 262: See note following RCW 28A.300.310.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.360 - Grants for programs and services—Truant, at-risk, and expelled students.

RCW 28A.300.360
Grants for programs and services—Truant, at-risk, and expelled students.
The superintendent of public instruction shall provide, to the extent funds are appropriated, start-up grants for alternative programs and services that provide instruction and learning for truant, at-risk, and expelled students. Each grant application shall contain proposed performance indicators and an evaluation plan to measure the success of the program and its impact on improved student learning. Applications shall contain the applicant's plan for maintaining the program and services after the grant period.
[ 1999 c 319 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.375 - Washington history day program.

RCW 28A.300.375
Washington history day program.
(1)(a) Effective July 1, 2018, responsibility for administering the Washington history day program is transferred from the Washington state historical society to the office of the superintendent of public instruction. In accordance with this subsection (1)(a), and subject to funds appropriated for this specific purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction is responsible for the administration and coordination of the Washington history day program, a program affiliated with the national history day organization, including providing necessary staff support.
(b) Subject to the requirements and limits of (a) of this subsection, the Washington history day program must be operated as a partnership between the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the Washington state historical society, and private parties interested in providing funding and in-kind support for the program. The Washington state historical society must, in coordination with the office of the superintendent of public instruction, promote the program and provide access and support for students who are conducting primary and secondary research of historical Washington state documents and commentary.
(2) The Washington history day account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. In collaboration with private and philanthropic partners, private matching funds will be procured to support Washington history day. All receipts from gifts, grants, or endowments from public or private sources must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the Washington history day program. Only the superintendent of public instruction or the superintendent's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
[ 2018 c 127 § 5.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2018 c 127: See note following RCW 28A.230.094.
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RCW 28A.300.380
Career and technical student organizations—Support services.
(1) To the extent funds are available, the superintendent of public instruction shall maintain support for statewide coordination for career and technical student organizations by providing program staff support that is available to assist in meeting the needs of career and technical student organizations and their members and students. The superintendent may provide additional support to the organizations through contracting with independent coordinators.
(2) Career and technical student organizations eligible for technical assistance and other support services under this section are organizations recognized as career and technical student organizations by:
(a) The United States department of education; or
(b) The superintendent of public instruction, if such recognition is recommended by the Washington association for career and technical education.
(3) Career and technical student organizations eligible for technical assistance and other support services under this section include, but are not limited to: The national FFA organization; family, career, and community leaders of America; skillsUSA; distributive education clubs of America; future business leaders of America; and the technology student association.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 27 § 4; 2010 1st sp.s. c 37 § 913; 2000 c 84 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 27 §§ 4 and 5: "Sections 4 and 5 of this act are necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and take effect immediately [June 7, 2011]." [ 2011 1st sp.s. c 27 § 9.]
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 37: See note following RCW 13.06.050.
Findings—2000 c 84: "(1) The legislature finds that career and technical student organizations:
(a) Prepare students for career experiences beyond high school;
(b) Help students develop personal, leadership, technical, and occupational skills;
(c) Are an integral component of vocational technical instruction programs; and
(d) Directly help students achieve state learning goals, especially goals three and four with respect to critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
(2) The legislature finds that career and technical student organizations are best situated to fulfill their important purpose if they are in existence pursuant to statute and receive ongoing assistance and support from the office of superintendent of public instruction." [ 2000 c 84 § 1.]
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RCW 28A.300.395
Kip Tokuda memorial Washington civil liberties public education program—Intent.
The legislature intends to develop a grant program to fund public educational activities and development of educational materials to ensure that the events surrounding the exclusion, forced removal, and internment of civilians and permanent resident aliens of Japanese ancestry will be remembered, and so that the causes and circumstances of this and similar events may be illuminated and understood.
[ 2000 c 210 § 2.]
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RCW 28A.300.400
Kip Tokuda memorial Washington civil liberties public education program—Definition.
As used in RCW 28A.300.390 through 28A.300.415, "program" means the *Washington civil liberties public education program, unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
[ 2000 c 210 § 3.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The "Washington civil liberties public education program" was renamed the "Kip Tokuda memorial Washington civil liberties public education program" pursuant to 2014 c 46 § 1.
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RCW 28A.300.405
Kip Tokuda memorial Washington civil liberties public education program—Created—Purpose.
Consistent with the legislative findings in RCW 28A.300.390, the legislature shall establish the Kip Tokuda memorial Washington civil liberties public education program. The program provides grants for the purpose of establishing a legacy of remembrance as part of a continuing process of recovery from the World War II exclusion and detention of individuals of Japanese ancestry. The program is created to do one or both of the following:
(1) Educate the public regarding the history and the lessons of the World War II exclusion, removal, and detention of persons of Japanese ancestry through the development, coordination, and distribution of new educational materials and the development of curriculum materials to complement and augment resources currently available on this subject matter; and
(2) Develop videos, plays, presentations, speaker bureaus, and exhibitions for presentation to elementary schools, secondary schools, community colleges, and to other interested parties.
[ 2014 c 46 § 1; 2000 c 210 § 4.]
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RCW 28A.300.415
Kip Tokuda memorial Washington civil liberties public education program—Short title.
RCW 28A.300.390 through 28A.300.415 shall be known as the Washington civil liberties public education act.
[ 2000 c 210 § 7.]
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RCW 28A.300.420
Student court programs.
The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall encourage school districts to implement, expand, or use student court programs for students who commit violations of school rules and policies. Program operations of student courts may be funded by government and private grants. Student court programs are limited to those that:
(1) Are developed using the guidelines for creating and operating student court programs developed by nationally recognized student court projects;
(2) Target violations of school rules by students enrolled in public or private school; and
(3) Emphasize the following principles:
(a) Youth must be held accountable for their problem behavior;
(b) Youth must be educated about the impact their actions have on themselves and others including the school, school personnel, their classmates, their families, and their community;
(c) Youth must develop skills to resolve problems with their peers more effectively; and
(d) Youth should be provided a meaningful forum to practice and enhance newly developed skills.
[ 2002 c 237 § 17.]
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RCW 28A.300.430
Collaboration with children's system of care demonstration sites.
It is the expectation of the legislature that local school districts shall collaborate with each children's system of care demonstration site established under RCW 74.55.010.
[ 2002 c 309 § 6.]