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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.007 - Student absence elimination and prevention—Guidance from the superintendent of public instruction.

RCW 28A.225.007
Student absence elimination and prevention—Guidance from the superintendent of public instruction.
The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall develop and publish best practice guidance to eliminate or reduce student absences and to otherwise implement the requirements of this chapter. The guidance must focus on student and family engagement, be based in restorative justice practices, and emphasize integration of student and family support systems. The guidance must be developed in consultation with the educational opportunity gap oversight and accountability committee and updated periodically.
[ 2021 c 119 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 119 §§ 1-6: "Sections 1 through 6 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 [April 26, 2021]." [ 2021 c 119 § 16.]
Findings—Intent—2021 c 119: "(1) The legislature acknowledges that student absences from school can be an indicator that the academic and social-emotional needs of the students are not being met in the public school or classroom or through the school culture or climate. Student absences can also signal to educators that families may need additional information and assistance in supporting student learning within the home.
(2) The legislature finds that as research and public awareness grows about the impact of school climate and culture on the academic and social-emotional experiences of students, the systems of public education must shift away from enforcing punitive, compliance-focused policies and toward enabling constructive, student-centered practices. The legislature further finds that a student-centered system of public education serves the individual needs of students with strong family engagement and through integrated supports provided by the state, public schools, and the greater community.
(3) Therefore, the legislature intends to refocus the attendance policies and practices of the public education system to emphasize individualized student and family supports that are culturally responsive, evidence-informed, and show promising practice for integrating multiple systems of support to effectively improve consistent student attendance at school and family engagement in student learning." [ 2021 c 119 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.018 - Conferences to identify barriers to child's school attendance.

RCW 28A.225.018
Conferences to identify barriers to child's school attendance.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, in the event that a child in elementary school is required to attend school under RCW 28A.225.010 or 28A.225.015(1) and has five or more excused absences in a single month during the current school year, or ten or more excused absences in the current school year, the school district shall schedule a conference or conferences with the parent and child at a time reasonably convenient for all persons included for the purpose of identifying the barriers to the child's regular attendance, and the supports and resources that may be made available to the family so that the child is able to regularly attend school. If a regularly scheduled parent-teacher conference day is to take place within thirty days of the absences, the school district may schedule this conference on that day. To satisfy the requirements of this section, the conference must include at least one school district employee such as a nurse, counselor, social worker, teacher, or community human services provider, except in those instances regarding the attendance of a child who has an individualized education program or a plan developed under section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, in which case the reconvening of the team that created the program or plan is required.
(2) A conference pursuant to subsection (1) of this section is not required in the event of excused absences for which prior notice has been given to the school or a doctor's note has been provided and an academic plan is put in place so that the child does not fall behind.
[ 2016 c 205 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.023 - Youth subject to a dependency proceeding—Review of unexpected or excessive absences—Support for youth's school work.

RCW 28A.225.023
Youth subject to a dependency proceeding—Review of unexpected or excessive absences—Support for youth's school work.
(1) A school district representative or school employee shall review unexpected or excessive absences with students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding and adults involved with the students, to include the students' caseworkers, educational liaisons, attorneys if appointed, parents or legal guardians, and foster parents or the persons providing placement for the students. The purpose of the review is to determine the cause of the absences, taking into account: Unplanned school transitions, periods of running from care, inpatient treatment, incarceration, school adjustment, educational gaps, psychosocial issues, and unavoidable appointments during the school day. A school district representative or a school employee must proactively support the students' school work so the student does not fall behind and to avoid suspension or expulsion based on truancy.
(2) For the purposes of this section, "students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.150.510.
[ 2022 c 78 § 2; 2013 c 182 § 9.]
NOTES:
Findings—2013 c 182: See note following RCW 13.34.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.025 - Community engagement boards—Membership—Duties.

RCW 28A.225.025
Community engagement boards—Membership—Duties.
(1) For purposes of this chapter, "community engagement board" means a board established pursuant to a memorandum of understanding between a juvenile court and a school district and composed of members of the local community in which the child attends school. Community engagement boards must include members who receive training regarding the identification of barriers to school attendance, the use of the Washington assessment of the risks and needs of students (WARNS) or other assessment tools to identify the specific needs of individual children, cultural responsive interactions, trauma-informed approaches to discipline, evidence-based treatments that have been found effective in supporting at-risk youth and their families, and the specific services and treatment available in the particular school, court, community, and elsewhere. Duties of a community engagement board shall include, but not be limited to: Identifying barriers to school attendance, recommending methods for improving attendance such as connecting students and their families with community services, culturally appropriate promising practices, and evidence-based services such as functional family therapy, suggesting to the school district that the child enroll in another school, an alternative education program, an education center, a skill center, a dropout prevention program, or another public or private educational program, or recommending to the juvenile court that a juvenile be offered the opportunity for placement in a HOPE center or crisis residential center, if appropriate.
(2) The legislature finds that utilization of community engagement boards is the preferred means of intervention when preliminary methods to eliminate or reduce unexcused absences as required by RCW 28A.225.020 have not been effective in securing the child's attendance at school. The legislature intends to encourage and support the development and expansion of community engagement boards. Operation of a school truancy board does not excuse a district from the obligation of filing a petition within the requirements of RCW 28A.225.015(3).
[ 2021 c 119 § 10; 2017 c 291 § 3; 2016 c 205 § 5; 2009 c 266 § 2; 1999 c 319 § 5; 1996 c 134 § 9; 1995 c 312 § 66.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 119 §§ 7-15: See note following RCW 28A.225.030.
Findings—Intent—2021 c 119: See note following RCW 28A.225.007.
Short title—1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.0261 - Community engagement boards—Effect of diversion from truancy petitions—Evaluation by Washington state institute for public policy—Reports.

RCW 28A.225.0261
Community engagement boards—Effect of diversion from truancy petitions—Evaluation by Washington state institute for public policy—Reports.
(1) By requiring an initial stay of truancy petitions for diversion to community engagement boards, the legislature intends to achieve the following outcomes:
(a) Increased access to community engagement boards and other truancy early intervention programs for parents and children throughout the state;
(b) Increased quantity and quality of truancy intervention and prevention efforts in the community;
(c) A reduction in the number of truancy petitions that result in further proceedings by juvenile courts, other than dismissal of the petition, after the initial stay and diversion to a community engagement board;
(d) A reduction in the number of truancy petitions that result in a civil contempt proceeding or detention order; and
(e) Increased school attendance.
(2) No later than January 1, 2021, the Washington state institute for public policy is directed to evaluate the effectiveness of chapter 205, Laws of 2016. An initial report scoping of the methodology to be used to review chapter 205, Laws of 2016 shall be submitted to the fiscal committees of the legislature by January 1, 2018. The initial report must identify any data gaps that could hinder the ability of the institute to conduct its review.
[ 2021 c 119 § 12; 2016 c 205 § 17.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 119 §§ 7-15: See note following RCW 28A.225.030.
Findings—Intent—2021 c 119: See note following RCW 28A.225.007.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.027 - Community engagement boards—Grants for training—Grants for services and treatment.

RCW 28A.225.027
Community engagement boards—Grants for training—Grants for services and treatment.
(1) Subject to funds appropriated for this purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall allocate to community engagement boards grant funds that may be used to supplement existing funds in order to pay for training for board members or the provision of services and treatment to children and their families.
(2) The superintendent of public instruction must select grant recipients based on the criteria in this section. This is a competitive grant process. A prerequisite to applying for either or both grants is a memoranda of understanding, between a school district and a court, to institute a new or maintain an existing community engagement board that meets the requirements of RCW 28A.225.025.
(3) Successful applicants for an award of grant funds to supplement existing funds to pay for the training of community engagement board members must commit to the provision of training to board members regarding the identification of barriers to school attendance, the use of the Washington assessment of the risks and needs of students (WARNS) or other assessment tools to identify the specific needs of individual children, trauma-informed approaches to discipline, research about adverse childhood experiences, evidence-based treatments and culturally appropriate promising practices, as well as the specific academic and community services and treatments available in the school, court, community, and elsewhere. This training may be provided by educational service districts.
(4) Successful applicants for an award of grant funds to supplement existing funds to pay for services and treatments provided to children and their families must commit to the provision of academic services such as tutoring, credit retrieval and school reengagement supports, community services, and evidence-based treatments that have been found to be effective in supporting at-risk youth and their families, such as functional family therapy, or those that have been shown to be culturally appropriate promising practices.
[ 2021 c 119 § 13; 2016 c 205 § 20.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 119 §§ 7-15: See note following RCW 28A.225.030.
Findings—Intent—2021 c 119: See note following RCW 28A.225.007.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.031 - Alcohol or controlled substances testing—Authority to order.

RCW 28A.225.031
Alcohol or controlled substances testing—Authority to order.
The authority of a court to issue an order for testing to determine whether the child has consumed or used alcohol or controlled substances applies to all persons subject to a petition under RCW 28A.225.030 regardless of whether the petition was filed before July 27, 1997.
[ 1997 c 68 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.055 - Excused absences—Search and rescue activities.

RCW 28A.225.055
Excused absences—Search and rescue activities.
The legislature finds that state-recognized search and rescue activities, as defined in chapter 38.52 RCW and the rules interpreting the chapter, are recognized as activities deserving of excuse from school. Therefore, the legislature strongly encourages that excused absences be granted to students for up to five days each year to participate in search and rescue activities, subject to approval by the student's parent and the principal of the student's school, and provided that the activities do not cause a serious adverse effect upon the student's educational progress.
[ 2002 c 214 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.060 - Custody and disposition of child absent from school without excuse.

RCW 28A.225.060
Custody and disposition of child absent from school without excuse.
Any school district official, sheriff, deputy sheriff, marshal, police officer, or any other officer authorized to make arrests, may take into custody without a warrant a child who is required under the provisions of RCW 28A.225.010 through 28A.225.140 to attend school and is absent from school without an approved excuse, and shall deliver the child to: (1) The custody of a person in parental relation to the child; (2) the school from which the child is absent; or (3) a program designated by the school district.
[ 1995 c 312 § 73; 1990 c 33 s 223; 1979 ex.s. c 201 s 5; 1977 ex.s. c 291 s 52; 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28A.27.070. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 366 s 5; RRS s 5076; prior: 1907 c 231 s 5; 1905 c 162 s 5. Formerly RCW 28A.27.070, 28.27.070.]
NOTES:
Short title—1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.
Effective dates—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 291: See notes following RCW 13.04.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.080 - Employment permits.

RCW 28A.225.080
Employment permits.
Except as otherwise provided in this code, no child under the age of fifteen years shall be employed for any purpose by any person, company or corporation, in this state during the hours which the public schools of the district in which such child resides are in session, unless the said child shall present a certificate from a school superintendent as provided for in RCW 28A.225.010, excusing the said child from attendance in the public schools and setting forth the reason for such excuse, the residence and age of the child, and the time for which such excuse is given. Every owner, superintendent, or overseer of any establishment, company or corporation shall keep such certificate on file so long as such child is employed by him or her. The form of said certificate shall be furnished by the superintendent of public instruction. Proof that any child under fifteen years of age is employed during any part of the period in which public schools of the district are in session, shall be deemed prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.
[ 1990 c 33 § 225; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.27.090. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 365 § 2; RRS § 5073; prior: 1907 c 231 § 2; 1905 c 162 § 2; 1903 c 48 § 2. Formerly RCW 28A.27.090, 28.27.090.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.095 - Authority of court commissioners and family law commissioners to hear cases under this chapter.

RCW 28A.225.095
Authority of court commissioners and family law commissioners to hear cases under this chapter.
In any judicial district having a court commissioner, the court commissioner shall have the power, authority, and jurisdiction, concurrent with a juvenile court judge, to hear all cases under RCW 28A.225.030, 28A.225.090, and 28A.225.035 and to enter judgment and make orders with the same power, force, and effect as any judge of the juvenile court, subject to motion or demand by any party within ten days from the entry of the order or judgment by the court commissioner as provided in RCW 2.24.050. In any judicial district having a family law commissioner appointed pursuant to chapter 26.12 RCW, the family law commissioner shall have the power, authority, and jurisdiction, concurrent with a juvenile court judge, to hear cases under RCW 28A.225.030, 28A.225.090, and 28A.225.035 and to enter judgment and make orders with the same power, force, and effect as any judge of the juvenile court, subject to motion or demand by any party within ten days from the entry of the order or judgment by the court commissioner as provided in RCW 2.24.050.
[ 1995 c 312 § 71.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—1995 c 312 §§ 71 and 82: "(1) Section 71 of this act shall take effect September 1, 1995.
(2) Section 82 of this act shall take effect September 1, 1996." [ 1995 c 312 § 85.]
Short title—1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.110 - Fines applied to support of schools.

RCW 28A.225.110
Fines applied to support of schools.
Notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 10.82.070, fifty percent of all fines except as otherwise provided in RCW 28A.225.010 through 28A.225.140 shall be applied to the support of the public schools in the school district where such offense was committed: PROVIDED, That all fees, fines, forfeitures, and penalties collected or assessed by a district court because of the violation of a state law shall be remitted as provided in chapter 3.62 RCW, and fifty percent shall be paid to the county treasurer who shall deposit such amount to the credit of the courts in the county for the exclusive purpose of enforcing the provisions of RCW 28A.225.010 through 28A.225.140.
[ 1995 c 312 § 75; 1990 c 33 § 228; 1987 c 202 § 191; 1969 ex.s. c 199 § 54; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.27.104. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 368 § 11; RRS § 5082; prior: 1907 c 231 § 12; 1905 c 162 § 11. Formerly RCW 28A.27.104, 28.27.104, 28.27.100, part.]
NOTES:
Short title—1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.
Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.140 - Enforcing officers not personally liable for costs.

RCW 28A.225.140
Enforcing officers not personally liable for costs.
No officer performing any duty under any of the provisions of RCW 28A.225.010 through 28A.225.140, or under the provisions of any rules that may be passed in pursuance hereof, shall in any wise become liable for any costs that may accrue in the performance of any duty prescribed by RCW 28A.225.010 through 28A.225.140.
[ 1990 c 33 § 231; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.27.130. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 368 § 12; RRS § 5083; prior: 1907 c 231 § 13; 1905 c 162 § 12. Formerly RCW 28A.27.130, 28.27.130.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.151 - Student-level truancy data—Reports—Data protocols and guidance for school districts.

RCW 28A.225.151
Student-level truancy data—Reports—Data protocols and guidance for school districts.
(1) As required under subsection (2) of this section, the office of superintendent of public instruction shall collect and school districts shall submit student-level truancy data in order to allow a better understanding of actions taken under RCW 28A.225.030. The office shall prepare an annual report to the legislature by December 15th of each year.
(2) The reports under subsection (1) of this section shall include, disaggregated by student group:
(a) The number of enrolled students and the number of unexcused absences;
(b) The number of enrolled students with 15 or more unexcused absences in a school year or seven or more unexcused absences in a month during a school year;
(c) A description of any programs or schools developed to serve students who have had seven or more unexcused absences in a month or 15 in a year including information about the number of students in the program or school and the number of unexcused absences of students during and after participation in the program. The school district shall also describe any placements in an approved private nonsectarian school or program or certified program under a court order under RCW 28A.225.090;
(d) The number of petitions filed by a school district with the juvenile court and, beginning in the 2018-19 school year, whether the petition results in:
(i) Referral to a community engagement board;
(ii) Other coordinated means of intervention;
(iii) A hearing in the juvenile court; or
(iv) Other less restrictive disposition (e.g., change of placement, home school, alternative learning experience, residential treatment); and
(e) Each instance of imposition of detention for failure to comply with a court order under RCW 28A.225.090, with a statement of the reasons for each instance of detention.
(3) A report required under this section shall not disclose the name or other identification of a child or parent.
(4) The K-12 data governance group shall develop the data protocols and guidance for school districts in the collection of data to provide a clearer understanding of actions taken under RCW 28A.225.030.
[ 2021 c 119 § 8; (2021 c 119 § 6 expired August 1, 2021); 2017 c 291 § 7; 1996 c 134 § 5; 1995 c 312 § 72.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 119 §§ 7-15: See note following RCW 28A.225.030.
Expiration date—2021 c 119 §§ 5 and 6: See note following RCW 28A.225.030.
Effective date—2021 c 119 §§ 1-6: See note following RCW 28A.225.007.
Findings—Intent—2021 c 119: See note following RCW 28A.225.007.
Short title—1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.155 - Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.

RCW 28A.225.155
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 § 15.]
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.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.160 - Qualification for admission to district's schools—Fees for preadmission screening.

RCW 28A.225.160
Qualification for admission to district's schools—Fees for preadmission screening.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section and otherwise provided by law, it is the general policy of the state that the common schools shall be open to the admission of all persons who are five years of age and less than 21 years residing in that school district. Except as otherwise provided by law or rules adopted by the superintendent of public instruction, districts may establish uniform entry qualifications, including but not limited to birthdate requirements, for admission to kindergarten and first grade programs of the common schools. Such rules may provide for individualized exceptions based upon the ability, or the need, or both, of an individual student. Nothing in this section authorizes school districts, public schools, or the superintendent of public instruction to create state-funded programs based on entry qualification exceptions except as otherwise expressly provided by law.
(2) For the purpose of complying with any rule adopted by the superintendent of public instruction that authorizes a preadmission screening process as a prerequisite to granting individualized exceptions to the uniform entry qualifications, a school district may collect fees to cover expenses incurred in the administration of any preadmission screening process: PROVIDED, That in so establishing such fee or fees, the district shall adopt rules for waiving and reducing such fees in the cases of those persons whose families, by reason of their low income, would have difficulty in paying the entire amount of such fees.
(3) A student who meets the definition of a child of a military family in transition under Article II of RCW 28A.705.010 shall be permitted to continue enrollment at the grade level in the common schools commensurate with the grade level of the student when attending school in the sending state as defined in Article II of RCW 28A.705.010, regardless of age or birthdate requirements.
[ 2023 c 420 § 2; 2009 c 380 § 3; 2006 c 263 § 703; 1999 c 348 § 5; 1986 c 166 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 250 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 359 § 14; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.58.190. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 261 § 1, part; RRS § 4680, part; prior: 1897 c 118 § 64, part; 1890 p 371 § 44, part. Formerly RCW 28A.58.190, 28.58.190 part, 28.01.060.]
NOTES:
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
Intent—1999 c 348: See note following RCW 28A.205.010.
Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 250: See notes following RCW 28A.150.220.
Effective date—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 359: See notes following RCW 28A.150.200.
Program of basic education, RCW 28A.225.160 as part of: RCW 28A.150.200.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.170 - Admission to schools—Children on United States reservations—Idaho residents with Washington addresses.

RCW 28A.225.170
Admission to schools—Children on United States reservations—Idaho residents with Washington addresses.
(1) Any child who is of school age and otherwise eligible residing within the boundaries of any military, naval, lighthouse, or other United States reservation, national park, or national forest or residing upon rented or leased undeeded lands within any Indian reservation within the state of Washington, shall be admitted to the public school, or schools, of any contiguous district without payment of tuition: PROVIDED, That the United States authorities in charge of such reservation or park shall cooperate fully with state, county, and school district authorities in the enforcement of the laws of this state relating to the compulsory attendance of children of school age, and all laws relating to and regulating school attendance.
(2) Any child who is of school age and otherwise eligible, residing in a home that is located in Idaho but that has a Washington address for the purposes of the United States postal service, shall be admitted, without payment of tuition, to the nearest Washington school district and shall be considered a resident student for state apportionment and all other purposes.
[ 2003 c 411 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.58.210. Prior: 1945 c 141 § 10; 1933 c 28 § 10; 1925 ex.s. c 93 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 4680-1. Formerly RCW 28A.58.210, 28.58.210, 28.27.140.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.200 - Education of pupils in another district—Limitation as to state apportionment—Exemption.

RCW 28A.225.200
Education of pupils in another district—Limitation as to state apportionment—Exemption.
(1) A local district may be authorized by the educational service district superintendent to transport and educate its pupils in other districts for one year, either by payment of a compensation agreed upon by such school districts, or under other terms mutually satisfactory to the districts concerned when this will afford better educational facilities for the pupils and when a saving may be effected in the cost of education. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the amount to be paid by the state to the resident school district for apportionment purposes and otherwise payable pursuant to RCW 28A.150.250 through 28A.150.290, 28A.150.350 through 28A.150.410, 28A.160.150 through 28A.160.200, 28A.300.035, and 28A.300.170 shall not be greater than the regular apportionment for each high school student of the receiving district. Such authorization may be extended for an additional year at the discretion of the educational service district superintendent.
(2) Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to districts participating in a cooperative project established under RCW 28A.340.030 which exceeds two years in duration or to nonhigh school districts participating in an interdistrict cooperative under RCW 28A.340.080 through 28A.340.090.
[ 2010 c 99 § 6; (2010 c 99 § 5 expired September 1, 2011); 2009 c 548 § 706; 1990 c 33 § 234; 1988 c 268 § 6; 1979 ex.s. c 140 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 275 § 111; 1969 ex.s. c 176 § 141; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.58.225. Prior: 1965 ex.s. c 154 § 10. Formerly RCW 28A.58.225, 28.24.110.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 c 99 § 6: "Section 6 of this act takes effect September 1, 2011." [ 2010 c 99 § 13.]
Expiration date—2010 c 99 § 5: "Section 5 of this act expires September 1, 2011." [ 2010 c 99 § 12.]
Findings—Intent—2010 c 99: See note following RCW 28A.340.080.
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.
Findings—Severability—1988 c 268: See notes following RCW 28A.340.010.
Severability—1979 ex.s. c 140: "If any provision of this 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." [ 1979 ex.s. c 140 § 4.]
Rights preserved—Severability—1969 ex.s. c 176: See notes following RCW 28A.310.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.210 - Admission of district pupils tuition free.

RCW 28A.225.210
Admission of district pupils tuition free.
Every school district shall admit on a tuition free basis: (1) All persons of school age who reside within this state, and do not reside within another school district carrying the grades for which they are eligible to enroll: PROVIDED, That nothing in this subsection shall be construed as affecting RCW 28A.225.220 or 28A.225.250; and (2) all students who meet the definition of children of military families in transition under Article II of RCW 28A.705.010 who are in the care of a noncustodial parent or other person standing in loco parentis and who lives in another state while the parent is under military orders.
[ 2009 c 380 § 6; 1990 c 33 § 235; 1983 c 3 § 37; 1969 c 130 § 9; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.58.230. Prior: 1917 c 21 § 9; RRS § 4718. Formerly RCW 28A.58.230, 28.58.230.]
NOTES:
Designation of high school district nonhigh district students shall attend—Effect when attendance otherwise: RCW 28A.540.110.
Education of children with disabilities: RCW 28A.155.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.215 - Enrollment of children without legal residences.

RCW 28A.225.215
Enrollment of children without legal residences.
(1) A school district shall not require proof of residency or any other information regarding an address for any child who is eligible by reason of age for the services of the school district if the child does not have a legal residence.
(2) A school district shall enroll a child without a legal residence under subsection (1) of this section at the request of the child or parent or guardian of the child.
[ 1989 c 118 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.58.235.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.216 - Children of military families—Residency.

RCW 28A.225.216
Children of military families—Residency.
(1)(a) A child of a military family complies with the residency requirements for enrollment in a school district if a parent of the child is transferred to, or is pending transfer to, a military installation within the state while on active duty pursuant to official military orders.
(b) A parent of the child must provide to the school district proof of residence in the school district within fourteen days of the arrival date provided on official military documentation. The parent may use the address of any of the following as proof of residence in the school district:
(i) A temporary on-base billeting facility;
(ii) A purchased or leased residence, or a signed purchase and sale agreement or lease agreement for a residence; or
(iii) Any federal government housing or off-base military housing, including off-base military housing that may be provided through a public-private venture.
(2) A school district shall accept, on a conditional basis, an application for enrollment and course registration, including enrollment in a specific school or program within the school district, by electronic means for children of military families who meet the requirements of subsection (1)(a) of this section. Upon satisfaction of the requirements of subsection (1)(b) of this section, the school district shall finalize the enrollment of children of military families.
(3) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(a) "Active duty" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.705.010.
(b) "Child of a military family" and "children of military families" have the same meaning as "children of military families" in RCW 28A.705.010.
(c) "Military installation" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.705.010.
(d) "Parent" means a parent, guardian, or other person or entity having legal custody of a child of a military family.
[ 2019 c 72 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.217 - Children of military families—Continued enrollment in district schools.

RCW 28A.225.217
Children of military families—Continued enrollment in district schools.
(1) A student shall be permitted to remain enrolled in the school in which the student was enrolled while residing with the custodial parent if the student:
(a) Meets the definition of a child of a military family in transition under Article II of RCW 28A.705.010; and
(b) Is placed in the care of a noncustodial parent or guardian when the custodial parent is required to relocate due to military orders.
(2) A nonresident school district shall not be required to provide transportation to and from the school unless otherwise required by state or federal law.
[ 2009 c 380 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.230 - Appeal from certain decisions to deny student's request to attend nonresident district—Procedure.

RCW 28A.225.230
Appeal from certain decisions to deny student's request to attend nonresident district—Procedure.
(1) The decision of a school district within which a student under the age of twenty-one years resides or of a school district within which such a student under the age of twenty-one years was last enrolled and is considered to be a resident for attendance purposes by operation of law, to deny such student's request for release to a nonresident school district pursuant to RCW 28A.225.220 may be appealed to the superintendent of public instruction or his or her designee: PROVIDED, That the school district of proposed transfer is willing to accept the student.
(2) The superintendent of public instruction or his or her designee shall hear the appeal and examine the evidence. The superintendent of public instruction may order the resident district to release such a student who is under the age of twenty-one years if the requirements of RCW 28A.225.220 have been met. The decision of the superintendent of public instruction may be appealed to superior court pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act, as now or hereafter amended.
(3) The decision of a school district to deny the request for accepting the transfer of a nonresident student under RCW 28A.225.225 may be appealed to the superintendent of public instruction or his or her designee. The superintendent or his or her designee shall hear the appeal and examine the evidence. The superintendent of public instruction may order the district to accept the nonresident student if the district did not comply with the standards and procedures adopted under RCW 28A.225.225. The decision of the superintendent of public instruction may be appealed to the superior court under chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 1990 1st ex.s. c 9 § 204; 1990 c 33 § 236; 1977 c 50 § 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 66 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.58.242.]
NOTES:
Finding—Severability—1990 1st ex.s. c 9: See notes following RCW 28A.225.220.
Severability—1975 1st ex.s. c 66: "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." [ 1975 1st ex.s. c 66 § 4.]
Designation of high school district nonhigh district students shall attend—Effect when attendance otherwise: RCW 28A.540.110.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.240 - Apportionment credit.

RCW 28A.225.240
Apportionment credit.
If a student under the age of twenty-one years is allowed to enroll in any common school outside the school district within which the student resides or a school district of which the student is considered to be a resident for attendance purposes by operation of law, the student's attendance shall be credited to the nonresident school district of enrollment for state apportionment and all other purposes.
[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 66 § 2. Formerly RCW 28A.58.243.]
NOTES:
Severability—1975 1st ex.s. c 66: See note following RCW 28A.225.230.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.250 - Cooperative programs among school districts—Rules.

RCW 28A.225.250
Cooperative programs among school districts—Rules.
(1) The state superintendent of public instruction is directed and authorized to develop and adopt rules governing cooperative programs between and among school districts and educational service districts that the superintendent deems necessary to assure:
(a) Correct calculation of state apportionment payments;
(b) Proper budgeting and accounting for interdistrict cooperative program revenues and expenditures;
(c) Reporting of student, personnel, and fiscal data to meet state needs; and
(d) Protection of the right of residents of Washington under twenty-one years of age to a tuition-free program of basic education.
(2) Unless specifically authorized in law, interdistrict cooperative programs shall not be designed to systematically increase state allocation above amounts required if services were provided by the resident school district.
[ 1995 c 335 § 603; 1969 c 130 § 11. Formerly RCW 28A.58.243.]
NOTES:
Part headings, table of contents not law—1995 c 335: See note following RCW 28A.150.360.
Education of children with disabilities: RCW 28A.155.040, 28A.155.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.260 - Reciprocity exchanges with other states.

RCW 28A.225.260
Reciprocity exchanges with other states.
If the laws of another state permit its school districts to extend similar privileges to pupils resident in this state, the board of directors of any school district contiguous to a school district in such other state may make agreements with the officers of the school district of that state for the attendance of any pupils resident therein upon the payment of tuition.
If a district accepts out-of-state pupils whose resident district is contiguous to a Washington school district, such district shall charge and collect the cost for educating such pupils and shall not include such out-of-state pupils in the computation of the district's share of state and/or county funds.
The board of directors of any school district which is contiguous to a school district in another state may make agreements for and pay tuition for any children of their district desiring to attend school in the contiguous district of the other state. The tuition to be paid for the attendance of resident pupils in an out-of-state school as provided in this section shall be no greater than the cost of educating such elementary or secondary pupils, as the case may be, in the out-of-state educating district.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.58.250. Prior: 1963 c 47 § 3; prior: 1921 c 44 § 1, part; 1899 c 142 § 8, part; RRS § 4780, part. Formerly RCW 28A.58.250, 28.58.250.]
NOTES:
Education of children with disabilities: RCW 28A.155.040.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.270 - Intradistrict enrollment options policies.

RCW 28A.225.270
Intradistrict enrollment options policies.
(1) Each school district in the state shall adopt and implement a policy allowing intradistrict enrollment options no later than June 30, 1990. Each district shall establish its own policy establishing standards on how the intradistrict enrollment options will be implemented.
(2) A district shall permit the children of full-time certificated and classified school employees to enroll at:
(a) The school to which the employee is assigned;
(b) A school forming the district's K through 12 continuum which includes the school to which the employee is assigned; or
(c) A school in the district that provides early intervention services pursuant to RCW 43.216.580 or preschool services pursuant to RCW 28A.155.070, if the student is eligible for such services.
(3) For the purposes of this section, "full-time employees" means employees who are employed for the full number of hours and days for their job description.
[ 2020 c 90 § 7; 2008 c 192 § 2; 2003 c 36 § 2; 1990 1st ex.s. c 9 § 205.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2020 c 90: See note following RCW 43.216.580.
Captions, headings not law—1990 1st ex.s. c 9: See note following RCW 28A.225.225.
Finding—Severability—1990 1st ex.s. c 9: See notes following RCW 28A.225.220.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.280 - Transfer students' eligibility for extracurricular activities.

RCW 28A.225.280
Transfer students' eligibility for extracurricular activities.
Eligibility of transfer students under RCW 28A.225.220 and 28A.225.225 for participation in extracurricular activities shall be subject to rules adopted by the Washington interscholastic activities association.
[ 2006 c 263 § 903; 1990 1st ex.s. c 9 § 206.]
NOTES:
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
Captions, headings not law—1990 1st ex.s. c 9: See note following RCW 28A.225.225.
Finding—Severability—1990 1st ex.s. c 9: See notes following RCW 28A.225.220.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.300 - Enrollment options information to parents.

RCW 28A.225.300
Enrollment options information to parents.
Each school district board of directors annually shall inform parents of the district's intradistrict and interdistrict enrollment options and parental involvement opportunities. Information on intradistrict enrollment options and interdistrict acceptance policies shall be provided to nonresidents on request. Providing online access to the information satisfies the requirements of this section unless a parent or guardian specifically requests information to be provided in written form.
[ 2009 c 556 § 7; 1990 1st ex.s. c 9 § 208.]
NOTES:
Captions, headings not law—1990 1st ex.s. c 9: See note following RCW 28A.225.225.
Finding—Severability—1990 1st ex.s. c 9: See notes following RCW 28A.225.220.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.310 - Attendance in school district of choice—Impact on existing cooperative arrangements.

RCW 28A.225.310
Attendance in school district of choice—Impact on existing cooperative arrangements.
Any school district board of directors may make arrangements with the board of directors of other districts for children to attend the school district of choice. Nothing under RCW 28A.225.220 and 28A.225.225 is intended to adversely affect agreements between school districts in effect on April 11, 1990.
[ 1990 1st ex.s. c 9 § 209.]
NOTES:
Captions, headings not law—1990 1st ex.s. c 9: See note following RCW 28A.225.225.
Finding—Severability—1990 1st ex.s. c 9: See notes following RCW 28A.225.220.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.360 - Students in out-of-home care—School districts and the department of children, youth, and families collaboration.

RCW 28A.225.360
Students in out-of-home care—School districts and the department of children, youth, and families collaboration.
School districts must collaborate with the department of children, youth, and families as provided in RCW 74.13.560.
[ 2018 c 139 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2018 c 139: See note following RCW 28A.225.350.