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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.250 - Online Learning. › 28A.250.040 - Duties of the superintendent of public instruction.

RCW 28A.250.040
Duties of the superintendent of public instruction.
The superintendent of public instruction shall:
(1) Develop model policies and procedures, in consultation with the Washington state school directors' association, that may be used by school district boards of directors in the development of the school district policies and procedures required in RCW 28A.250.050. The model policies and procedures shall be disseminated to school districts by February 1, 2010;
(2) By December 1, 2009, modify the standards for school districts to report course information to the office of the superintendent of public instruction under RCW 28A.300.500 to designate if the course was an online course. The reporting standards shall be required beginning with the 2010-11 school year; and
(3) Beginning January 15, 2011, and annually thereafter, submit a report regarding online learning to the state board of education, the governor, and the legislature. The report shall cover the previous school year and include but not be limited to student demographics, course enrollment data, aggregated student course completion and passing rates, and activities and outcomes of course and provider approval reviews.
[ 2009 c 542 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.250 - Online Learning. › 28A.250.048 - Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.

RCW 28A.250.048
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 § 18.]
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.250 - Online Learning. › 28A.250.050 - Student access to online courses and online learning programs—Policies and procedures—Course credit—Dissemination of information—Development of local or regional online learning programs.

RCW 28A.250.050
Student access to online courses and online learning programs—Policies and procedures—Course credit—Dissemination of information—Development of local or regional online learning programs.
(1) By August 31, 2010, all school district boards of directors shall develop policies and procedures regarding student access to online courses and online learning programs. The policies and procedures shall include but not be limited to: Student eligibility criteria; the types of online courses available to students through the school district; the methods districts will use to support student success, which may include a local advisor; when the school district will and will not pay course fees and other costs; the granting of high school credit; and a process for students and parents or guardians to formally acknowledge any course taken for which no credit is given. The policies and procedures shall take effect beginning with the 2010-11 school year. School districts shall submit their policies to the superintendent of public instruction by September 15, 2010. By December 1, 2010, the superintendent of public instruction shall summarize the school district policies regarding student access to online courses and submit a report to the legislature.
(2) School districts must award credit and grades for online high school courses successfully completed by a student that meet the school district's graduation requirements and are provided by an approved online provider.
(3) School districts shall provide students with information regarding online courses that are available through the school district. The information shall include the types of information described in subsection (1) of this section.
(4) When developing local or regional online learning programs, school districts shall incorporate into the program design the approval criteria developed by the superintendent of public instruction under RCW 28A.250.020.
[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 18 § 506; 2011 1st sp.s. c 34 § 11; 2009 c 542 § 6.]
NOTES:
Application—Enforcement of laws protecting health and safety—2013 2nd sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28A.600.022.
Finding—Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 34: See RCW 28A.232.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.250 - Online Learning. › 28A.250.060 - Availability of state funding for students enrolled in online courses or programs.

RCW 28A.250.060
Availability of state funding for students enrolled in online courses or programs.
(1) Beginning with the 2011-12 school year, school districts may claim state funding under RCW 28A.232.020, to the extent otherwise allowed by state law, for students enrolled in online courses or programs only if the online courses or programs are:
(a) Offered by a multidistrict online provider approved under RCW 28A.250.020 by the superintendent of public instruction;
(b) Offered by a school district online learning program if the program serves students who reside within the geographic boundaries of the school district, including school district programs in which fewer than ten percent of the program's students reside outside the school district's geographic boundaries; or
(c) Offered by a regional online learning program where courses are jointly developed and offered by two or more school districts or an educational service district through an interdistrict cooperative program agreement.
(2) Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, school districts may claim state funding under RCW 28A.232.020, to the extent otherwise allowed by state law, for students enrolled in online courses or programs only if the online courses or programs are offered by an online provider approved under RCW 28A.250.020 by the superintendent of public instruction.
(3) Criteria shall be established by the superintendent of public instruction to allow online courses that have not been approved by the superintendent of public instruction to be eligible for state funding if the course is in a subject matter in which no courses have been approved and, if it is a high school course, the course meets Washington high school graduation requirements.
[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 18 § 507; 2011 1st sp.s. c 34 § 8; 2009 c 542 § 7.]
NOTES:
Application—Enforcement of laws protecting health and safety—2013 2nd sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28A.600.022.
Finding—Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 34: See RCW 28A.232.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.250 - Online Learning. › 28A.250.070 - Rights of students to attend nonresident school district for the purposes of enrolling in alternative learning experience programs—Standard release form.

RCW 28A.250.070
Rights of students to attend nonresident school district for the purposes of enrolling in alternative learning experience programs—Standard release form.
Nothing in this chapter is intended to diminish the rights of students to attend a nonresident school district in accordance with RCW 28A.225.220 through 28A.225.230 for the purposes of enrolling in alternative learning experience programs. The office of online learning under RCW 28A.250.030 shall develop a standard form, which must be used by all school districts, for releasing a student to a nonresident school district for the purposes of enrolling in an alternative learning experience program.
[ 2017 c 291 § 8; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 18 § 508; 2009 c 542 § 8.]
NOTES:
Application—Enforcement of laws protecting health and safety—2013 2nd sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28A.600.022.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.250 - Online Learning. › 28A.250.080 - Administration of statewide student assessment—Waiver of scheduled dates.

RCW 28A.250.080
Administration of statewide student assessment—Waiver of scheduled dates.
An online school program may request a waiver from the office of the superintendent of public instruction to administer one or more sections of the statewide student assessment for grades three through eight for some or all students enrolled in the program on alternate days or on an alternate schedule, as long as the administration is within the testing period established by the office. The office may deny a request for a waiver if the online school program's proposal does not maintain adequate test security or would reduce the reliability of the assessment results by providing an inequitable advantage for some students.
[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 18 § 509.]
NOTES:
Application—Enforcement of laws protecting health and safety—2013 2nd sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28A.600.022.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.010 - Election—Term of office.

RCW 28A.300.010
Election—Term of office.
A superintendent of public instruction shall be elected by the qualified electors of the state, on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of the year in which state officers are elected, and shall hold his or her office for the term of four years, and until his or her successor is elected and qualified.
[ 1990 c 33 § 250; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.03.010. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 231 § 1; RRS § 4521; prior: 1897 c 118 § 20; 1891 c 127 § 1; 1890 p 348 § 3; Code 1881 § 3154; 1873 p 419 § 1; 1861 p 55 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.03.010, 28.03.010, 43.11.010.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.020 - Assistant superintendents, deputy superintendent, assistants—Terms for exempt personnel.

RCW 28A.300.020
Assistant superintendents, deputy superintendent, assistants—Terms for exempt personnel.
The superintendent of public instruction may appoint assistant superintendents of public instruction, a deputy superintendent of public instruction, and may employ such other assistants and clerical help as are necessary to carry out the duties of the superintendent and the state board of education. However, the superintendent shall employ without undue delay the executive director of the state board of education and other state board of education office assistants and clerical help, appointed by the state board under RCW 28A.305.130, whose positions are allotted and funded in accordance with moneys appropriated exclusively for the operation of the state board of education. The rate of compensation and termination of any such executive director, state board office assistants, and clerical help shall be subject to the prior consent of the state board of education. The assistant superintendents, deputy superintendent, and such other officers and employees as are exempted from the provisions of chapter 41.06 RCW, shall serve at the pleasure of the superintendent or at the pleasure of the superintendent and the state board of education as provided in this section. Expenditures by the superintendent of public instruction for direct and indirect support of the state board of education are valid operational expenditures by and in behalf of the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
[ 2005 c 497 § 403; 1996 c 25 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.03.020. Prior: 1967 c 158 § 3; 1909 c 97 p 234 § 4; RRS § 4524; prior: 1905 c 56 § 1; 1903 c 104 § 10; 1897 c 118 § 23; 1890 p 351 § 5. Formerly RCW 28A.03.020, 28.03.020, 43.11.020.]
NOTES:
Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—2005 c 497: See notes following RCW 28A.305.011.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.030 - Assistance of educational service district boards and superintendents—Scope.

RCW 28A.300.030
Assistance of educational service district boards and superintendents—Scope.
The superintendent of public instruction, by rule or regulation, may require the assistance of educational service district boards and/or superintendents in the performance of any duty, authority, or power imposed upon or granted to the superintendent of public instruction by law or by the Constitution of the state of Washington, upon such terms and conditions as the superintendent of public instruction shall establish. Such authority to assist the superintendent of public instruction shall be limited to the service function of information collection and dissemination and the attestment to the accuracy and completeness of submitted information.
[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 275 § 46; 1971 ex.s. c 282 § 29. Formerly RCW 28A.03.028.]
NOTES:
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 282: See note following RCW 28A.310.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.035 - Assistance of certificated or classified employee—Reimbursement for substitute.

RCW 28A.300.035
Assistance of certificated or classified employee—Reimbursement for substitute.
If the superintendent of public instruction, the Washington professional educator standards board, or the state board of education, in carrying out their powers and duties under Title 28A RCW, request the service of any certificated or classified employee of a school district upon any committee formed for the purpose of furthering education within the state, or within any school district therein, and such service would result in a need for a school district to employ a substitute for such certificated or classified employee during such service, payment for such a substitute may be made by the superintendent of public instruction from funds appropriated by the legislature for the current use of the common schools and such payments shall be construed as amounts needed for state support to the common schools under RCW 28A.150.380. If such substitute is paid by the superintendent of public instruction, no deduction shall be made from the salary of the certificated or classified employee. In no event shall a school district deduct from the salary of a certificated or classified employee serving on such committee more than the amount paid the substitute employed by the district.
[ 2017 c 17 § 1; 1994 c 113 § 1; 1990 c 33 § 147; 1973 1st ex.s. c 3 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.160.220, 28A.41.180.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.039 - Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.

RCW 28A.300.039
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 § 19.]
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.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.0401 - School district fiscal notes.

RCW 28A.300.0401
School district fiscal notes.
(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall, where it is practicable to do so within available resources, prepare school district fiscal notes on proposed legislation that increases or decreases, or tends to increase or decrease, school district revenues or expenditures in a manner that uniquely affects school districts. Proposed legislation that uniquely affects school districts includes, but is not limited to, legislation that affects school districts' responsibilities as providers of educational services under this title, as employers under chapter 41.59 RCW, or as excess levy taxing authorities under RCW 84.52.053 and 84.52.0531, but excludes proposed legislation that affects school districts only in the same manner that it affects other units of local government.
(2) Where practicable, the school district fiscal note shall show the fiscal impact of the proposed legislation on each school district. Where it is not practicable to do so, the school district fiscal note shall show the effect of the legislation on a range of representative school districts. The fiscal note must set forth any assumptions that were used in selecting the representative districts, along with any other assumptions made about the fiscal impact.
(3) School district fiscal notes prepared under this section are subject to coordination by the office of financial management under RCW 43.88A.020 and are otherwise subject to the requirements and procedures of chapter 43.88A RCW.
[ 2011 c 140 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.045 - Pupil tests and records—Rules.

RCW 28A.300.045
Pupil tests and records—Rules.
The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules relating to pupil tests and records.
[ 2006 c 263 § 704.]
NOTES:
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.050 - Assistance to professional educator standards board for activities involving professional educator excellence.

RCW 28A.300.050
Assistance to professional educator standards board for activities involving professional educator excellence.
The superintendent of public instruction shall provide technical assistance to the professional educator standards board in the conduct of the activities described in RCW 28A.410.040 and 28A.410.050.
[ 2006 c 263 § 819; 1990 c 33 § 252; 1987 c 525 § 227. Formerly RCW 28A.03.375.]
NOTES:
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
Intent—Short title—1987 c 525 §§ 202-233: See notes following RCW 28A.410.040.
Severability—1987 c 525: "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." [ 1987 c 525 § 305.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.060 - Studies and adoption of classifications for school district budgets—Publication.

RCW 28A.300.060
Studies and adoption of classifications for school district budgets—Publication.
The superintendent of public instruction and the state auditor jointly, and in cooperation with the senate and house committees on education, shall conduct appropriate studies and adopt classifications or revised classifications under RCW 28A.505.100, defining what expenditures shall be charged to each budget class including administration. The studies and classifications shall be published in the form of a manual or revised manual, suitable for use by the governing bodies of school districts, by the superintendent of public instruction, and by the legislature.
[ 1991 c 116 § 3; 1990 c 33 § 253; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 118 § 23; 1975 1st ex.s. c 5 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.03.350.]
NOTES:
Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 118: See note following RCW 28A.505.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.065 - Classification and numbering system of school districts.

RCW 28A.300.065
Classification and numbering system of school districts.
(1) The superintendent of public instruction is responsible for the classification and numbering system of school districts.
(2) Any school district in the state that has a student enrollment in its public schools of two thousand pupils or more, as shown by evidence acceptable to the educational service district superintendent and the superintendent of public instruction, is a school district of the first class. Any other school district is a school district of the second class.
(3) Whenever the educational service district superintendent finds that the classification of a school district should be changed, and upon the approval of the superintendent of public instruction, the educational service district superintendent shall make an order in conformity with his or her findings and alter the records of his or her office accordingly. Thereafter, the board of directors of the district shall organize in the manner provided by law for the organization of the board of a district of the class to which the district then belongs.
(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of chapter 43, Laws of 1975, the educational service district superintendent, with the concurrence of the superintendent of public instruction, may delay approval of a change in classification of any school district for a period not exceeding three years when, in fact, the student enrollment of the district within any such time period does not exceed ten percent, either in a decrease or increase thereof.
[ 1999 c 315 § 202.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.070 - Receipt of federal funds for school purposes—Superintendent of public instruction to administer.

RCW 28A.300.070
Receipt of federal funds for school purposes—Superintendent of public instruction to administer.
The state of Washington and/or any school district is hereby authorized to receive federal funds made or hereafter made available by acts of congress for the assistance of school districts in providing physical facilities and/or maintenance and operation of schools, or for any other educational purpose, according to provisions of such acts, and the state superintendent of public instruction shall represent the state in the receipt and administration of such funds.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.02.100. Prior: 1943 c 220 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 5109-4. Formerly RCW 28A.02.100, 28.02.100.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.080 - Vocational agriculture education—Intent.

RCW 28A.300.080
Vocational agriculture education—Intent.
The legislature recognizes that agriculture is the most basic and singularly important industry in the state, that agriculture is of central importance to the welfare and economic stability of the state, and that the maintenance of this vital industry requires a continued source of trained and qualified individuals who qualify for employment in agriculture and agribusiness. The legislature declares that it is within the best interests of the people and state of Washington that a comprehensive vocational education program in agriculture be maintained in the state's secondary school system.
[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 34 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.03.415.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.090 - Vocational agriculture education—Service area established—Duties.

RCW 28A.300.090
Vocational agriculture education—Service area established—Duties.
(1) A vocational agriculture education service area within the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall be established. Adequate staffing of individuals trained or experienced in the field of vocational agriculture shall be provided for the vocational agriculture education service area for coordination of the state program and to provide assistance to local school districts for the coordination of the activities of student agricultural organizations and associations.
(2) The vocational agriculture education service area shall:
(a) Assess needs in vocational agriculture education, assist local school districts in establishing vocational agriculture programs, review local school district applications for approval of vocational agriculture programs, evaluate existing programs, plan research and studies for the improvement of curriculum materials for specialty areas of vocational agriculture. Standards and criteria developed under this subsection shall satisfy the mandates of federally-assisted vocational education;
(b) Develop in-service programs for teachers and administrators of vocational agriculture, review application for vocational agriculture teacher certification, and assist in teacher recruitment and placement in vocational agriculture programs;
(c) Serve as a liaison with the Future Farmers of America, representatives of business, industry, and appropriate public agencies, and institutions of higher education in order to disseminate information, promote improvement of vocational agriculture programs, and assist in the development of adult and continuing education programs in vocational agriculture; and
(d) Establish an advisory task force committee of agriculturists, who represent the diverse areas of the agricultural industry in Washington, which shall make annual recommendations including, but not limited to, the development of curriculum, staffing, strategies for the purpose of establishing a source of trained and qualified individuals in agriculture, and strategies for articulating the state program in vocational agriculture education, including youth leadership throughout the state school system.
[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 34 § 2. Formerly RCW 28A.03.417.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.100 - Vocational agriculture education—Superintendent to adopt rules.

RCW 28A.300.100
Vocational agriculture education—Superintendent to adopt rules.
The superintendent of public instruction, pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, shall adopt such rules as are necessary to carry out the provisions of RCW 28A.300.090.
[ 1990 c 33 § 254; 1983 1st ex.s. c 34 § 3. Formerly RCW 28A.03.419.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.106 - Native education public-private partnership account.

RCW 28A.300.106
Native education public-private partnership account.
The Native education public-private partnership account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. The purpose of the account is to support the activities of the office of Native education within the office of the superintendent of public instruction under RCW 28A.300.105. Receipts from any appropriations made by the legislature for the purposes of RCW 28A.300.105, federal funds, gifts or grants from the private sector or foundations, and other sources must be deposited into the account. 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.
[ 2011 c 270 § 3.]
NOTES:
Findings—2011 c 270: See note following RCW 28A.300.105.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.112 - Ethnic studies materials and resources.

RCW 28A.300.112
Ethnic studies materials and resources.
(1) By September 1, 2021, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall identify and make available ethnic studies materials and resources for use in grades kindergarten through twelve. The materials and resources must be designed to prepare students to be global citizens in a global society with an appreciation for the contributions of multiple cultures. The materials and resources must be posted on the office of the superintendent of public instruction's website.
(2)(a) Public schools with students in grades seven through twelve are encouraged to offer an ethnic studies course that incorporates the materials and resources identified under subsection (1) of this section.
(b) Public schools with students in grades kindergarten through six are encouraged to incorporate the materials and resources identified under subsection (1) of this section.
[ 2020 c 59 § 2; 2019 c 279 § 3.]
NOTES:
Intent—2019 c 279: "The legislature intends that nothing in this act supersedes the use of the Since Time Immemorial: Tribal sovereignty in Washington state curriculum, developed as required under RCW 28A.320.170(1)(b)." [ 2019 c 279 § 5.]
Intent—2019 c 279: See note following RCW 28A.655.300.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.115 - Holocaust instruction—Preparation and availability of instructional materials.

RCW 28A.300.115
Holocaust instruction—Preparation and availability of instructional materials.
(1) Every public middle school, junior high school, and high school is strongly encouraged to include in its curriculum instruction on the events of the period in modern world history known as the Holocaust, the systemic, German state-sponsored persecution and murder of Jews and other innocent victims by the Nazi regime and its collaborators between the years 1933 and 1945. The instruction may also include other examples of genocide and crimes against humanity. The studying of this material is intended to: Examine the ramifications of prejudice, racism, and intolerance; prepare students to be responsible citizens in a pluralistic democracy; and be a reaffirmation of the commitment of free peoples never again to permit such occurrences.
(2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction, in collaboration with an expert Washington nonprofit organization that teaches the lessons of the Holocaust, must:
(a) Develop best practices and guidelines for high quality instruction under this section; and
(b) Encourage and support middle school, junior high school, and high school teachers in implementing these best practices and guidelines.
(3) Beginning September 1, 2020, middle schools, junior high schools, and high schools that offer instruction as described in subsection (1) of this section must follow the best practices and guidelines developed under subsection (2) of this section.
(4) The office of the superintendent of public instruction must electronically publish the best practices and guidelines developed under this section on an annual basis.
[ 2019 c 85 § 1; 1992 c 24 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.116 - Holocaust instruction—Teacher training.

RCW 28A.300.116
Holocaust instruction—Teacher training.
Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, and in order to broaden the reach of the instruction to public school students, the office of the superintendent of public instruction must work with an expert Washington nonprofit organization that teaches the lessons of the Holocaust, to support and train Washington middle school, junior high school, and high school teachers who teach in subjects relevant to the topic, in instructing the lessons of the Holocaust and other acts of genocide using the best practices and guidelines for the high quality instruction developed under RCW 28A.300.115.
[ 2019 c 85 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.118 - College credit program information—Notification to schools and parents.

RCW 28A.300.118
College credit program information—Notification to schools and parents.
(1) Beginning with the 2000-01 school year, the superintendent of public instruction shall notify senior high schools and any other public school that includes ninth grade of the names and contact information of public and private entities offering programs leading to college credit, including information about online advanced placement classes, if the superintendent has knowledge of such entities and if the cost of reporting these entities is minimal.
(2) Beginning with the 2000-01 school year, each senior high school and any other public school that includes ninth grade shall publish annually and deliver to each parent with children enrolled in ninth through twelfth grades, information concerning the entrance requirements and the availability of programs in the local area that lead to college credit, including classes such as advanced placement, running start, tech-prep, skill centers, college in the high school, and international baccalaureate programs. The information may be included with other information the school regularly mails to parents. In addition, each senior high school and any other public school that includes ninth grade shall enclose information of the names and contact information of other public or private entities offering such programs, including online advanced placement programs, to its ninth through twelfth grade students if the school has knowledge of such entities.
[ 2000 c 126 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.119 - Online learning programs for college credit—Information.

RCW 28A.300.119
Online learning programs for college credit—Information.
(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall compile information about online learning programs for high school students to earn college credit and place the information on its website. Examples of information to be compiled and placed on the website include links to purveyors of online learning programs, comparisons among various types of programs regarding costs or awarding of credit, advantages and disadvantages of online learning programs, and other general assistance and guidance for students, teachers, and counselors in selecting and considering online learning programs. The office shall use the expertise of the digital learning commons and WashingtonOnline to provide assistance and suggest resources.
(2) High schools shall ensure that teachers and counselors have information about online learning programs for high school students to earn college credit and are able to assist parents and students in accessing the information. High schools shall ensure that parents and students have opportunities to learn about online learning programs under this section.
(3) For the purposes of this section, online learning programs for high school students to earn college credit include such programs as the running start program under RCW 28A.600.300 through 28A.600.400, advanced placement courses authorized by the college board, the digital learning commons, University of Washington extension, WashingtonOnline, and other programs and providers that meet qualifications under current laws and rules to offer courses that high schools may accept for credit toward graduation requirements or that offer courses generally accepted for credit by public institutions of higher education in Washington.
[ 2008 c 95 § 2.]
NOTES:
Finding—2008 c 95: "The legislature finds that student interest and participation in online learning continues to grow. At the same time, the legislature, business community, and public are encouraging additional programs for high school students to earn college credits. Fortunately for students attending schools in rural areas, the two trends can be combined to provide learning opportunities that are both rigorous and accessible, and in some cases available free to the student. In 2006-07, more than four thousand five hundred students were able to take an online college course through the running start program, which the community and technical college system makes accessible statewide through its WashingtonOnline consortium. A more concerted effort is needed to make schools and students aware of these opportunities." [ 2008 c 95 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.120 - Administrative hearing—Contract to conduct authorized—Final decision.

RCW 28A.300.120
Administrative hearing—Contract to conduct authorized—Final decision.
Whenever a statute or rule provides for a formal administrative hearing before the superintendent of public instruction under chapter 34.05 RCW, the superintendent of public instruction may contract with the office of administrative hearings to conduct the hearing under chapter 34.12 RCW and may delegate to a designee of the superintendent of public instruction the authority to render the final decision.
[ 1985 c 225 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.03.500.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.131 - Parental involvement—Measures to evaluate level—Models and practices—Recognition.

RCW 28A.300.131
Parental involvement—Measures to evaluate level—Models and practices—Recognition.
There is a sizeable body of research positively supporting the involvement of parents taking an engaged and active role in their child's education. Therefore, the legislature intends to provide state recognition by the center for the improvement of student learning within the office of the superintendent of public instruction for schools that increase the level of direct parental involvement with their child's education. By September 1, 2010, the center for the improvement of student learning shall determine measures that can be used to evaluate the level of parental involvement in a school. The center for the improvement of student learning shall collaborate with school district family and community outreach programs and educational service districts to identify and highlight successful models and practices of parent involvement.
[ 2010 c 235 § 704.]
NOTES:
Finding—2010 c 235: See note following RCW 28A.405.245.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.135 - Center for the improvement of student learning account.

RCW 28A.300.135
Center for the improvement of student learning account.
(1) The center for the improvement of student learning account is hereby established in the custody of the state treasurer. The superintendent of public instruction shall deposit in the account all moneys received from gifts, grants, or endowments for the center for the improvement of student learning. Moneys in the account may be spent only for activities of the center. Disbursements from the account shall be on authorization of the superintendent of public instruction or the superintendent's designee. The account is subject to the allotment procedure provided under chapter 43.88 RCW, but no appropriation is required for disbursements.
(2) The superintendent of public instruction may receive such gifts, grants, and endowments from public or private sources as may be made from time to time, in trust or otherwise, for the use and benefit of the purposes of the center for the improvement of student learning and expend the same or any income therefrom according to the terms of the gifts, grants, or endowments.
[ 1993 c 336 § 502.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Part headings not law—1993 c 336: See notes following RCW 28A.150.210.
Findings—1993 c 336: See note following RCW 28A.150.210.
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RCW 28A.300.1361
Closing the achievement gap—Enhancing data collection and data system capacity—Securing federal funds.
The superintendent of public instruction shall take all actions necessary to secure federal funds to support enhancing data collection and data system capacity in order to monitor progress in closing the achievement gap and to support other innovations and model programs that align education reform and address disproportionality in the public school system.
[ 2009 c 468 § 7.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2009 c 468: See note following RCW 28A.300.136.
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RCW 28A.300.147
Students required to register as sex or kidnapping offenders—Sample policy—Educational materials.
The superintendent of public instruction shall publish on its website, with a link to the safety center web page:
(1) A revised and updated sample policy for schools to follow regarding students required to register as sex or kidnapping offenders; and
(2) Educational materials developed pursuant to RCW 28A.300.145.
[ 2015 c 261 § 13; 2011 c 338 § 6.]
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RCW 28A.300.150
Information on and curricula for the prevention of sexual abuse of students, child abuse, and neglect—Rules.
(1) The superintendent of public instruction shall collect and disseminate to school districts information on and curricula for the coordinated program for the prevention of sexual abuse of students in kindergarten through twelfth grade, child abuse, and neglect established in RCW 28A.300.160. The superintendent shall also adopt rules addressing the prevention of sexual abuse of students in kindergarten through twelfth grade and child abuse for purposes of curricula used in public schools.
(2) Effective July 1, 2018, the superintendent of public instruction and the department of children, youth, and families shall share relevant information in furtherance of this section.
(3) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, on or before June 30, 2019, the superintendent of public instruction must review any existing curricula related to the prevention of sexual abuse of students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The review required by this subsection must evaluate the curricula for alignment with the provisions of RCW 28A.300.160(2).
[ 2018 c 64 § 2; 2006 c 263 § 705; 1994 c 245 § 8; 1987 c 489 § 2. Formerly RCW 28A.03.512.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2018 c 64: See note following RCW 28A.300.160.
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
Intent—1987 c 489: "It is the intent of the legislature to make child abuse and neglect primary prevention education and training available to children, including preschool age children, parents, school employees, and licensed day care providers." [ 1987 c 489 § 1.]
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RCW 28A.300.155
Child sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention and identification public-private partnership account.
The child sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention and identification public-private partnership account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from gifts, grants, or endowments from public or private sources, federal funds, and any appropriations made by the legislature or other sources must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for curriculum and professional development to support instruction on child sexual abuse and sex trafficking prevention and identification. 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.
[ 2023 c 328 § 3.]
NOTES:
Findings—2023 c 328: See note following RCW 28A.320.168.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.164 - Energy information program.

RCW 28A.300.164
Energy information program.
The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall develop an energy information program for use in local school districts. The program shall utilize existing curriculum which may include curriculum as developed by districts or the state relating to the requirement under RCW 28A.230.020 that schools provide instruction in science with special reference to the environment, and shall include but not be limited to the following elements:
(1) The fundamental role energy plays in the national and regional economy;
(2) Descriptions and explanations of the various sources of energy which are used both regionally and nationally;
(3) Descriptions and explanations of the ways to use various energy sources more efficiently; and
(4) Advantages and disadvantages to the various sources of present and future supplies of energy.
Under this section the office of superintendent of public instruction shall emphasize providing teacher training, promoting the use of local energy experts in the classroom, and dissemination of energy education curriculum.
[ 1990 c 301 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—1990 c 301: "The legislature finds that the state is facing an impending energy supply crisis. The legislature further finds that keeping the importance of energy in the minds of state residents is essential as a means to help avert a future energy supply crisis and that citizens need to be aware of the importance and trade-offs associated with energy efficiency, the implications of wasteful uses of energy, and the need for long-term stable supplies of energy. One efficient and effective method of informing the state's citizens on energy issues is to begin in the school system, where information may guide energy use decisions for decades into the future." [ 1990 c 301 § 1.]
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RCW 28A.300.165
National guard high school career training and national guard youth challenge program—Rules.
(1) In addition to any other powers and duties as provided by law, the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the military department, shall adopt rules governing and authorizing the acceptance of national guard high school career training and the national guard youth challenge program in lieu of either required high school credits or elective high school credits.
(2) With the exception of students enrolled in the national guard youth challenge program, students enrolled in such national guard programs shall be considered enrolled in the common school last attended preceding enrollment in such national guard program.
(3) The superintendent shall adopt rules to ensure that students who successfully complete the national guard youth challenge program are granted an appropriate number of high school credits, based on the students' levels of academic proficiency as measured by the program.
[ 2006 c 263 § 406; 2002 c 291 § 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 262 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.305.170, 28A.04.133.]
NOTES:
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
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RCW 28A.300.170
State general fund—Estimates for state support to public schools, from.
At such time as the governor shall determine under the provisions of chapter 43.88 RCW, the superintendent of public instruction shall submit such detailed estimates and other information to the governor and in such form as the governor shall determine of the total estimated amount required for appropriation from the state general fund for state support to public schools during the ensuing biennium.
[ 1980 c 6 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.41.040. Prior: 1945 c 141 § 11; Rem. Supp. 1945 § 4940-9. Formerly RCW 28A.41.040, 28.41.040.]
NOTES:
Severability—1980 c 6: See note following RCW 28A.515.320.