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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.640 - Sexual Equality. › 28A.640.900 - Chapter supplementary.

RCW 28A.640.900
Chapter supplementary.
This chapter shall be supplementary to, and shall not supersede, existing law and procedures and future amendments thereto relating to unlawful discrimination based on sex.
[ 1975 1st ex.s. c 226 § 6. Formerly RCW 28A.85.900.]
NOTES:
Severability—1975 1st ex.s. c 226: See note following RCW 28A.640.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.642 - Discrimination Prohibition. › 28A.642.005 - Findings.

RCW 28A.642.005
Findings.
The legislature finds that in 1975 legislation was adopted, codified as chapter 28A.640 RCW, recognizing the deleterious effect of discrimination on the basis of sex, specifically prohibiting such discrimination in Washington public schools, and requiring the office of the superintendent of public instruction to monitor and enforce compliance. The legislature further finds that, while numerous state and federal laws prohibit discrimination on other bases in addition to sex, the common school provisions in Title 28A RCW do not include specific acknowledgment of the right to be free from discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, nor do any common school provisions specifically direct the office of the superintendent of public instruction to monitor and enforce compliance with these laws. The legislature finds that one of the recommendations made to the legislature by the *achievement gap oversight and accountability committee created in chapter 468, Laws of 2009, was that the office of the superintendent of public instruction should be specifically authorized to take affirmative steps to ensure that school districts comply with all civil rights laws, similar to what has already been authorized in chapter 28A.640 RCW with respect to discrimination on the basis of sex.
[ 2010 c 240 § 1.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The "achievement gap oversight and accountability committee" was renamed the "educational opportunity gap oversight and accountability committee" by 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 § 33.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.642 - Discrimination Prohibition. › 28A.642.010 - Discrimination prohibited—Definitions.

RCW 28A.642.010
Discrimination prohibited—Definitions.
Discrimination in Washington public schools on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability is prohibited. The definitions given these terms in chapter 49.60 RCW apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
[ 2010 c 240 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.642 - Discrimination Prohibition. › 28A.642.020 - Rules and guidelines.

RCW 28A.642.020
Rules and guidelines.
The superintendent of public instruction shall develop rules and guidelines to eliminate discrimination prohibited in RCW 28A.642.010 as it applies to public school employment, counseling and guidance services to students, recreational and athletic activities for students, access to course offerings, and in textbooks and instructional materials used by students.
[ 2010 c 240 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.642 - Discrimination Prohibition. › 28A.642.030 - Compliance—Monitoring—Compliance enforcement.

RCW 28A.642.030
Compliance—Monitoring—Compliance enforcement.
The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall monitor local school districts' compliance with this chapter, and shall establish a compliance timetable, rules, and guidelines for enforcement of this chapter.
[ 2010 c 240 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.642 - Discrimination Prohibition. › 28A.642.040 - Individual right of action.

RCW 28A.642.040
Individual right of action.
Any person aggrieved by a violation of this chapter, or aggrieved by the violation of any rule or guideline adopted under this chapter, has a right of action in superior court for civil damages and such equitable relief as the court determines.
[ 2010 c 240 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.642 - Discrimination Prohibition. › 28A.642.050 - Authority of superintendent of public instruction—Administrative orders.

RCW 28A.642.050
Authority of superintendent of public instruction—Administrative orders.
The superintendent of public instruction has the power to enforce and obtain compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and guidelines adopted under this chapter, by appropriate order made pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW. The order may include, but is not limited to, termination of all or part of state apportionment or categorical moneys to the offending school district, termination of specified programs in which violations may be flagrant within the offending school district, institution of corrective action, and the placement of the offending school district on probation with appropriate sanctions until compliance is achieved.
[ 2010 c 240 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.642 - Discrimination Prohibition. › 28A.642.060 - Chapter supplementary.

RCW 28A.642.060
Chapter supplementary.
This chapter is supplementary to, and does not supersede, existing law and procedures and future amendments to those laws and procedures relating to unlawful discrimination.
[ 2010 c 240 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.642 - Discrimination Prohibition. › 28A.642.070 - Schools established under state-tribal education compacts.

RCW 28A.642.070
Schools established under state-tribal education compacts.
Nothing in this chapter prohibits schools established under chapter 28A.715 RCW from:
(1) Implementing a policy of Indian preference in employment; or
(2) Prioritizing the admission of tribal members where capacity of the school's programs or facilities is not as large as demand.
[ 2013 c 242 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.642 - Discrimination Prohibition. › 28A.642.090 - Primary contact.

RCW 28A.642.090
Primary contact.
(1) Each school district shall designate one person in the school district as the primary contact regarding school district compliance with this chapter. In addition to any other duties required by law and the school district, the primary contact must:
(a) Ensure that complaints of discrimination communicated to the school district are promptly investigated and resolved; and
(b) Communicate with the primary contact regarding the school district's policy and procedure prohibiting harassment, intimidation, and bullying under RCW 28A.600.477, and the primary contact regarding the school district's policies and procedures related to transgender students under RCW 28A.642.080.
(2) The primary contact may also serve as the primary contact regarding the school district's policy and procedure prohibiting harassment, intimidation, and bullying under RCW 28A.600.477 and the primary contact regarding the school district's policy and procedure related to transgender students under RCW 28A.642.080.
[ 2023 c 242 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.645 - Appeals From Board. › 28A.645.010 - Appeals—Notice of—Scope—Time limitation.

RCW 28A.645.010
Appeals—Notice of—Scope—Time limitation.
(1) Any person, or persons, either severally or collectively, aggrieved by any decision or order of any school official or board, within thirty days after the rendition of such decision or order, or of the failure to act upon the same when properly presented, may appeal the same to the superior court of the county in which the school district or part thereof is situated, by filing with the secretary of the school board if the appeal is from board action or failure to act, otherwise with the proper school official, and filing with the clerk of the superior court, a notice of appeal which shall set forth in a clear and concise manner the errors complained of.
(2)(a) Appeals by teachers, principals, supervisors, superintendents, or other certificated employees from the actions of school boards with respect to discharge or other action adversely affecting their contract status, or failure to renew their contracts for the next ensuing term shall be governed by the appeal provisions of chapters 28A.400 and 28A.405 RCW therefor and in all other cases shall be governed by chapter 28A.645 RCW.
(b) Appeals from nonrenewal or discharge by employees of school districts that are dissolved due to financial insolvency shall be as provided in RCW 28A.315.229.
[ 2012 c 186 § 22; 1990 c 33 § 544; 1971 ex.s. c 282 § 40; 1969 ex.s. c 34 § 17; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.88.010. Prior: 1961 c 241 § 9; 1909 c 97 p 362 § 1; RRS § 5064. Formerly RCW 28A.88.010, 28.88.010.] [SLC-RO-1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 186: See note following RCW 28A.315.025.
Rule-making authority—2012 c 186: See RCW 28A.315.902.
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 282: See note following RCW 28A.310.010.
RCW 28A.645.010 not applicable to contract renewal of school superintendent: RCW 28A.400.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.645 - Appeals From Board. › 28A.645.020 - Transcript filed, certified.

RCW 28A.645.020
Transcript filed, certified.
Within twenty days of service of the notice of appeal, the school board, at its expense, or the school official, at such official's expense, shall file the complete transcript of the evidence and the papers and exhibits relating to the decision for which a complaint has been filed. Such filings shall be certified to be correct.
[ 1971 ex.s. c 282 § 41. Formerly RCW 28A.88.013.]
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.645 - Appeals From Board. › 28A.645.030 - Appeal to be heard de novo and expeditiously.

RCW 28A.645.030
Appeal to be heard de novo and expeditiously.
Any appeal to the superior court shall be heard de novo by the superior court. Such appeal shall be heard expeditiously.
[ 1971 ex.s. c 282 § 42. Formerly RCW 28A.88.015.]
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.645 - Appeals From Board. › 28A.645.040 - Certified copy of decision to county assessor when school district boundaries changed.

RCW 28A.645.040
Certified copy of decision to county assessor when school district boundaries changed.
In cases of appeal resulting in the change of any school district boundaries the decision shall within five days thereafter be also certified by the proper officer to the county assessor of the county, or to the county assessors of the counties, wherein the territory may lie.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.88.090. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 364 § 8; RRS § 5071. Formerly RCW 28A.88.090, 28.88.090.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.650 - Education Technology. › 28A.650.010 - Definitions.

RCW 28A.650.010
Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.
(1) "Digital citizenship" includes the norms of appropriate, responsible, and healthy behavior related to current technology use, including digital and media literacy, ethics, etiquette, and security. The term also includes the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, develop, produce, and interpret media, as well as internet safety and cyberbullying prevention and response.
(2) "Learning device" means an internet-accessible computer, tablet, or other device, with an appropriate operating system, software applications, and data security, that can be used to access curricula, educational web applications and websites, and learning management systems, and with telecommunications capabilities sufficient for videoconferencing.
[ 2021 c 301 § 2; 2017 c 90 § 1; 1993 c 336 § 702.]
NOTES:
Finding—Purpose—2021 c 301: See note following RCW 28A.650.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.650 - Education Technology. › 28A.650.035 - Gifts, grants, and endowments.

RCW 28A.650.035
Gifts, grants, and endowments.
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 educational technology and expend the same or any income therefrom according to the terms of the gifts, grants, or endowments.
[ 2010 1st sp.s. c 9 § 3; 1993 c 336 § 708.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2010 1st sp.s. c 9: "This act takes effect July 1, 2010." [ 2010 1st sp.s. c 9 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.650 - Education Technology. › 28A.650.050 - Digital citizenship, internet safety, and media literacy—Web-based location with links recommending practices and resources.

RCW 28A.650.050
Digital citizenship, internet safety, and media literacy—Web-based location with links recommending practices and resources.
(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall create a web-based location with links to recommended successful practices and resources to support digital citizenship, media literacy, and internet safety for use in the 2017-18 school year. The web-based location must incorporate the information gathered by the survey in section 3, chapter 90, Laws of 2017.
(2) Thereafter, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall continue to identify and develop additional open educational resources to support digital citizenship, media literacy, and internet safety in schools for the web-based location.
(3) Media literacy resources must consist of a balance of sources and perspectives.
[ 2017 c 90 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.650 - Education Technology. › 28A.650.065 - Technology grant program.

RCW 28A.650.065
Technology grant program.
(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall develop and administer a technology grant program, as described in this section, to advance the following objectives:
(a) Attain a universal 1:1 student to learning device ratio;
(b) Expand technical support and training of school and district staff in using technology to support student learning; and
(c) Develop district-based and school-based capacity to assist students and their families in accessing and using technology to support student learning.
(2) The following entities, individually or in cooperation, may apply to the office of the superintendent of public instruction for a grant under this section: A public school as defined in RCW 28A.150.010; a school district; an educational service district; the Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth; and the state school for the blind.
(3) At a minimum, grant applications must include:
(a) The applicant's technology plan for accomplishing the goals of the grant program, the applicant's student demographics, including the percent of students eligible for free and reduced-price meals, and any specialized technology needs of the applicant's students, such as students with disabilities and English learners who may need adaptive or assistive technologies; and
(b) A description of preexisting programs and funding sources used by the applicant to provide learning devices to students, staff, or both.
(4) When ranking and selecting applicants, the office of the superintendent of public instruction must prioritize both of the following:
(a) Applicants without preexisting programs to provide a device for every student and that have 30 percent or more students eligible for free and reduced-price meals; and
(b) Applicants with students who have specialized technology needs.
[ 2021 c 301 § 4.]
NOTES:
Finding—Purpose—2021 c 301: See note following RCW 28A.650.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.650 - Education Technology. › 28A.650.070 - Technology initiatives—Technology levies—Data—Reports.

RCW 28A.650.070
Technology initiatives—Technology levies—Data—Reports.
(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall collect and analyze the following data:
(a) Demographic, distribution, and other data related to technology initiatives; and
(b) Biennial survey data on school and school district progress to accomplish the objectives listed in RCW 28A.650.065(1).
(2) By November 1, 2022, and by November 1st every even year thereafter, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall provide a report to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the legislature, in accordance with RCW 43.01.036, with:
(a) A summary of the technology initiatives data collected under subsection (1) of this section;
(b) The status of the state's progress in accomplishing the following: (i) Accelerate student access to learning devices and related goods and services; (ii) expand training programs and technical assistance on using technology to support student learning; and (iii) build the capacity of schools and districts to support digital navigation services for students and their families;
(c) Recommendations for improving the administration and oversight of the technology initiatives; and
(d) An update on innovative and collaborative activities occurring in communities across the state to support widespread public technology literacy and fluency, as well as student universal access to learning devices.
(3) By November 1, 2022, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall survey districts, collect data, and provide a report to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the legislature that contains, at a minimum, the following:
(a) A list of districts that have a separate technology levy;
(b) The total amount of funding generated by the technology levies; and
(c) A detailed breakdown on how the funds generated by the technology levies are being used, including, but not limited to, the number of technology devices being purchased with those funds, personnel costs related to servicing and maintaining those devices covered by those funds, and any training or professional development for use of technology provided with those funds.
(4) For the purposes of this section, "technology initiatives" means the technology grants awarded by the office of the superintendent of public instruction under RCW 28A.650.065, and the provision of technology consultation, procurement, and training by educational service districts under RCW 28A.650.060.
[ 2021 c 301 § 5.]
NOTES:
Finding—Purpose—2021 c 301: See note following RCW 28A.650.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.655 - Academic Achievement and Accountability. › 28A.655.005 - Findings.

RCW 28A.655.005
Findings.
The legislature finds that the purpose of Washington's accountability system is to improve student learning and student achievement of the essential academic learning requirement standards so that each individual student will be given the opportunity to become a responsible citizen and successfully live, learn, and work in the twenty-first century. To achieve this purpose, the accountability system should be based on student achievement and continuous improvement at all levels of Washington's education system and on a fundamental principle that all public school students have access to curriculum and instruction that is aligned to the standards.
The legislature further finds that the accountability system should rely on local responsibility and leadership. Districts and schools should be expected to improve and be evaluated based on their improvement over time. Districts should recognize exceptional progress and work closely with schools needing assistance.
The legislature further finds that the accountability system must be simple to use and understand. Consequences must be predictable and fair. Differences among students, schools, and districts should be recognized and respected as the system is implemented. There should be a balance of each student's right to privacy and the public's right to know the overall levels of learning and achievement at the school, district, and state levels. In addition, the accountability system should be continuously reviewed and improved as more is learned about how schools operate to meet the learning needs of Washington's students.
[ 1999 c 388 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.655 - Academic Achievement and Accountability. › 28A.655.006 - Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.

RCW 28A.655.006
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 § 50.]
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.655 - Academic Achievement and Accountability. › 28A.655.010 - Washington commission on student learning—Definitions.

RCW 28A.655.010
Washington commission on student learning—Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout RCW * 28A.630.885 and 28A.300.130.
(1) "Commission" means the commission on student learning created in *RCW 28A.630.885.
(2) "Student learning goals" mean[s] the goals established in RCW 28A.150.210.
(3) "Essential academic learning requirements" means more specific academic and technical skills and knowledge, based on the student learning goals, as determined under *RCW 28A.630.885(3)(a). Essential academic learning requirements shall not limit the instructional strategies used by schools or school districts or require the use of specific curriculum.
(4) "Performance standards" or "standards" means the criteria used to determine if a student has successfully learned the specific knowledge or skill being assessed as determined under *RCW 28A.630.885(3)(b). The standards should be set at internationally competitive levels.
(5) "Assessment system" or "student assessment system" means a series of assessments used to determine if students have successfully learned the essential academic learning requirements. The assessment system shall be developed under *RCW 28A.630.885(3)(b).
(6) "Performance-based education system" means an education system in which a significantly greater emphasis is placed on how well students are learning, and significantly less emphasis is placed on state-level laws and rules that dictate how instruction is to be provided. The performance-based education system does not require that schools use an outcome-based instructional model. Decisions regarding how instruction is provided are to be made, to the greatest extent possible, by schools and school districts, not by the state.
[ 1993 c 336 § 201. Formerly RCW 28A.630.883.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 28A.630.885 was recodified as RCW 28A.655.060 pursuant to 1999 c 388 § 607. RCW 28A.655.060 was subsequently repealed by 2004 c 19 § 206.
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.655 - Academic Achievement and Accountability. › 28A.655.071 - Revised essential academic learning requirements—Legislative review—Implementation.

RCW 28A.655.071
Revised essential academic learning requirements—Legislative review—Implementation.
(1) By August 2, 2010, the superintendent of public instruction may revise the *state essential academic learning requirements authorized under RCW 28A.655.070 for mathematics, reading, writing, and communication by provisionally adopting a common set of standards for students in grades kindergarten through twelve. The revised *state essential academic learning requirements may be substantially identical with the standards developed by a multistate consortium in which Washington participated, must be consistent with the requirements of RCW 28A.655.070, and may include additional standards if the additional standards do not exceed fifteen percent of the standards for each content area. However, the superintendent of public instruction shall not take steps to implement the provisionally adopted standards until the education committees of the house of representatives and the senate have an opportunity to review the standards.
(2) By January 1, 2011, the superintendent of public instruction shall submit to the education committees of the house of representatives and the senate:
(a) A detailed comparison of the provisionally adopted standards and the *state essential academic learning requirements as of June 10, 2010, including the comparative level of rigor and specificity of the standards and the implications of any identified differences; and
(b) An estimated timeline and costs to the state and to school districts to implement the provisionally adopted standards, including providing necessary training, realignment of curriculum, adjustment of state assessments, and other actions.
(3) The superintendent may implement the revisions to the *essential academic learning requirements under this section after the 2011 legislative session unless otherwise directed by the legislature.
[ 2010 c 235 § 601.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The term "essential academic learning requirements" in RCW 28A.655.070 was changed to "state learning standards" by 2019 c 252 s 119.
Finding—2010 c 235: See note following RCW 28A.405.245.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.655 - Academic Achievement and Accountability. › 28A.655.090 - Statewide student assessment—Reporting requirements.

RCW 28A.655.090
Statewide student assessment—Reporting requirements.
(1) By September 10, 1998, and by September 10th each year thereafter, the superintendent of public instruction shall report to schools, school districts, and the legislature on the results of the statewide student assessment.
(2) The reports shall include the assessment results by school and school district, and include changes over time. For the statewide student assessment, results shall be reported as follows:
(a) The percentage of students meeting the standards;
(b) The percentage of students performing at each level of the assessment;
(c) Disaggregation of results by at least the following subgroups of students: White, Black, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian, Pacific Islander/Hawaiian Native, low income, transitional bilingual, migrant, special education, and, beginning with the 2009-10 school year, students covered by section 504 of the federal rehabilitation act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794); and
(d) A learning improvement index that shows changes in student performance within the different levels of student learning reported on the statewide student assessment.
(3) The reports shall contain data regarding the different characteristics of schools, such as poverty levels, percent of English as a second language students, dropout rates, attendance, percent of students in special education, and student mobility so that districts and schools can learn from the improvement efforts of other schools and districts with similar characteristics.
(4) The reports shall contain student scores on mandated tests by comparable Washington schools of similar characteristics.
(5) The reports shall contain information on public school choice options available to students, including vocational education.
(6) The reports shall be posted on the superintendent of public instruction's internet website.
(7) To protect the privacy of students, the results of schools and districts that test fewer than ten students in a grade level shall not be reported. In addition, in order to ensure that results are reported accurately, the superintendent of public instruction shall maintain the confidentiality of statewide data files until the superintendent determines that the data are complete and accurate.
(8) The superintendent of public instruction shall monitor the percentage and number of special education and limited English-proficient students exempted from taking the assessments by schools and school districts to ensure the exemptions are in compliance with exemption guidelines.
[ 2019 c 252 § 120; 2008 c 165 § 3; 1999 c 388 § 301; 1998 c 319 § 301. Formerly RCW 28A.630.889.]
NOTES:
Intent—2019 c 252: See note following RCW 28A.655.250.
Part headings not law—1998 c 319: See note following RCW 28A.300.320.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.655 - Academic Achievement and Accountability. › 28A.655.095 - Students with cognitive disabilities—Alternative assessment system.

RCW 28A.655.095
Students with cognitive disabilities—Alternative assessment system.
The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall continue to actively collaborate with teachers and directors of special education programs in the development and implementation of a process to transition from the current portfolio system of assessment of students with significant cognitive challenges to a performance task-based alternative assessment system based on state standards. Before such time as a new assessment becomes available, and within existing resources, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall coordinate efforts to: Align academic goals in a student's individualized education program with the current statewide assessment system by identifying detailed statewide alternate achievement benchmarks for use by teachers in the current portfolio system; develop a transparent and reliable scoring process; efficiently use technology; and develop a sensible approval process to shorten the time involved in developing and collecting current assessment data for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
[ 2011 c 75 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—2011 c 75: "The legislature finds that:
(1) One of the difficult issues facing states and school districts throughout the country is the meaningful inclusion of students with significant cognitive challenges in their current state assessment and accountability systems.
(2) Assessment and accountability systems provide valuable information to parents and educators, and all students deserve a system that encourages them to meaningfully access and make progress in the general education curriculum. Nevertheless, assessing the academic knowledge and skills of students with unique and significant cognitive disabilities can be challenging concerning the student's access to and progress in the general education curriculum. Furthermore, the development of meaningful assessment portfolios in the current system can be extremely time-consuming for both teachers and students, provide limited information for parents, and include questionable test and measurement practices." [ 2011 c 75 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.655 - Academic Achievement and Accountability. › 28A.655.100 - Performance goals—Reporting requirements.

RCW 28A.655.100
Performance goals—Reporting requirements.
Each school district board of directors shall:
(1)(a) Annually report to parents and to the community in a public meeting and annually report in writing the following information:
(i) District-wide and school-level performance improvement goals;
(ii) Student performance relative to the goals; and
(iii) District-wide and school-level plans to achieve the goals, including curriculum and instruction, parental or guardian involvement, and resources available to parents and guardians to help students meet the state standards;
(b) Report annually in a news release to the local media the district's progress toward meeting the district-wide and school-level goals; and
(c) Include the school-level goals, student performance relative to the goals, and a summary of school-level plans to achieve the goals in each school's annual school performance report under RCW 28A.655.110.
(2) School districts in which ten or fewer students in the district or in a school in the district are eligible to be assessed in a grade level are not required to report numerical improvement goals and performance relative to the goals, but are required to report to parents and the community their plans to improve student achievement.
[ 1999 c 388 § 302.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.655 - Academic Achievement and Accountability. › 28A.655.115 - Outreach and feedback—Working group—Model feedback tools and strategies.

RCW 28A.655.115
Outreach and feedback—Working group—Model feedback tools and strategies.
(1) Beginning with the 2010-11 school year, each school shall conduct outreach and seek feedback from a broad and diverse range of parents, other individuals, and organizations in the community regarding their experiences with the school. The school shall summarize the responses in its annual report under RCW 28A.655.110.
(2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall create a working group with representatives of organizations representing parents, teachers, and principals as well as diverse communities. The working group shall also include a representative from the *achievement gap oversight and accountability committee. By September 1, 2010, the working group shall develop model feedback tools and strategies that school districts may use to facilitate the feedback process required in subsection (1) of this section. The model tools and strategies are intended to provide assistance to school districts. School districts are encouraged to adapt the models or develop unique tools and strategies that best fit the circumstances in their communities.
[ 2010 c 235 § 702.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The "achievement gap oversight and accountability committee" was renamed the "educational opportunity gap oversight and accountability committee" by 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 § 33.
Finding—2010 c 235: See note following RCW 28A.405.245.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.655 - Academic Achievement and Accountability. › 28A.655.130 - Accountability implementation funds.

RCW 28A.655.130
Accountability implementation funds.
(1) To the extent funds are appropriated, the office of the superintendent of public instruction annually shall allocate accountability implementation funds to school districts. The purposes of the funds are to: Develop and update student learning improvement plans; implement curriculum materials and instructional strategies; provide staff professional development to implement the selected curricula and instruction; develop and implement assessment strategies and training in assessment scoring; and fund other activities intended to improve student learning for all students, including students with diverse needs. Activities funded by the allocations must be consistent with the school or district improvement plan, designed to improve the ability of teachers and other instructional certificated and classified staff to assist students in meeting the essential academic learning requirements, and designed to achieve state and local accountability goals. Activities funded by the allocations shall be designed to protect the teachers' instructional time with students and minimize the use of substitute teachers.
(2) Schools receiving funds shall develop, update as needed, and keep on file a school student learning improvement plan to achieve the student learning goals and essential academic learning requirements and to implement the assessment system as it is developed. The plan shall delineate how the accountability implementation funds will be used to accomplish the requirements of this section. The plan shall be made available to the public and to others upon request.
(3) The amount of allocations shall be determined in the omnibus appropriations act.
(4) The state schools for the deaf and blind are eligible to receive allocations under this section.
(5) The superintendent of public instruction may adopt timelines and rules as necessary under chapter 34.05 RCW to administer the program, and require that schools and districts submit reports regarding the use of the funds.
[ 1999 c 388 § 402.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.655 - Academic Achievement and Accountability. › 28A.655.140 - Technical assistance.

RCW 28A.655.140
Technical assistance.
(1) In order to increase the availability and quality of technical assistance statewide, the superintendent of public instruction, subject to available funding, may employ school improvement coordinators and school improvement specialists to provide assistance to schools and districts. The improvement specialists shall serve on a rotating basis and shall not be permanent employees.
(2) The types of assistance provided by the improvement coordinators and specialists may include, but need not be limited to:
(a) Assistance to schools to use student performance data and develop improvement plans based on those data;
(b) Consultation with schools and districts concerning their performance on the Washington assessment of student learning and other assessments;
(c) Consultation concerning curricula that aligns with the essential academic learning requirements and the Washington assessment of student learning and that meets the needs of diverse learners;
(d) Assistance in the identification and implementation of research-based instructional practices;
(e) Staff training that emphasizes effective instructional strategies and classroom-based assessment;
(f) Assistance in developing and implementing family and community involvement programs; and
(g) Other assistance to schools and school districts intended to improve student learning.
[ 1999 c 388 § 403.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.655 - Academic Achievement and Accountability. › 28A.655.150 - Consolidation of requirements for categorical grant programs—Use of electronic applications and reporting.

RCW 28A.655.150
Consolidation of requirements for categorical grant programs—Use of electronic applications and reporting.
The superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with school district personnel, shall consolidate and streamline the planning, application, and reporting requirements for major state and federal categorical and grant programs. The superintendent also shall take actions to increase the use of online electronic applications and reporting.
[ 1999 c 388 § 602.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.655 - Academic Achievement and Accountability. › 28A.655.180 - Waivers for educational restructuring programs.

RCW 28A.655.180
Waivers for educational restructuring programs.
(1) The state board of education may grant waivers to districts from the provisions of statutes or rules relating to: The length of the school year; student-to-teacher ratios; and other administrative rules that in the opinion of the state board of education may need to be waived in order for a district to implement a plan for restructuring its educational program or the educational program of individual schools within the district.
(2) The state board of education may adopt rules establishing the waiver application process under this section.
[ 2018 c 177 § 507; (2018 c 177 § 506 expired June 30, 2019); (2012 c 53 § 9 expired June 30, 2019); (2011 c 260 § 9 expired June 30, 2019); 2009 c 543 § 3; (1997 c 431 § 23 expired June 30, 1999); 1995 c 208 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.630.945.]
NOTES:
Expiration date—2018 c 177 § 506: "Section 506 of this act expires June 30, 2019." [ 2018 c 177 § 704.]
Effective dates—2018 c 177 §§ 201, 202, 501-504, 507, and 701: See note following RCW 28A.150.222.
Finding—Intent—2018 c 177: See note following RCW 28A.305.905.
Finding—Intent—2009 c 543: "The legislature continues to support school districts seeking innovations to further the educational experiences of students and staff while also realizing increased efficiencies in day-to-day operations. School districts have suggested that efficiencies in heating, lighting, or maintenance expenses could be possible if districts were given the ability to create a more flexible calendar. Furthermore, the legislature finds that a flexible calendar could be beneficial to student learning by allowing for the use of the unscheduled days for professional development activities, planning, tutoring, special programs, parent conferences, and athletic events. A flexible calendar also has the potential to ease the burden of long commutes on students in rural areas and to lower absenteeism.
School districts in several western states have operated on a four-day school week and report increased efficiencies, family support, and reduced absenteeism, with no negative impact on student learning. Small rural school districts in particular could benefit due to their high per-pupil costs for transportation and utilities. Therefore, the legislature intends to provide increased flexibility to a limited number of school districts to explore the potential value of operating on a flexible calendar, so long as adequate safeguards are put in place to prevent any negative impact on student learning." [ 2009 c 543 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.655 - Academic Achievement and Accountability. › 28A.655.185 - Intent—Apple award program.

RCW 28A.655.185
Intent—Apple award program.
(1) It is the intent of the legislature, through the creation of the apple award, to honor and reward students in Washington's public elementary schools who have shown significant improvement in their school's results on the statewide student assessment.
(2) The apple award program is created to honor and reward public elementary schools that have the greatest combined average increase in the percentage of students meeting the fourth grade reading, mathematics, and writing standards on the statewide student assessment each school year. Beginning in the 2014-15 school year, the award shall be based on the percentage of students meeting the fourth grade English language arts and mathematics standards. The program shall be administered by the superintendent of public instruction.
(3) Within the amounts appropriated for this purpose, each school that receives an apple award shall be provided with a twenty-five thousand dollar grant to be used for capital construction purposes that have been selected by students in the school and approved by the district's school directors. The funds may be used exclusively for capital construction projects on school property or on other public property in the community, city, or county in which the school is located.
[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 22 § 9; 2005 c 495 § 1.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2013 2nd sp.s. c 22: See note following RCW 28A.655.068.
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RCW 28A.655.200
Norm-referenced assessments—Diagnostic assessments.
(1) The legislature intends to permit school districts to offer norm-referenced assessments, make diagnostic tools available to school districts, and provide funding for diagnostic assessments to enhance student learning at all grade levels and provide early intervention before the high school statewide student assessment.
(2) In addition to the diagnostic assessments provided under this section, school districts may, at their own expense, administer norm-referenced assessments to students.
(3) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall post on its website for voluntary use by school districts, a guide of diagnostic assessments. The assessments in the guide, to the extent possible, shall include the characteristics listed in subsection (4) of this section.
(4) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this purpose, beginning September 1, 2007, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall make diagnostic assessments in reading, writing, mathematics, and science in elementary, middle, and high school grades available to school districts. Subject to funds appropriated for this purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall also provide funding to school districts for administration of diagnostic assessments to help improve student learning, identify academic weaknesses, enhance student planning and guidance, and develop targeted instructional strategies to assist students before the high school statewide student assessment. To the greatest extent possible, the assessments shall be:
(a) Aligned to the state's grade level expectations;
(b) Individualized to each student's performance level;
(c) Administered efficiently to provide results either immediately or within two weeks;
(d) Capable of measuring individual student growth over time and allowing student progress to be compared to other students across the country;
(e) Readily available to parents; and
(f) Cost-effective.
(5) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall offer training at statewide and regional staff development activities in:
(a) The interpretation of diagnostic assessments; and
(b) Application of instructional strategies that will increase student learning based on diagnostic assessment data.
[ 2019 c 252 § 121; 2009 c 539 § 1; 2007 c 354 § 8; 2006 c 117 § 4; 2005 c 217 § 2.]
NOTES:
Intent—2019 c 252: See note following RCW 28A.655.250.
Effective date—2009 c 539: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2009." [ 2009 c 539 § 7.]
Findings—Intent—2007 c 354: See note following RCW 28A.655.070.
Intent—2006 c 117: See note following RCW 28A.600.045.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.655 - Academic Achievement and Accountability. › 28A.655.220 - Washington kindergarten inventory of developing skills—Fairness and bias review.

RCW 28A.655.220
Washington kindergarten inventory of developing skills—Fairness and bias review.
Before implementing the Washington kindergarten inventory of developing skills as provided under RCW 28A.150.315, the superintendent of public instruction and the department of children, youth, and families must assure that a fairness and bias review of the assessment process has been conducted, including providing an opportunity for input from the educational opportunity gap oversight and accountability committee under RCW 28A.300.136 and from an additional diverse group of community representatives, parents, and educators to be convened by the superintendent and the secretary of the department.
[ 2018 c 58 § 28; 2011 c 340 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.