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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.405 - Certificated Employees. › 28A.405.380 - Adverse change in contract status of certificated employee, including nonrenewal of contract—Appeal from—Direct judicial appeal, when.

RCW 28A.405.380
Adverse change in contract status of certificated employee, including nonrenewal of contract—Appeal from—Direct judicial appeal, when.
In the event that an employee, with the exception of a provisional employee as defined in RCW 28A.405.220, receives a notice of probable cause pursuant to RCW 28A.405.300 or 28A.405.210 stating that by reason of a lack of sufficient funds or loss of levy election the employment contract of such employee should not be renewed for the next ensuing school term or that the same should be adversely affected, the employee may appeal any said probable cause determination directly to the superior court of the county in which the school district is located. Such appeal shall be perfected by serving upon the secretary of the school board and filing with the clerk of the superior court a notice of appeal within ten days after receiving the probable cause notice. The notice of appeal shall set forth in a clear and concise manner the action appealed from. The superior court shall determine whether or not there was sufficient cause for the action as specified in the probable cause notice, which cause must be proven by a preponderance of the evidence, and shall base its determination solely upon the cause or causes stated in the notice of the employee. The appeal provided in this section shall be tried as an ordinary civil action: PROVIDED, That the board of directors' determination of priorities for the expenditure of funds shall be subject to superior court review pursuant to the standards set forth in RCW 28A.405.340: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the provisions of RCW 28A.405.350 and 28A.405.360 shall be applicable thereto.
[ 1990 c 33 § 401; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 114 § 8; 1973 c 49 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 34 § 18. Formerly RCW 28A.58.515.]
NOTES:
Savings—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 114: See notes following RCW 28A.400.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.405 - Certificated Employees. › 28A.405.400 - Payroll deductions authorized for employees.

RCW 28A.405.400
Payroll deductions authorized for employees.
In addition to other deductions permitted by law, any person authorized to disburse funds in payment of salaries or wages to employees of school districts, upon written request of at least ten percent of the employees, shall make deductions as they authorize, subject to the limitations of district equipment or personnel. Any person authorized to disburse funds shall not be required to make other deductions for employees if fewer than ten percent of the employees make the request for the same payee. Moneys so deducted shall be paid or applied monthly by the school district for the purposes specified by the employee. The employer may not derive any financial benefit from such deductions. A deduction authorized before July 28, 1991, shall be subject to the law in effect at the time the deduction was authorized.
[ 1991 c 116 § 18; 1972 ex.s. c 39 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.67.095.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.405 - Certificated Employees. › 28A.405.410 - Payroll deductions authorized for certificated employees—Savings.

RCW 28A.405.410
Payroll deductions authorized for certificated employees—Savings.
Nothing in RCW 28A.405.400 shall be construed to annul or modify any lawful agreement heretofore entered into between any school district and any representative of its employees or other existing lawful agreements and obligations in effect on May 23, 1972.
[ 1990 c 33 § 402; 1972 ex.s. c 39 § 2. Formerly RCW 28A.67.096.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.405 - Certificated Employees. › 28A.405.460 - Lunch period for certificated employees.

RCW 28A.405.460
Lunch period for certificated employees.
All certificated employees of school districts shall be allowed a reasonable lunch period of not less than thirty continuous minutes per day during the regular school lunch periods and during which they shall have no assigned duties: PROVIDED, That local districts may work out other arrangements with the consent of all affected parties.
[ 1995 c 335 § 702; 1991 c 116 § 15; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.58.275. Prior: 1965 c 18 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.58.275, 28.58.275.]
NOTES:
Part headings, table of contents not law—1995 c 335: See note following RCW 28A.150.360.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.405 - Certificated Employees. › 28A.405.465 - Use of classified personnel to supervise in noninstructional activities.

RCW 28A.405.465
Use of classified personnel to supervise in noninstructional activities.
Any school district may employ classified personnel to supervise school children in noninstructional activities, and in instructional activities while under the supervision of a certificated employee.
[ 1997 c 13 § 13; 1991 c 116 § 16.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.405 - Certificated Employees. › 28A.405.466 - Presence of certificated personnel at schools before and after school—Policy.

RCW 28A.405.466
Presence of certificated personnel at schools before and after school—Policy.
Each school district board of directors shall adopt a policy regarding the presence at their respective schools of teachers and other certificated personnel before the opening of school in the morning and after the closing of school in the afternoon or evening. The board of directors shall make the policy available to parents and the public through the school district report card and other means of communication.
[ 2006 c 263 § 902.]
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.405 - Certificated Employees. › 28A.405.470 - Crimes against children—Mandatory termination of certificated employees—Appeal—Recovery of salary or compensation by district.

RCW 28A.405.470
Crimes against children—Mandatory termination of certificated employees—Appeal—Recovery of salary or compensation by district.
The school district shall immediately terminate the employment of any person whose certificate or permit authorized under chapter 28A.405 or 28A.410 RCW is subject to revocation under *RCW 28A.410.090(3) upon a guilty plea or conviction of any felony crime specified under RCW 28A.400.322. Employment shall remain terminated unless the employee successfully prevails on appeal. A school district board of directors is entitled to recover from the employee any salary or other compensation that may have been paid to the employee for the period between such time as the employee was placed on administrative leave, based upon criminal charges that the employee committed a felony crime specified under RCW 28A.400.322, and the time termination becomes final. This section shall only apply to employees holding a certificate or permit who have contact with children during the course of their employment.
[ 2009 c 396 § 4; 1990 c 33 § 405; 1989 c 320 § 5. Formerly RCW 28A.58.1003.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 28A.410.090 was amended by 2013 c 163 § 1, changing subsection (3) to subsection (4).
Severability—1989 c 320: See note following RCW 28A.410.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.405 - Certificated Employees. › 28A.405.475 - Termination of certificated employee based on guilty plea or conviction of certain felonies—Notice to superintendent of public instruction—Record of notices.

RCW 28A.405.475
Termination of certificated employee based on guilty plea or conviction of certain felonies—Notice to superintendent of public instruction—Record of notices.
(1) A school district superintendent shall immediately notify the office of the superintendent of public instruction when the district terminates the employment contract of a certificated employee on the basis of a guilty plea or a conviction of any felony crime specified under RCW 28A.400.322.
(2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall maintain a record of the notices received under this section.
(3) This section applies only to employees holding a certificate or permit authorized under this chapter or chapter 28A.410 RCW who have contact with children during the course of employment.
[ 2009 c 396 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.405 - Certificated Employees. › 28A.405.900 - Certain certificated employees exempt from chapter provisions.

RCW 28A.405.900
Certain certificated employees exempt from chapter provisions.
Certificated employees subject to the provisions of RCW 28A.310.250, 28A.405.100, 28A.405.210, and 28A.405.220 shall not include those certificated employees hired to replace certificated employees who have been granted sabbatical, regular, or other leave by school districts, and shall not include retirees hired for postretirement employment under the provisions of chapter 10, Laws of 2001 2nd sp. sess.
It is not the intention of the legislature that this section apply to any regularly hired certificated employee or that the legal or constitutional rights of such employee be limited, abridged, or abrogated.
[ 2002 c 26 § 1; 2001 2nd sp.s. c 10 § 2; 1990 c 33 § 404; 1972 ex.s. c 142 § 3. Formerly RCW 28A.67.900.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—2001 2nd sp.s. c 10: See note following RCW 41.40.037.
Postretirement employment under the teachers' retirement system: RCW 41.32.570.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.025 - Qualifications—Certificate or permit required.

RCW 28A.410.025
Qualifications—Certificate or permit required.
No person shall be accounted as a qualified teacher within the meaning of the school law who is not the holder of a valid teacher's certificate or permit issued by lawful authority of this state.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.67.010. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 306 § 1; RRS § 4844; prior: 1907 c 240 § 6; 1897 c 118 § 51; 1891 c 127 § 14; 1890 p 369 § 37; 1886 p 18 § 47; 1873 p 430 § 15. Formerly RCW 28A.405.010, 28A.67.010, 28.67.010.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.032 - Qualifications—Teachers of visually impaired—Rules.

RCW 28A.410.032
Qualifications—Teachers of visually impaired—Rules.
Teachers of visually impaired students shall be qualified according to rules adopted by the professional educator standards board.
[ 2005 c 497 § 220; 1996 c 135 § 4.]
NOTES:
Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—2005 c 497: See notes following RCW 28A.305.011.
Findings—1996 c 135: See note following RCW 28A.155.105.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.035 - Qualifications—Coursework on issues of abuse; sexual abuse and exploitation of a minor; and emotional or behavioral distress in students, including possible substance abuse, violence, and youth suicide.

RCW 28A.410.035
Qualifications—Coursework on issues of abuse; sexual abuse and exploitation of a minor; and emotional or behavioral distress in students, including possible substance abuse, violence, and youth suicide.
(1) To receive initial certification as a teacher in this state after August 31, 1991, an applicant shall have successfully completed a course on issues of abuse. The content of the course shall discuss the identification of physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and substance abuse; commercial sexual abuse of a minor, as defined in RCW 9.68A.100; sexual exploitation of a minor, as defined in RCW 9.68A.040; information on the impact of abuse on the behavior and learning abilities of students; discussion of the responsibilities of a teacher to report abuse or provide assistance to students who are the victims of abuse; and methods for teaching students about abuse of all types and their prevention.
(2) The professional educator standards board shall incorporate into the content required for the course under this section, knowledge and skill standards pertaining to recognition, initial screening, and response to emotional or behavioral distress in students, including but not limited to indicators of possible substance abuse, violence, and youth suicide. To receive initial certification after August 31, 2014, an applicant must have successfully completed a course that includes the content of this subsection. The board shall consult with the office of the superintendent of public instruction and the department of health in developing the standards.
[ 2013 c 197 § 3; 2013 c 10 § 2; 1990 c 90 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.405.025.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: This section was amended by 2013 c 10 § 2 and by 2013 c 197 § 3, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).
Finding—Intent—2013 c 197: See note following RCW 43.20A.765.
Findings—Intent—2013 c 197: See note following RCW 28A.410.226.
Finding—2013 c 10: "The legislature finds that when teachers and school staff are trained in identifying and preventing child sexual abuse, commercial sexual abuse of minors, and sexual exploitation of minors, students benefit." [ 2013 c 10 § 1.]
Civil liability—2013 c 197: See RCW 28A.310.501.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.043 - School counselor certification.

RCW 28A.410.043
School counselor certification.
A school counselor is a professional educator who holds a valid school counselor certification as defined by the professional educator standards board. The purpose and role of the school counselor is to plan, organize, and deliver a comprehensive school guidance and counseling program that personalizes education and supports, promotes, and enhances the academic, personal, social, and career development of all students, based on the national standards for school counseling programs of the American school counselor association.
[ 2007 c 175 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2007 c 175: "The legislature finds that the professional school counselor is a certificated educator with unique qualifications and skills to address all students' academic, personal, social, and career development needs. School counselors serve a vital role in maximizing student achievement, supporting a safe learning environment, and addressing the needs of all students through prevention and intervention programs that are part of a comprehensive school counseling program. The legislature further finds that current state statutes fail to mention anything about school counselors. Therefore, the legislature intends to codify into law the importance and the role of school counselors in public schools." [ 2007 c 175 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.044 - School psychologists and social workers—Domains and roles.

RCW 28A.410.044
School psychologists and social workers—Domains and roles.
(1) A school psychologist is a professional educator who holds a valid school psychologist certification as defined by the professional educator standards board. Pursuant to the national association of school psychologists' model for comprehensive and integrated school psychological services, school psychologists deliver services across ten domains of practice. Two domains permeate all areas of service delivery: Data-based decision making; and consultation and collaboration. Five domains encompass direct and indirect services to children and their families: Student-level services, interventions, and instructional supports to develop academic skills; student-level interventions and mental health services to develop social and life skills; systems-level school-wide practices to promote learning; systems-level preventive and responsive services; and systems-level family school collaboration services. The three foundational domains include: Knowledge and skills related to diversity in development and learning; research and program evaluation; and legal and ethical practice.
(2) A school social worker is a professional in the fields of social work and education who holds a valid school social worker certification as defined by the professional educator standards board. The purpose and role of the school social worker is to provide an integral link between school, home, and community in helping students achieve academic and social success. This is accomplished by removing barriers and providing services that include: Mental health and academic counseling, support for students and parents, crisis prevention and intervention, professional case management, collaboration with other professionals, organizations, and community agencies, and advocacy for students and parents. School social workers work directly with school administrators as well as students and families, at various levels and as part of an interdisciplinary team in the educational system, including at the building, district, and state level. School social workers provide leadership and professional expertise regarding the formation of school discipline policies and procedures, and through school-based mental health services, crisis management, the implementation of social-emotional learning, and other support services that impact student academic and social-emotional success. School social workers also facilitate community involvement in the schools while advocating for student success.
[ 2018 c 200 § 3.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Civil liability—2018 c 200: See notes following RCW 28A.320.290.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.046 - Elementary mathematics specialists.

RCW 28A.410.046
Elementary mathematics specialists.
(1) For the purposes of this section, an elementary mathematics specialist is a certificated teacher who has demonstrated at least the following knowledge and skills:
(a) Enhanced mathematics content knowledge and skills necessary to provide students in grades kindergarten through eight a deep understanding of the essential academic learning requirements and performance expectations in mathematics;
(b) Knowledge and skills in a variety of instructional strategies for teaching mathematics content; and
(c) Knowledge and skills in instructional strategies targeted for students struggling with mathematics.
(2) The legislature encourages the professional educator standards board to develop standards for and adopt a specialty endorsement for elementary mathematics specialists as defined under this section.
(3) School districts may work with local colleges and universities, educator preparation programs, and educational service districts to develop and offer training and professional development opportunities in the knowledge and skills necessary for a teacher to be considered an elementary mathematics specialist under this section.
(4) School districts are encouraged to use elementary mathematics specialists for direct instruction of students using an itinerant teacher model where the specialist rotates from classroom to classroom within the school.
[ 2011 c 209 § 2.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2011 c 209: "The legislature finds that significant changes have been made in recent years to improve Washington's mathematics standards. Additional mathematics coursework, at a more rigorous level, will be required for high school graduation. Efforts to increase the rigor of high school mathematics will ultimately not be successful unless students in elementary and middle school are better prepared in mathematics. Successful preparation is more likely to occur if students have the opportunity to receive instruction from a teacher with proficiency in both mathematics content and effective instructional methods in mathematics for elementary and middle school students. It is the legislature's intent to encourage elementary teachers who enjoy and excel in mathematics to become specialists, and to encourage school districts to assign these specialists to teach elementary and middle school mathematics, thereby transmitting both their expertise and their enthusiasm for the subject to their students." [ 2011 c 209 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.050 - Baccalaureate and master's degree equivalency requirements for vocational instructors—Rules.

RCW 28A.410.050
Baccalaureate and master's degree equivalency requirements for vocational instructors—Rules.
The Washington professional educator standards board shall develop and adopt rules establishing baccalaureate and master's degree equivalency standards for vocational instructors performing instructional duties and acquiring certification after August 31, 1992.
[ 2005 c 497 § 205; 1992 c 141 § 102; 1989 c 29 § 2; 1987 c 525 § 215. Formerly RCW 28A.70.042.]
NOTES:
Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—2005 c 497: See notes following RCW 28A.305.011.
Findings—Part headings—Severability—1992 c 141: See notes following RCW 28A.410.040.
Intent—Short title—1987 c 525 §§ 202-233: See notes following RCW 28A.410.040.
Severability—1987 c 525: See note following RCW 28A.300.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.060 - Fee for certification—Disposition.

RCW 28A.410.060
Fee for certification—Disposition.
The fee for any certificate, or any renewal thereof, issued by the authority of the state of Washington, and authorizing the holder to teach or perform other professional duties in the public schools of the state shall be not less than one dollar or such reasonable fee therefor as the Washington professional educator standards board by rule shall deem necessary therefor. The fee must accompany the application and cannot be refunded unless the application is withdrawn before it is finally considered. The educational service district superintendent, or other official authorized to receive such fee, shall within thirty days transmit the same to the treasurer of the county in which the office of the educational service district superintendent is located, to be by him or her placed to the credit of said school district or educational service district: PROVIDED, That if any school district collecting fees for the certification of professional staff does not hold a professional training institute separate from the educational service district then all such moneys shall be placed to the credit of the educational service district.
Such fees shall be used solely for the purpose of precertification professional preparation, program evaluation, professional in-service training programs, and provision of certification services by educational service districts, in accordance with rules of the Washington professional educator standards board herein authorized.
[ 2008 c 107 § 1; 2005 c 497 § 206; 1990 c 33 § 407; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 92 § 3; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 15 § 17. Prior: 1975 1st ex.s. c 275 § 134; 1975 1st ex.s. c 192 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 176 § 144; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.70.110; prior: 1965 c 139 § 20; 1909 c 97 p 336 § 3; RRS § 4968; prior: 1897 c 118 § 142. Formerly RCW 28A.70.110, 28.70.110, 28.70.120.]
NOTES:
Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—2005 c 497: See notes following RCW 28A.305.011.
Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 92: See note following RCW 28A.305.130.
Severability—1975 1st ex.s. c 192: "If any provision of this amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1975 1st ex.s. c 192 § 3.]
Rights preserved—Severability—1969 ex.s. c 176: See notes following RCW 28A.310.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.062 - Initial educator certificates and paraeducator certificates—Application processing fee—Educator certification processing account.

RCW 28A.410.062
Initial educator certificates and paraeducator certificates—Application processing fee—Educator certification processing account.
(1) The legislature finds that the current economic environment requires that the state, when appropriate, charge for some of the services provided directly to the users of those services. The office of the superintendent of public instruction is currently supported with state funds to process certification fees. In addition, the legislature finds that the processing of certifications should be moved to an online system that allows educators to manage their certifications and provides better information to policymakers. The legislature intends to assess a certification processing fee to eliminate state-funded support of the cost to issue educator certificates.
(2) In addition to the certification fee established under RCW 28A.410.060 for certificated instructional staff as defined in RCW 28A.150.203, the superintendent of public instruction shall charge an application processing fee for initial educator certificates and subsequent actions, and paraeducator certificates and subsequent actions. The superintendent of public instruction shall establish the amount of the fee by rule under chapter 34.05 RCW. The superintendent shall set the fee at a sufficient level to defray the costs of administering the educator certification program under RCW 28A.300.040(9) and the paraeducator certificate program under chapter 28A.413 RCW. Revenue generated through the processing fee shall be deposited in the educator certification processing account.
(3) The educator certification processing account is established in the custody of the state treasurer. The superintendent of public instruction shall deposit in the account all moneys received from the fees collected in subsection (2) of this section. Moneys in the account may be spent only for the processing of educator certificates and subsequent actions and paraeducator certificates and subsequent actions. 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.
[ 2017 c 237 § 16; 2011 1st sp.s. c 23 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 23: "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, 2011." [ 2011 1st sp.s. c 23 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.070 - Registration of certificates.

RCW 28A.410.070
Registration of certificates.
(1) All certificates issued by the superintendent of public instruction shall be valid and entitle the holder thereof to employment in any school district of the state upon being registered by the school district if designated to do so by the school district, which fact shall be evidenced on the certificate in the words, "Registered for use in . . . . . . district," together with the date of registry, and an official signature of the person registering the same: PROVIDED, That a copy of the original certificate duly certified by the superintendent of public instruction may be used for the purpose of registry and endorsement in lieu of the original.
(2) The superintendent of public instruction may accept applications for educator certification that are submitted using an electronic signature from the applicant.
[ 2007 c 401 § 7; 1983 c 56 § 12; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 92 § 4; 1975 1st ex.s. c 275 § 135; 1971 c 48 § 50; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.70.130. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 338 § 11; RRS § 4976; prior: 1897 c 118 § 147. Formerly RCW 28A.70.130, 28.70.130.]
NOTES:
Findings—2007 c 401: See note following RCW 28A.300.500.
Severability—1983 c 56: See note following RCW 28A.195.010.
Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 92: See note following RCW 28A.305.130.
Severability—1971 c 48: See note following RCW 28A.310.250.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.080 - School year—For certification or qualification purposes.

RCW 28A.410.080
School year—For certification or qualification purposes.
The school year for all matters pertaining to teacher certification or for computing experience in teaching shall consist of not fewer than one hundred eighty school days.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.01.025. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 262 § 3, part; RRS § 4687, part; prior: 1903 c 104 § 22, part. Formerly RCW 28A.01.025, 28.01.010, part.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.100 - Revocation of authority to teach—Hearings.

RCW 28A.410.100
Revocation of authority to teach—Hearings.
Any teacher whose certificate to teach has been questioned under RCW 28A.410.090 shall have a right to be heard by the issuing authority before his or her certificate is revoked.
[ 2009 c 531 § 3; 2005 c 497 § 207; 1992 c 159 § 6; 1990 c 33 § 409; 1975 1st ex.s. c 275 § 138; 1971 c 48 § 52; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.70.170. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 346 § 3; RRS § 4994. Formerly RCW 28A.70.170, 28.70.170.]
NOTES:
Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—2005 c 497: See notes following RCW 28A.305.011.
Findings—1992 c 159: See note following RCW 28A.400.303.
Severability—1971 c 48: See note following RCW 28A.310.250.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.106 - Certificate or permit suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.

RCW 28A.410.106
Certificate or permit suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
Any certificate or permit authorized under this chapter or chapter 28A.405 RCW shall be suspended by the authority authorized to grant the certificate or permit if the department of social and health services certifies that the person is not in compliance with a support order or a *residential or visitation order as provided in RCW 74.20A.320. If the person continues to meet other requirements for reinstatement during the suspension, reissuance of the certificate or permit shall be automatic after the person provides the authority a release issued by the department of social and health services stating that the person is in compliance with the order.
[ 1997 c 58 § 842.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: 1997 c 58 § 886 requiring a court to order certification of noncompliance with residential provisions of a court-ordered parenting plan was vetoed. Provisions ordering the department of social and health services to certify a responsible parent based on a court order to certify for noncompliance with residential provisions of a parenting plan were vetoed. See RCW 74.20A.320.
Short title—Part headings, captions, table of contents not law—Exemptions and waivers from federal law—Conflict with federal requirements—Severability—1997 c 58: See RCW 74.08A.900 through 74.08A.904.
Effective dates—Intent—1997 c 58: See notes following RCW 74.20A.320.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.108 - Reporting disciplinary actions to national clearinghouse.

RCW 28A.410.108
Reporting disciplinary actions to national clearinghouse.
For the purposes of reporting disciplinary actions taken against certificated staff to other states via a national database used by the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the following actions shall be reported: Suspension, surrender, revocation, denial, stayed suspension, reinstatement, and any written reprimand related to abuse and sexual misconduct. These actions will only be reported to the extent that they are accepted by the national clearinghouse, but if there are categories not included, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall seek modification to the national clearinghouse format.
[ 2004 c 29 § 4.]
NOTES:
Findings—2004 c 29: See note following RCW 28A.400.301.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.110 - Limitation on reinstatement after revocation—Reinstatement prohibited for certain felony crimes.

RCW 28A.410.110
Limitation on reinstatement after revocation—Reinstatement prohibited for certain felony crimes.
In case any certificate or permit authorized under this chapter or chapter 28A.405 RCW is revoked, the holder shall not be eligible to receive another certificate or permit for a period of twelve months after the date of revocation. However, if the certificate or permit authorized under this chapter or chapter 28A.405 RCW was revoked because of a guilty plea or the conviction of a felony crime specified under RCW 28A.400.322, the certificate or permit shall not be reinstated.
[ 2009 c 396 § 6; 1990 c 33 § 410; 1989 c 320 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.70.180. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 346 § 2; RRS § 4993. Formerly RCW 28A.70.180, 28.70.180.]
NOTES:
Severability—1989 c 320: See note following RCW 28A.410.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.410 - Certification. › 28A.410.120 - Professional certification not required of superintendents or deputy or assistant superintendents.

RCW 28A.410.120
Professional certification not required of superintendents or deputy or assistant superintendents.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the Washington professional educator standards board or superintendent of public instruction shall not require any professional certification or other qualifications of any person elected superintendent of a local school district by that district's board of directors, or any person hired in any manner to fill a position designated as, or which is, in fact, deputy superintendent, or assistant superintendent.
[ 2005 c 497 § 208; 1990 c 33 § 411; 1975 1st ex.s. c 254 § 3. Formerly RCW 28A.02.260.]
NOTES:
Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—2005 c 497: See notes following RCW 28A.305.011.
Severability—1975 1st ex.s. c 254: "If any provision of this 1975 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1975 1st ex.s. c 254 § 4.]
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RCW 28A.410.212
Washington professional educator standards board—Duties.
The professional educator standards board shall:
(1) Develop and maintain a research base of educator preparation best practices;
(2) Develop and coordinate initiatives for educator preparation in high-demand fields as well as outreach and recruitment initiatives for underrepresented populations;
(3) Provide program improvement technical assistance to providers of educator preparation programs;
(4) Assure educator preparation program compliance; and
(5) Prepare and maintain a cohesive educator development policy framework.
[ 2009 c 531 § 1.]
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RCW 28A.410.221
Washington professional educator standards board—Revision of STEM-related subject-area teacher endorsements.
The professional educator standards board shall, in its regular review and revision of teacher certification standards as required by RCW 28A.410.210, revise standards for the elementary education endorsement and middle level and secondary mathematics and science teacher endorsements as well as other subject area endorsements with STEM-related components. Standards revisions related to mathematics shall be adopted by September 1, 2013. Standards revisions related to science shall be adopted by September 1, 2014. The revised standards shall include the integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) knowledge and skill and be aligned, as appropriate, with common core mathematics standards, the 2009 [2008] revision of state mathematics student learning standards and performance expectations, the biology end-of-course assessment, and the 2012 student science learning standards developed from the conceptual framework for science education and next generation standards and related student performance expectations. In addition to appropriate mathematics and science content, the endorsement standards must also include the concepts and instructional practices of the interdisciplinary connections with engineering and technology.
[ 2011 2nd sp.s. c 2 § 1.]
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RCW 28A.410.2211
Washington professional educator standards board—Revision of assessments to meet revised STEM-related standards.
(1) The professional educator standards board shall revise assessments for prospective teachers and teachers adding subject area endorsements required for teacher certification under RCW 28A.410.220 to measure the revised standards in RCW 28A.410.221.
(2) The professional educator standards board shall require that successful candidates for the residency certificate demonstrate effective subject specific instructional methods that address the revised standards.
[ 2021 c 198 § 5; 2011 2nd sp.s. c 2 § 2.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Effective date—2021 c 198: See notes following RCW 28A.410.283.
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RCW 28A.410.2212
Washington professional educator standards board—Certificate renewal rules for teachers in STEM-related subjects.
The professional educator standards board shall revise certificate renewal rules for teachers at the elementary and secondary levels in STEM-related subjects by September 1, 2014. The revised rules shall include the requirement that continuing education or professional growth plans for these teachers include a specific focus on the integration of science, mathematics, technology, and engineering instruction.
[ 2011 2nd sp.s. c 2 § 3.]
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RCW 28A.410.224
Washington professional educator standards board—Standards for computer science endorsement.
The professional educator standards board shall, in its regular review and revision of teacher certification standards as required by RCW 28A.410.210, develop standards for a K-12 computer science endorsement. Standards related to computer science shall be adopted by January 15, 2016. The revised standards shall be aligned with the computer science learning standards developed by a nationally recognized computer science education organization and updated to include the standards adopted by the office of the superintendent of public instruction under RCW 28A.300.585. In addition to appropriate computer science content, the computer science endorsement standards must facilitate dual endorsement in computer science and mathematics or science, or another related endorsement in high demand as indicated by a school district.
[ 2015 1st sp.s. c 3 § 2.]
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RCW 28A.410.225
Washington professional educator standards board—Endorsement requirements—Teachers of deaf and hard of hearing students.
The agency responsible for teacher certification shall develop certification endorsement requirements for teachers of deaf and hard of hearing students. The endorsement shall be focused on the specific skills and knowledge necessary to serve the education and communication needs of deaf and hard of hearing students. In establishing rules for the endorsement of teachers who will be working almost exclusively with students who are deaf or hard of hearing, the agency shall consider applicants to have met state endorsement requirements if they possess a baccalaureate or master's degree in deaf education from a teacher training program approved by the council on education of the deaf.
[ 2005 c 493 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2005 c 493: "The legislature finds that the quality of education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and the expectations for those children's achievement should be equivalent to those for children throughout the state. The legislature also finds that deaf and hard of hearing children can benefit greatly if they are taught by an educator who is trained to understand the learning and communication issues the children face. Educators who received teacher training in a program for the deaf and hard of hearing are sensitive to the needs of deaf and hard of hearing students and are able to provide appropriate strategies to assist students in reacting to and interacting with their environment. The legislature intends to assist school districts in their efforts to attract teachers who are especially trained to work with deaf and hard of hearing students by directing the state board of education to establish a certification endorsement for teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing." [ 2005 c 493 § 1.]
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RCW 28A.410.230
Washington professional educator standards board—Review of proposed assessments before implementation.
The Washington professional educator standards board shall report the proposed assessments to the legislative education committees for review and comment prior to implementing the assessments by contractual agreement with the selected vendor or vendors.
[ 2000 c 39 § 202.]
NOTES:
Findings—Part headings and section captions not law—2000 c 39: See notes following RCW 28A.410.200.
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RCW 28A.410.240
Washington professional educator standards board—Reports.
(1) By December 1, 2003, and annually thereafter, the Washington professional educator standards board shall prepare a report that includes the following information:
(a) The range of scores on the basic skills assessment under RCW 28A.410.220(1) for persons who passed the assessment and were admitted to a Washington preparation program; and
(b) The range of scores on the subject assessments under *RCW 28A.410.220(2) for persons who passed the assessments and earned an endorsement.
(2) The information under subsection (1) of this section shall be reported for the individual public and private colleges and universities in Washington, as well as reported on an aggregate basis. The report shall also include results disaggregated demographically. The report shall include information on the number and percentage of candidates exempted from assessments, demographic information on candidates exempted, institutions attended and endorsements sought by exempted candidates, and reasons for exclusion from the required assessments. The report shall be made available through the state library, on the website of the office of superintendent of public instruction, and placed on the legislative alert list.
[ 2000 c 39 § 203.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 28A.410.220 was amended by 2008 c 176 § 2, changing subsection (2) to subsection (3).
Findings—Part headings and section captions not law—2000 c 39: See notes following RCW 28A.410.200.
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RCW 28A.410.250
Washington professional educator standards board—Professional certification—Rules.
The agency responsible for educator certification shall adopt rules for professional certification that:
(1) Grant professional certification to any teacher who attains certification from the national board for professional teaching standards; [and]
(2) Identify an expedited professional certification process for out-of-state teachers who have five years or more of successful teaching experience, including a method to determine the comparability of rigor between the Washington professional certification process and the advanced level teacher certification process of other states. A professional certificate must be issued to these experienced out-of-state teachers if the teacher holds: (a) A valid teaching certificate issued by the national board for professional teaching standards; or (b) an advanced level teacher certificate from another state that has been determined to be comparable to the Washington professional certificate.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 26 § 3; 2016 c 233 § 4; 2005 c 498 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 26: See note following RCW 28A.410.210.
Intent—2005 c 498: "The legislature recognizes the importance of ongoing professional development and growth for teachers with the goal of improving student achievement. It is the intent of the legislature to ensure that professional certification is administered in such a way as to ensure that the professional development and growth of individual teachers is directly aligned to their current and future teaching responsibilities as professional educators." [ 2005 c 498 § 1.]
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RCW 28A.410.251
Washington professional educator standards board—Residency certificate renewal for certain experienced teachers and principals—Rules.
By September 1, 2017, the Washington professional educator standards board shall adopt rules allowing teachers and principals with at least two years of experience, who hold or have held a residency certificate and have not achieved the professional certificate, to renew their residency certificate in five-year intervals based on completion of ten credits or one hundred clock hours as defined in *RCW 28A.415.020 and 28A.415.023.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 26 § 1.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 28A.415.020 and 28A.415.023 were repealed by 2018 c 266 § 411.
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 26: See note following RCW 28A.410.210.