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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.163 - Notifications—Appeals.

RCW 28A.320.163
Notifications—Appeals.
(1) A school district superintendent, a designee of the superintendent, or a principal of a school who receives information pursuant to RCW 28A.225.330, 9A.44.138, 13.04.155, 13.40.215, or 72.09.730 shall comply with the notification provisions described in this section.
(2) Upon receipt of information described in subsection (1) of this section, a school district superintendent or a designee of the superintendent must provide the received information to the principal of the school where the student is enrolled or will enroll, or if not known, where the student was most recently enrolled.
(3)(a) Upon receipt of information about a sex offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030, the principal must comply with the notification requirements in RCW 9A.44.138.
(b) Upon receipt of information about a violent offense as defined in RCW 9.94A.030, any crime under chapter 9.41 RCW, unlawful possession or delivery, or both, of a controlled substance in violation of chapter 69.50 RCW, or a school disciplinary action, the principal, subject to requirements of subsection (4) of this section, has discretion to share the information with a school district staff member if, in the principal's judgment, the information is necessary for:
(i) The staff member to supervise the student;
(ii) The staff member to provide or refer the student to therapeutic or behavioral health services; or
(iii) Security purposes.
(4)(a) Upon receipt of information about an adjudication in juvenile court for an unlawful possession of a controlled substance in violation of chapter 69.50 RCW, the principal must notify the student and the parent or legal guardian at least five days before sharing the information with a school district staff member.
(b) If either the student or the student's parent or legal guardian objects to the proposed sharing of the information, the student, the student's parent or legal guardian, or both, may, within five business days of receiving notice from the principal, appeal the decision to share the information with staff to the superintendent of the school district in accordance with procedures adopted by the district.
(c) The superintendent shall have five business days after receiving an appeal under (b) of this subsection to make a written determination on the matter. Determinations by superintendents under this subsection are final and not subject to further appeal.
(d) A principal may not share adjudication information under this subsection with a school district staff member while an appeal is pending.
(5) Any information received by school district staff under this section is exempt from disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW and may not be further disseminated except as provided in RCW 28A.225.330, other statutes or case law, and the family and educational and privacy rights act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1232g et seq.).
[ 2020 c 167 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.165 - Notice of pesticide use.

RCW 28A.320.165
Notice of pesticide use.
Schools as defined in RCW 17.21.415 shall provide notice of pesticide use to parents or guardians of students and employees pursuant to chapter 17.21 RCW, upon the request of the parent or guardian.
[ 2009 c 556 § 12; 2001 c 333 § 4.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2001 c 333: See note following RCW 17.21.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.173 - Curricula—Outdoor-based activities.

RCW 28A.320.173
Curricula—Outdoor-based activities.
(1) Public schools may develop curricula that:
(a) Links student learning with engagement in seasonal or nonseasonal outdoor-based activities, including activities related to academic requirements in science, health and fitness, and career and technical education;
(b) Aligns with the *essential academic learning requirements under RCW 28A.655.070 that are a component of the state's instructional program of basic education; and
(c) Includes locally administered competency-based assessments that align with the Washington state learning standards.
(2) Public schools that develop curricula under this section may request authorization from the superintendent of public instruction as provided in RCW 28A.300.790 to consider student participation in seasonal or nonseasonal outdoor-based activities as instructional days for the purposes of basic education requirements established in RCW 28A.150.220(5).
[ 2018 c 266 § 409.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.175 - School data—Collection and submission to the office of the superintendent of public instruction.

RCW 28A.320.175
School data—Collection and submission to the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
(1) No later than the beginning of the 2008-09 school year and thereafter, each school district shall collect and electronically submit to the office of the superintendent of public instruction, in a format and according to a schedule prescribed by the office, the following data for each class or course offered in each school:
(a) The certification number or other unique identifier associated with the teacher's certificate for each teacher assigned to teach the class or course, including reassignments that may occur during the school year; and
(b) The statewide student identifier for each student enrolled in or being provided services through the class or course.
(2) No later than the beginning of the 2014-15 school year, the data under subsection (1) of this section must also include dates of teacher assignments and reassignments.
[ 2014 c 161 § 1; 2007 c 401 § 4.]
NOTES:
Findings—2007 c 401: See note following RCW 28A.300.500.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.180 - Mathematics college readiness test—Costs.

RCW 28A.320.180
Mathematics college readiness test—Costs.
(1) Subject to funding appropriated for this purpose and beginning in the fall of 2009, school districts shall provide all high school students enrolled in the district the option of taking the mathematics college readiness test developed under *RCW 28B.10.679 once at no cost to the students. Districts shall encourage, but not require, students to take the test in their junior or senior year of high school.
(2) Subject to funding appropriated for this purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall reimburse each district for the costs incurred by the district in providing students the opportunity to take the mathematics placement test.
[ 2007 c 396 § 11; (2009 c 556 § 13 expired July 1, 2011).]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 28B.10.679 was amended by 2015 c 55 § 206, removing the mathematics college readiness test.
Expiration date—2009 c 556 §§ 11, 13, and 15: See note following RCW 28A.300.525.
Captions not law—2007 c 396: See note following RCW 28A.305.215.
Finding—Intent—2007 c 396: See note following RCW 28A.188.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.185 - School gardens or farms.

RCW 28A.320.185
School gardens or farms.
(1) School districts may operate school gardens or farms, as appropriate, for the purpose of growing fruits and vegetables to be used for educational purposes and, where appropriate, to be offered to students through the district nutrition services meal and snack programs. All such foods used in the district's meal and snack programs shall meet appropriate safety standards.
(2) If a school operates a school garden or farm, students representing various student organizations, including but not limited to vocational programs such as the FFA and 4-H, shall be given the opportunity to be involved in the operation of a school garden or farm.
(3) When school gardens or farms are used to educate students about agricultural practices, students shall be afforded the opportunity to learn about both organic and conventional growing methods.
[ 2008 c 215 § 7.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Short title—Captions not law—Conflict with federal requirements—2008 c 215: See notes following RCW 15.64.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.191 - Program of early learning under RCW 43.216.555.

RCW 28A.320.191
Program of early learning under RCW 43.216.555.
For the program of early learning established in RCW 43.216.555, school districts:
(1) Shall work cooperatively with program providers to coordinate the transition from preschool to kindergarten so that children and their families are well-prepared and supported; and
(2) May contract with the department of children, youth, and families to deliver services under the program.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 219; 2010 c 231 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.193 - Community service—Policy—Incentive.

RCW 28A.320.193
Community service—Policy—Incentive.
By September 1, 2013, each school district shall adopt a policy that is supportive of community service and provides an incentive, such as recognition or credit, for students who participate in community service.
[ 2013 c 176 § 2.]
NOTES:
Finding—2013 c 176: "The legislature finds that volunteering connects students to their communities and provides an opportunity for students to practice and apply their academic and social skills in preparation for entering the workforce. Community service can better prepare and inspire students to continue their education beyond high school. Community service is also associated with increased civic awareness and participation by students." [ 2013 c 176 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.202 - Comprehensive system of instruction and services in reading and early literacy.

RCW 28A.320.202
Comprehensive system of instruction and services in reading and early literacy.
School districts are responsible for providing a comprehensive system of instruction and services in reading and early literacy to kindergarten through fourth grade students that is based on the degree of student need for additional support. Reading and early literacy systems provided by school districts must include:
(1) Annual use of screening assessments and other tools to identify at-risk readers in kindergarten through fourth grade, such as the Washington kindergarten inventory of developing skills, the Washington state early learning and development guidelines for birth through third grade, the second grade reading assessment under RCW 28A.300.310, and locally used assessments and other tools; and
(2) Research-based family involvement and engagement strategies, including strategies to help families and guardians assist in improving students' reading and early literacy skills at home.
[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 18 § 102.]
NOTES:
Application—Enforcement of laws protecting health and safety—2013 2nd sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28A.600.022.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.203 - Reading skills—Report cards.

RCW 28A.320.203
Reading skills—Report cards.
(1) Each school district shall require that report cards for students in kindergarten through fourth grade include information regarding how the student is progressing on acquiring reading skills and whether the student is at grade level in reading.
(2) If a student is not reading at or above grade level, the teacher, with the support of other school personnel as appropriate, must explain to the parent or guardian which interventions and strategies will be used to help improve the student's reading skills and must provide strategies for parents or guardians to assist with improving the student's reading skills at home.
(3) Each school shall report to the school district the number of students in grades kindergarten through four who are reading below grade level and the interventions that are being provided to improve the reading skills of the students, with the information disaggregated by subgroups of students. The school district shall aggregate the reports from the schools and provide the reports to the office of the superintendent of public instruction. The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall submit a statewide report annually to the education committees of the legislature and the educational opportunity gap oversight and accountability committee.
[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 18 § 104.]
NOTES:
Application—Enforcement of laws protecting health and safety—2013 2nd sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28A.600.022.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.208 - Notice to parents and guardians of student assessments, graduation requirements, and additional district graduation requirements.

RCW 28A.320.208
Notice to parents and guardians of student assessments, graduation requirements, and additional district graduation requirements.
(1) At the beginning of each school year, school districts must notify parents and guardians of enrolled students from eighth through twelfth grade about each student assessment required by the state, the minimum state-level graduation requirements, and any additional school district graduation requirements. The information may be provided when the student is enrolled, contained in the student or parent handbook, or posted on the school district's website. The notification must include the following:
(a) When each assessment will be administered;
(b) Whether the results of the assessment will be used for program placement or grade-level advancement;
(c) When the assessment results will be released to parents or guardians and whether there will be an opportunity for parents and teachers to discuss strategic adjustments; and
(d) Whether the assessment is required by the school district, state, federal government, or more than one of these entities.
(2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall provide information to the school districts to enable the districts to provide the information to the parents and guardians in accordance with subsection (1) of this section.
[ 2019 c 252 § 114; 2013 2nd sp.s. c 22 § 8.]
NOTES:
Intent—2019 c 252: See note following RCW 28A.655.250.
Findings—Intent—2013 2nd sp.s. c 22: See note following RCW 28A.655.068.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.211 - Discipline policies, procedures, and rules—Dissemination of information—Use of disaggregated data—Review.

RCW 28A.320.211
Discipline policies, procedures, and rules—Dissemination of information—Use of disaggregated data—Review.
(1) School districts shall annually disseminate discipline policies and procedures to students, families, and the community.
(2) School districts shall use disaggregated data collected pursuant to RCW 28A.300.042 to monitor the impact of the school district's discipline policies and procedures.
(3) School districts, in consultation with school district staff, students, families, and the community, shall periodically review and update their discipline rules, policies, and procedures.
[ 2016 c 72 § 102.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2016 c 72: See note following RCW 28A.600.015.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.242 - Teacher hiring data—Reports.

RCW 28A.320.242
Teacher hiring data—Reports.
By June 15th of each year, a school district shall report to the office of the superintendent of public instruction the number of classroom teachers hired in the previous school year and the district projects will be hired in the following school year, disaggregated by content area.
[ 2016 c 233 § 13.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: 2016 c 233 § 13 directed that this section be added to chapter 28A.330 RCW, but codification in chapter 28A.320 RCW appears to be more appropriate.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.245 - Responses to audit findings on use of local revenues—Policies—Hearings—Disciplinary actions.

RCW 28A.320.245
Responses to audit findings on use of local revenues—Policies—Hearings—Disciplinary actions.
Before the beginning of the 2019-20 school year, each school district board of directors must adopt a policy for responding to any audit findings resulting from the audits conducted by the state auditor on the use of local revenues by the school district in accordance with RCW 28A.150.276 and 43.09.2856. The policy must require a public hearing by the school district board of directors of the findings of the state auditor within thirty days of the issuance of the findings; and may include progressive disciplinary actions for the district superintendent, which may be implemented by the school district board of directors.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 13 § 504.]
NOTES:
Intent—2017 3rd sp.s. c 13: See note following RCW 28A.150.410.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.250 - Dyslexia definition.

RCW 28A.320.250
Dyslexia definition.
For the purposes of RCW 28A.300.700, * 28A.300.710, 28A.300.720, 28A.320.260, and 28A.320.270, "dyslexia" means a specific learning disorder that is neurological in origin and that is characterized by unexpected difficulties with accurate or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities that are not consistent with the person's intelligence, motivation, and sensory capabilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological components of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities. In addition, the difficulties are not typically a result of ineffective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.
[ 2018 c 75 § 1.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 28A.300.710 expired August 1, 2023.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.260 - Dyslexia interventions.

RCW 28A.320.260
Dyslexia interventions.
(1) Beginning in the 2021-22 school year, and as provided in this section, each school district must use multitiered systems of support to provide interventions to students in kindergarten through second grade who display indications of, or areas of weakness associated with, dyslexia. In order to provide school districts with the opportunity to intervene before a student's performance falls significantly below grade level, school districts must screen students in kindergarten through second grade for indications of, or areas associated with, dyslexia as provided in this section.
(2)(a) School districts must use screening tools and resources that exemplify best practices, as described under *RCW 28A.300.700.
(b) School districts may use the screening tools and resources identified by the superintendent of public instruction in accordance with RCW 28A.300.700.
(3)(a) If a student shows indications of below grade level literacy development or indications of, or areas of weakness associated with, dyslexia, the school district must provide interventions using evidence-based multitiered systems of support, consistent with the recommendations of the dyslexia advisory council under *RCW 28A.300.710 and as required under this subsection (3).
(b) The interventions must be evidence-based multisensory structured literacy interventions and must be provided by an educator trained in instructional methods specifically targeting students' areas of weakness.
(c) Whenever possible, a school district must begin by providing student supports in the general education classroom. If screening tools and resources indicate that, after receiving the initial tier of student support, a student requires interventions, the school district may provide the interventions in either the general education classroom or a learning assistance program setting. If after receiving interventions, further screening tools and resources indicate that a student continues to have indications of, or areas of weakness associated with, dyslexia, the school district must recommend to the student's parents and family that the student be evaluated for dyslexia or a specific learning disability.
(4) For a student who shows indications of, or areas of weakness associated with, dyslexia, each school district must notify the student's parents and family of the identified indicators and areas of weakness, as well as the plan for using multitiered systems of support to provide supports and interventions. The initial notice must also include information relating to dyslexia and resources for parental support developed by the superintendent of public instruction. The school district must regularly update the student's parents and family of the student's progress.
(5) School districts may use state funds provided under chapter 28A.165 RCW to meet the requirements of this section.
[ 2018 c 75 § 2.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 28A.300.710 expired August 1, 2023.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.270 - Dyslexia reporting requirements.

RCW 28A.320.270
Dyslexia reporting requirements.
Beginning with the 2018-19 school year, as part of the annual student assessment inventory, school districts that screen students for indicators of, or areas of weakness associated with, dyslexia must report the number of students and grade levels of the students screened, disaggregated by student subgroups. Each school district must aggregate the school reports and submit the aggregated report to the office of the superintendent of public instruction. The office of the superintendent of public instruction and the dyslexia advisory council convened under *RCW 28A.300.710 must use this data when developing best practice recommendations in accordance with RCW * 28A.300.710 and 28A.300.720.
[ 2018 c 75 § 6.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 28A.300.710 expired August 1, 2023.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.280 - School counselors, social workers, and psychologists—Priorities.

RCW 28A.320.280
School counselors, social workers, and psychologists—Priorities.
The school counselor works with developing and leading a comprehensive guidance and counseling program to focus on the academic, career, personal, and social needs of all students. School psychologists carry out special education evaluation duties, among other things. School social workers promote and support students' health, academic, and social success with counseling and support, and by providing and coordinating specialized services and resources. All of these professionals are also involved in multitiered systems of support for academic and behavioral skills. These professionals focus on student mental health, work with at-risk and marginalized students, perform risk assessments, and collaborate with mental health professionals to promote student achievement and create a safe learning environment. In order that school counselors, social workers, and psychologists have the time available to prioritize these functions, in addition to other activities requiring direct student contact, responsibilities such as data input and data tracking should be handled by nonlicensed, noncertified staff, where possible.
[ 2018 c 200 § 2.]
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.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.292 - Posting of department of health information.

RCW 28A.320.292
Posting of department of health information.
(1) Within existing resources, each school district that maintains a website must post a prominent link on their homepage, and the homepage for each school within the district, to information from the department of health provided in accordance with RCW 70.54.490 that addresses substance use trends, overdose symptoms and response, and the secure storage of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and firearms and ammunition.
(2) Each school district, for the purpose of informing students, families, and other interested persons about available health and safety resources, must also make the information from the department of health accessible through other internet-based communications, such as social media accounts used by the district and through other digital and nondigital communications of the district. Postings required by this subsection may be made multiple times annually and no less frequently than twice each school year.
(3) This section governs school operation and management under RCW 28A.710.040 and 28A.715.020, and applies to charter schools established under chapter 28A.710 RCW and state-tribal compact schools established under chapter 28A.715 RCW.
[ 2023 c 173 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2023 c 173: See note following RCW 70.54.490.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.300 - Investment of funds, including funds received by ESD—Authority—Procedure.

RCW 28A.320.300
Investment of funds, including funds received by ESD—Authority—Procedure.
Any common school district board of directors is empowered to direct and authorize, and to delegate authority to an employee, officer, or agent of the common school district or the educational service district to direct and authorize, the county treasurer to invest funds described in RCW 28A.320.310 and 28A.320.320 and funds from state and federal sources as are then or thereafter received by the educational service district, and such funds from county sources as are then or thereafter received by the county treasurer, for distribution to the common school districts. Funds from state, county and federal sources which are so invested may be invested only for the period the funds are not required for the immediate necessities of the common school district as determined by the school district board of directors or its delegatee, and shall be invested in behalf of the common school district pursuant to the terms of RCW 28A.320.310, 28A.320.320, 36.29.020, 36.29.022, or 36.29.024 as the nature of the funds shall dictate. A grant of authority by a common school district pursuant to this section shall be by resolution of the board of directors and shall specify the duration and extent of the authority so granted. Any authority delegated to an educational service district pursuant to this section may be redelegated pursuant to RCW 28A.310.220.
[ 1999 c 18 § 1; 1990 c 33 § 335; 1982 c 191 § 5; 1975 c 47 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.58.430.]
NOTES:
Severability—1982 c 191: See note following RCW 28A.335.210.
Transportation vehicle fund—Deposits in—Use—Rules for establishment and use: RCW 28A.160.130.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.310 - Investment of building funds—Restrictions.

RCW 28A.320.310
Investment of building funds—Restrictions.
The board of directors of any school district of the state of Washington which now has, or hereafter shall have, funds in the capital projects fund of the district in the office of the county treasurer which in the judgment of said board are not required for the immediate necessities of the district, may invest and reinvest all, or any part, of such funds pursuant to RCW 35.39.030, 36.29.020, 36.29.022, 36.29.024, 39.59.020, * 39.59.030, and 43.84.080: PROVIDED, That nothing herein authorized, or the type and character of the securities thus specified, shall have in itself the effect of delaying any program of building for which said funds shall have been authorized. Said funds and said securities and the profit and interest thereon, and the proceeds thereof, shall be held by the county treasurer to the credit and benefit of the capital projects fund of the district in the county treasurer's office.
[ 1999 c 18 § 2; 1990 c 33 § 336; 1985 c 7 § 95; 1971 c 8 § 4. Prior: 1945 c 29 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.58.435.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 39.59.030 was repealed by 2016 c 152 § 12.
Severability—1971 c 8: "If any provision of this 1971 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." [ 1971 c 8 § 7.]
School district funds: RCW 28A.320.330.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.320 - Investment of funds of district—Service fee.

RCW 28A.320.320
Investment of funds of district—Service fee.
The county treasurer, or the trustee, guardian, or any other custodian of any school fund, when authorized to do so by the board of directors of any school district, shall invest or reinvest any school funds of such district in investment securities pursuant to RCW 36.29.020 and 36.29.022. The county treasurer shall have the power to select the particular investment in which said funds may be invested. All earnings and income from such investments shall inure to the benefit of any school fund designated by the board of directors of the school district which such board may lawfully designate: PROVIDED, That any interest or earnings being credited to a fund different from that which earned the interest or earnings shall only be expended for instructional supplies, equipment or capital outlay purposes. This section shall apply to all funds which may be lawfully so invested or reinvested which in the judgment of the school board are not required for the immediate necessities of the district.
Five percent of the interest or earnings, with an annual minimum of ten dollars or annual maximum of fifty dollars, on any transactions authorized by each resolution of the board of school directors shall be paid as an investment service fee to the office of county treasurer when the interest or earnings becomes available to the school district or an amount as determined pursuant to RCW 36.29.022 and 36.29.024.
[ 1999 c 18 § 3; 1983 c 66 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.58.440. Prior: 1965 c 111 § 1; 1961 c 123 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.58.440, 28.58.440.]
NOTES:
Severability—1983 c 66: See note following RCW 39.58.010.
Investment of idle building funds—1945 act: 1945 c 29 § 1.
School district funds: RCW 28A.320.330.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.400 - Elections—Qualifications of electors—Voting place.

RCW 28A.320.400
Elections—Qualifications of electors—Voting place.
Qualifications of electors at all school elections shall be the same as at a general state or county election. Except as otherwise provided by law, only those electors residing within the district shall be entitled to vote, and an elector may vote only at the polling place designated by the proper election official.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.58.520. Prior: 1941 c 12 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 5025-1. Formerly RCW 28A.58.520, 28.58.520.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.410 - Elections—Elections to be conducted according to Title 29A RCW.

RCW 28A.320.410
Elections—Elections to be conducted according to Title 29A RCW.
All school district elections, regular or special, shall be conducted according to the election laws of the state as contained in Title 29A RCW, and in the event of a conflict as to the application of the laws of this title or Title 29A RCW, the latter shall prevail.
[ 2015 c 53 § 7; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.58.521. Prior: 1965 c 123 § 8. Formerly RCW 28A.58.521, 28.58.521.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.420 - Special meetings of voters—Authorized—Purpose.

RCW 28A.320.420
Special meetings of voters—Authorized—Purpose.
Any board of directors at its discretion may, and, upon a petition of a majority of the legal voters of their district, shall call a special meeting of the voters of the district, to determine the length of time in excess of the minimum length of time prescribed by law that such school shall be maintained in the district during the year; to determine whether or not the district shall purchase any schoolhouse site or sites, and to determine the location thereof; or to determine whether or not the district shall build one or more schoolhouses or school facilities; or to determine whether or not the district shall sell any real or personal property belonging to the district, borrow money or establish and maintain a school district library.
[ 1982 c 158 § 4; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.58.370. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 349 § 1; RRS § 5028; prior: 1901 c 177 § 18; 1897 c 118 § 156. Formerly RCW 28A.58.370, 28.58.370.]
NOTES:
Severability—1982 c 158: See note following RCW 28A.150.220.
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RCW 28A.320.430
Special meetings of voters—Place, notice, procedure, record.
All such special meetings shall be held at such schoolhouse or place as the board of directors may determine. The voting shall be by ballot, the ballots to be of white paper of uniform size and quality. At least ten days' notice of such special meeting shall be given by the school district superintendent, in the manner that notice is required to be given of the annual school election, which notice shall state the object or objects for which the meeting is to be held, and no other business shall be transacted at such meeting than such as is specified in the notice. The school district superintendent shall be the secretary of the meeting, and the chair of the board of directors or, in his or her absence, the senior director present, shall be chair of the meeting: PROVIDED, That in the absence of one or all of said officials, the qualified electors present may elect a chair or secretary, or both chair and secretary, of said meeting as occasion may require, from among their number. The secretary of the meeting shall make a record of the proceedings of the meeting, and when the secretary of such meeting has been elected by the qualified voters present, he or she shall within ten days thereafter, file the record of the proceedings, duly certified, with the superintendent of the district, and said records shall become a part of the records of the district, and be preserved as other records.
[ 2011 c 336 § 708; 1990 c 33 § 338; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.58.380. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 350 § 2; RRS § 5029; prior: 1897 c 118 § 157. Formerly RCW 28A.58.380, 28.58.380, 28.58.390, part.]
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RCW 28A.320.440
Special meetings of voters—Directors to follow electors' decision.
It shall be the duty of every board of directors to carry out the directions of the electors of their districts as expressed at any such meeting.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.58.390. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 350 § 3; RRS § 5030; prior: 1897 c 118 § 158. Formerly RCW 28A.58.390, 28.58.390.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.500 - Summer and/or other student vacation period programs—Authorized—Tuition and fees.

RCW 28A.320.500
Summer and/or other student vacation period programs—Authorized—Tuition and fees.
Every school district board of directors is authorized to establish and operate summer and/or other student vacation period programs and to assess such tuition and special fees as it deems necessary to offset the maintenance and operation costs of such programs in whole or part. A summer and/or other student vacation period program may consist of such courses and activities as the school district board shall determine to be appropriate: PROVIDED, That such courses and activities shall not conflict with the provisions of RCW 28A.305.130. Attendance shall be voluntary.
[ 1990 c 33 § 339; 1974 ex.s. c 161 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.58.080.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.510 - Night schools, summer schools, meetings, use of facilities for.

RCW 28A.320.510
Night schools, summer schools, meetings, use of facilities for.
Every board of directors, unless otherwise specifically provided by law, shall:
(1) Authorize school facilities to be used for night schools and establish and maintain the same whenever deemed advisable;
(2) Authorize school facilities to be used for summer schools or for meetings, whether public, literary, scientific, religious, political, mechanical, agricultural or whatever, upon approval of the board under such rules or regulations as the board of directors may adopt, which rules or regulations may require a reasonable rental for the use of such facilities.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.58.105. Prior: 1969 c 53 § 1, part; 1967 ex.s. c 29 § 1, part; 1967 c 12 § 1, part; 1965 ex.s. c 49 § 1, part; 1963 c 104 § 1, part; 1963 c 5 § 1, part; 1961 c 305 § 1, part; 1961 c 237 § 1, part; 1961 c 66 § 1, part; 1955 c 68 § 2, part. Formerly RCW 28A.58.105, 28.58.100 (10) and (12).]
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RCW 28A.320.520
School credit for participation in youth court.
Local school boards may provide for school credit for participation as a member of a youth court as defined in RCW 3.72.005 or 13.40.020 or a student court pursuant to RCW 28A.300.420.
[ 2002 c 237 § 18.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.320 - Provisions Applicable to All Districts. › 28A.320.530 - Extracurricular activities—Definitions.

RCW 28A.320.530
Extracurricular activities—Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout RCW 28A.320.540 through 28A.320.580 and 28A.325.050 unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Associated student body executive board" means the student leadership group responsible for decision making related to the associated student body at a public school.
(2) "Extracurricular activities" means school-based athletic programs. "Extracurricular activities" may also include optional noncredit school clubs.
(3) "High school student" means a public school student enrolled in any of grades nine through twelve.
(4) "Students who are low income" means students who are eligible to participate in the federal free and reduced-price meals program or, if this data is unavailable, the college bound scholarship program under chapter 28B.118 RCW.
[ 2020 c 13 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2020 c 13: See note following RCW 28A.320.580.
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RCW 28A.320.550
Extracurricular activities—Calculation of opportunity gaps.
(1) A school district must calculate the opportunity gap in student possession of an associated student body card by subtracting the percentage of high school students who are low income and who possess an associated student body card from the percentage of high school students who are not low income and who possess an associated student body card.
(2)(a) A school district must calculate the opportunity gap in athletic program participation by subtracting the percentage of high school students who are low income and who participated in an athletic program from the percentage of high school students who are not low income and who participated in an athletic program.
(b) Although the calculation described in (a) of this subsection (2) is not required to use data on student participation in school clubs, high schools may include it at their discretion.
(3) School districts may elect to exclude the number of students who are low income and who are participating in the running start program, as defined in RCW 28A.600.300, when calculating opportunity gaps under this section.
[ 2020 c 13 § 4.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2020 c 13: See note following RCW 28A.320.580.
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RCW 28A.320.560
Extracurricular activities—Goals for reducing the opportunity gap in possession of an associated student body card.
(1) If a high school does not require an associated student body card for participation in any extracurricular activities or to receive any student discounts, the goals in this section do not apply.
(2)(a) For a high school that requires an associated student body card for participation in school clubs only, the goal is that fifty percent of high school students possess an associated student body card each school year.
(b) For a high school that requires an associated student body card for participation in school clubs and school-based athletics, the goal is that seventy percent of high school students possess an associated student body card each school year.
(3) For each high school, the opportunity gap in student possession of an associated student body card, as calculated under RCW 28A.320.550, may not exceed the following goals:
(a) During the 2020-21 school year, the opportunity gap must be twenty or fewer percentage points;
(b) During the 2021-22 school year, the opportunity gap must be sixteen or fewer percentage points;
(c) During the 2022-23 school year, the opportunity gap must be twelve or fewer percentage points;
(d) During the 2023-24 school year, the opportunity gap must be eight or fewer percentage points; and
(e) During the 2024-25 school year, and for each subsequent school year, the opportunity gap must be five or fewer percentage points.
[ 2020 c 13 § 5.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2020 c 13: See note following RCW 28A.320.580.
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RCW 28A.320.570
Extracurricular activities—Goals for reducing the opportunity gap in participation.
For each high school, the opportunity gap in extracurricular activity participation, as calculated under RCW 28A.320.550, must not exceed the following goals:
(1) During the 2020-21 school year, the opportunity gap must be twenty or fewer percentage points;
(2) During the 2021-22 school year, the opportunity gap must be sixteen or fewer percentage points;
(3) During the 2022-23 school year, the opportunity gap must be twelve or fewer percentage points;
(4) During the 2023-24 school year, the opportunity gap must be eight or fewer percentage points; and
(5) During the 2024-25 school year, and for each subsequent school year, the opportunity gap must be five or fewer percentage points.
[ 2020 c 13 § 6.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2020 c 13: See note following RCW 28A.320.580.
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RCW 28A.320.580
Extracurricular activities—Opportunity gap reduction plan.
(1) Beginning June 1, 2021, and by June 1st annually thereafter, a school district with a high school that does not meet or beat one or more of the opportunity gap reduction goals described in RCW 28A.320.560 or 28A.320.570 must develop, submit, and implement an extracurricular activity opportunity gap reduction plan.
(2) The plan must be formatted and submitted as directed by the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
(3) The plan must be published as required under RCW 28A.325.050.
(4) When developing the plan, the school district shall review recommendations from the associated student body executive board.
(5) The office of the superintendent of public instruction may review the plans submitted under this section and provide feedback and technical assistance to help school districts meet the requirements of chapter 13, Laws of 2020.
[ 2020 c 13 § 7.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2020 c 13: "(1) The legislature finds that:
(a) Interscholastic athletics and activities are a vital part of enriching students' educational experiences and developing students into responsible adults;
(b) Research supports the theory that students who participate in extracurricular activities have:
(i) Better grades and higher standardized test scores;
(ii) Increased school attendance;
(iii) Improved health and wellness; and
(iv) Positively enhanced educational experience[s];
(c) Many school districts require associated student body cards to participate in extracurricular activities and many school districts charge a fee for associated student body cards;
(d) Many school districts require a participation fee for some extracurricular activities; and
(e) The fees associated with obtaining associated student body cards and with participating in extracurricular activities may create an obstacle to participation in extracurricular activities by students who are low income.
(2) The legislature intends to reduce the obstacle to participation in extracurricular activities caused by the fees charged to students who are low income by creating equitable access to opportunities that improve academic, social, and emotional outcomes, collecting and analyzing data, and addressing barriers to extracurricular activities." [ 2020 c 13 § 1.]