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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.620 - Mentor training program goals—Professional development curricula.

RCW 28A.300.620
Mentor training program goals—Professional development curricula.
(1) In fiscal year 2017, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, in collaboration with the professional educator standards board and institutions of higher education with professional educator standards board-approved teacher preparation programs, shall develop mentor training program goals, and shall post the goals on its website.
(2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction is encouraged to develop professional development curricula aligned with the mentor training program goals required under this section. The purpose of this [these] curricula is to standardize mentorship training statewide in order to develop high quality mentors.
[ 2016 c 233 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.635 - School safety and student well-being advisory committee.

RCW 28A.300.635
School safety and student well-being advisory committee.
(1) The school safety and student well-being advisory committee is established within the office of the superintendent of public instruction. The purpose of the committee is to advise the superintendent, the office of the superintendent of public instruction's school safety center, the regional school safety centers, school districts, and public and private schools on all matters related to comprehensive school safety and student well-being.
(2) The superintendent of public instruction must appoint the members of the committee. The members must represent the following sectors, agencies, and organizations, at a minimum: The various state education associations, including teachers associations, the association of colleges for teacher education, and associations for educational staff associates; the educational service districts; the state ethnic commissions; the governor's office of Indian affairs; parent organizations; student organizations; private schools; emergency management; behavioral health; public health; law enforcement; and emergency first responders.
(3) The committee shall:
(a) Make recommendations to those it advises on policies and strategies to improve school safety and student well-being;
(b) Identify emerging issues and best practices for consideration and implementation, particularly as these relate to the integration of student well-being and school safety;
(c) Establish priorities for training, funding, statewide data collection, and other forms of support for students, schools, and school districts;
(d) Engage the public on school safety and student well-being; and
(e) Perform other duties as required by law.
(4) By November 15, 2020, and by November 15th every even year thereafter, and in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, the committee must coordinate with the office of the superintendent of public instruction's school safety center to submit a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature. The report must summarize the committee's activities during the past biennium, include recommended state policies and strategies for improving school safety and student well-being, provide an estimate of the cost to implement each recommendation, and prioritize the recommendations.
(5) Staff support for the committee must be provided by the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
(6) The committee must meet at least quarterly.
(7) Members are not entitled to be reimbursed for travel expenses if they are elected officials or are participating on behalf of an employer, governmental entity, or other organization. Any reimbursement for other members is subject to chapter 43.03 RCW.
[ 2019 c 333 § 4.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2019 c 333: See note following RCW 28A.300.630.
Intent—2019 c 333: See note following RCW 28A.320.124.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.640 - School-based threat assessment program—Model policy and procedure.

RCW 28A.300.640
School-based threat assessment program—Model policy and procedure.
(1) The Washington state school directors' association, in collaboration with the office of the superintendent of public instruction, shall develop a model policy and procedure to establish a school-based threat assessment program that meets the requirements of RCW 28A.320.123. The model policy and procedure must be posted on the website of the state school safety center, established in RCW 28A.300.630, by January 1, 2020.
(2) In developing the model policy and procedure, the Washington state school directors' association and the office of the superintendent of public instruction must:
(a) Consult with the school safety and student well-being advisory committee, established under RCW 28A.300.635, and other organizations with expertise in school safety, behavioral health, the rights of students with disabilities, and protecting civil liberties; and
(b) Consider multilevel threat assessment programs implemented in schools in Washington.
[ 2019 c 333 § 6.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2019 c 333: See note following RCW 28A.300.630.
Intent—2019 c 333: See note following RCW 28A.320.124.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.645 - Monitoring and data collection—Comprehensive safe school plans, student distress, and school-based threat assessment programs.

RCW 28A.300.645
Monitoring and data collection—Comprehensive safe school plans, student distress, and school-based threat assessment programs.
(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, in order to ensure that public schools and school districts are meeting the requirements of RCW 28A.320.125 relating to comprehensive safe school plans, RCW 28A.320.127 related to plans for recognition, initial screening, and response to emotional or behavioral distress in students, and RCW 28A.320.123 relating to school-based threat assessment programs, the superintendent of public instruction shall monitor these programs no less than once every five years.
(2) The superintendent of public instruction must consult with interested stakeholders to develop data collection and submission requirements for school districts as they relate to RCW 28A.320.125 relating to comprehensive safe school plans, RCW 28A.320.127 related to plans for recognition, initial screening, and response to emotional or behavioral distress in students, and RCW 28A.320.123 relating to school-based threat assessment programs.
(3) By December 1, 2020, and in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, the office of the superintendent of public instruction must report to the appropriate committees of the legislature regarding the office's plans for data collection and monitoring under this section and describing any implementation issues that could be fixed through legislation.
(4) The superintendent of public instruction may adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW to implement this section.
[ 2019 c 333 § 7.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2019 c 333: See note following RCW 28A.300.630.
Intent—2019 c 333: See note following RCW 28A.320.124.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.650 - School resource officer training—Materials—Grant program—Report.

RCW 28A.300.650
School resource officer training—Materials—Grant program—Report.
(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, by January 1, 2020, the state school safety center, established in RCW 28A.300.630, in collaboration with the school safety and student well-being advisory committee, established in RCW 28A.300.635, and law enforcement entities interested in providing training to school resource officers, shall identify and make publicly available training materials that are consistent with the requirements in RCW 28A.320.124.
(2)(a) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction must establish and implement a grant program to fund training for school resource officers as described in RCW 28A.320.124. Eligible grantees include school districts, educational service districts, law enforcement agencies, and law enforcement training organizations. Training under this section may be developed by schools in partnership with local law enforcement and organizations that have expertise in topics such as juvenile brain development; restorative practices or restorative justice; social-emotional learning; civil rights; and student rights, including free speech and search and seizure. This training may be provided by the criminal justice training commission.
(b) By December 1st of each year the program is funded, the office of the superintendent of public instruction must submit an annual report to the governor and appropriate committees of the legislature on the program.
[ 2019 c 333 § 13.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2019 c 333: See note following RCW 28A.300.630.
Intent—2019 c 333: See note following RCW 28A.320.124.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.700 - Dyslexia screening tools.

RCW 28A.300.700
Dyslexia screening tools.
(1) By September 1, 2019, the superintendent of public instruction, after considering recommendations from the dyslexia advisory council convened under *RCW 28A.300.710, must identify screening tools and resources that, at a minimum, meet the following best practices to:
(a) Satisfy developmental and academic criteria, including considerations of validity and reliability, that indicate typical literacy development or dyslexia, taking into account typical child neurological development; and
(b) Identify indicators and areas of weakness that are highly predictive of future reading difficulty, including phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, rapid naming skills, letter sound knowledge, and family history of difficulty with reading and language acquisition.
(2) Beginning September 1, 2019, the superintendent of public instruction must maintain on the agency's website the list of screening tools and resources identified under this section and must include links to the tools and resources, when available.
(3) The superintendent of public instruction must review and update the list of screening tools and resources identified under this section as appropriate.
[ 2018 c 75 § 3.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 28A.300.710 expired August 1, 2023.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.720 - Dyslexia recommendations.

RCW 28A.300.720
Dyslexia recommendations.
(1) By June 1, 2021, the superintendent of public instruction must review the dyslexia advisory council's recommendations required under *RCW 28A.300.710 and make available to school districts:
(a) Best practices for school district implementation of screenings as required under RCW 28A.320.260, including trainings for school district staff conducting the screenings;
(b) Best practices for using multitiered systems of support to provide interventions as required under RCW 28A.320.260, including trainings for school district staff in instructional methods specifically targeting students' areas of weakness;
(c) Sample educational information for parents and families related to dyslexia that includes a list of resources for parental support; and
(d) Best practices to address the needs of students above grade two who show indications of, or areas of weakness associated with, dyslexia.
(2) By February 15, 2022, the superintendent of public instruction must review the dyslexia advisory council's updated report required under *RCW 28A.300.710 and revise the best practices and sample educational information made available to school districts required under subsection (1) of this section.
(3) By November 1, 2022, and in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, the superintendent of public instruction must report to the house of representatives and senate education committees with the following information from the 2021-22 school year:
(a) The number of students: (i) Screened pursuant to RCW 28A.320.260; (ii) with indications of, or areas of weakness associated with, dyslexia identified under RCW 28A.300.700; and (iii) provided interventions pursuant to RCW 28A.320.260;
(b) Descriptions from school districts of the types of interventions used in accordance with RCW 28A.320.260 and rates of student progress, when available; and
(c) Descriptions from school districts of the issues districts had related to implementing the provisions of RCW 28A.320.260.
[ 2018 c 75 § 5.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 28A.300.710 expired August 1, 2023.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.730 - Dyslexia rules.

RCW 28A.300.730
Dyslexia rules.
(1) The superintendent of public instruction may adopt rules to implement RCW 28A.300.700, * 28A.300.710, 28A.300.720, 28A.320.250, 28A.320.260, 28A.320.270, and ** 28A.165.035.
(2) The rules may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) A timeline for school districts and charter schools to implement the screenings required under RCW 28A.320.260;
(b) The frequency of conducting the screenings;
(c) Best practices for identifying screening tools and resources in accordance with RCW 28A.300.700;
(d) Training for school district staff conducting the screenings; and
(e) The members and scope of work for the dyslexia advisory council convened under *RCW 28A.300.710.
[ 2018 c 75 § 8.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: *(1) RCW 28A.300.710 expired August 1, 2023.
**(2) RCW 28A.165.035 was repealed by 2021 c 111 § 13.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.750 - Basic education waivers for school districts.

RCW 28A.300.750
Basic education waivers for school districts.
(1)(a) In accordance with the criteria adopted by the state board of education under subsection (2) of this section, the superintendent of public instruction may grant waivers to school districts from the provisions of RCW 28A.150.200 through 28A.150.220, except as provided in (b) of this subsection, on the basis that such waiver or waivers are necessary to implement successfully a local plan to provide for all students in the district an effective education system that is designed to enhance the educational program for each student. The local plan may include alternative ways to provide effective educational programs for students who experience difficulty with the regular education program.
(b) The state board of education shall have authority to grant waivers from the provisions of RCW 28A.150.220(3)(b) and to grant the waivers set forth in RCW * 28A.230.090(1)(e)(ii) and 28A.655.180.
(2) The state board of education shall adopt rules establishing the criteria to evaluate the need for a waiver or waivers under this section.
[ 2018 c 177 § 502; 2018 c 177 § 501; (2012 c 53 § 8 expired June 30, 2019); (2011 c 260 § 8 expired June 30, 2019); (1992 c 141 § 302 expired September 1, 2000); 1990 c 33 § 267; 1985 c 349 § 6. Formerly RCW 28A.305.140, 28A.04.127.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 28A.230.090 was amended by 2023 c 271 § 2, changing subsection (1)(e)(ii) to subsection (1)(d)(ii).
Effective dates—2018 c 177 §§ 201, 202, 501-504, 507, and 701: See note following RCW 28A.150.222.
Finding—Intent—2018 c 177: See note following RCW 28A.305.905.
Contingent expiration date—1992 c 141 § 302: "Section 302, chapter 141, Laws of 1992 shall expire September 1, 2000, unless by September 1, 2000, a law is enacted stating that a school accountability and academic assessment system is not in place." [ 1994 c 245 § 11; 1992 c 141 § 508.] That law was not enacted by September 1, 2000.
Severability—1985 c 349: See note following RCW 28A.150.260.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.760 - Waiver applications annual report.

RCW 28A.300.760
Waiver applications annual report.
Beginning September 1, 2019, the superintendent of public instruction shall annually report to the state board of education and education committees of the house of representatives and the senate summaries of all waiver applications submitted to the superintendent of public instruction for the prior school year under RCW 28A.150.222, 28A.150.290, 28A.230.015, and 28A.300.750, including the following information for each type of waiver:
(1) The annual number of waiver applications the superintendent approved and did not approve;
(2) A brief summary of each waiver request;
(3) The reasons the superintendent approved or did not approve each waiver application; and
(4) Links to the waiver applications posted on the superintendent's website.
[ 2018 c 177 § 508.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2018 c 177: See note following RCW 28A.305.905.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.770 - Highly capable students—Identification procedures.

RCW 28A.300.770
Highly capable students—Identification procedures.
(1) The superintendent of public instruction must require school districts to have identification procedures for their highly capable programs that are clearly stated and implemented by school districts using the following criteria:
(a) Districts must use multiple objective criteria to identify students who are among the most highly capable. Multiple pathways for qualifications must be available and no single criterion may disqualify a student from identification;
(b) Highly capable selection decisions must be based on consideration of criteria benchmarked on local norms, but local norms may not be used as a more restrictive criteria than national norms at the same percentile;
(c) Subjective measures such as teacher recommendations or report card grades may not be used to screen out a student from assessment. These data points may be used alongside other criteria during selection to support identification, but may not be used to disqualify a student from being identified; and
(d) To the extent practicable, screening and assessments must be given in the native language of the student. If native language screening and assessments are not available, a nonverbal screening and assessment must be used.
(2) The superintendent of public instruction must disseminate guidance on referral, screening, assessment, selection, and placement best practices for highly capable programs. The guidance must be regularly updated and aligned with evidence-based practices.
[ 2018 c 266 § 105.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.790 - Outdoor-based activities—Instructional days.

RCW 28A.300.790
Outdoor-based activities—Instructional days.
(1) The superintendent of public instruction, subject to conformity with application or other requirements adopted by rule, shall approve requests by public schools as provided in RCW 28A.320.173 to consider student participation in seasonal or nonseasonal outdoor-based activities, including programs established in accordance with RCW 28A.300.793, and the outdoor education experiences program established in RCW 28A.300.795, as instructional days for the purposes of basic education requirements established in RCW 28A.150.220(5).
(2) The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt rules to implement this section.
[ 2022 c 112 § 4; 2018 c 266 § 410.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2022 c 112: See note following RCW 28A.300.793.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.795 - Outdoor learning grant program—Outdoor education experiences program.

RCW 28A.300.795
Outdoor learning grant program—Outdoor education experiences program.
(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the outdoor education experiences program is established as a program within the outdoor learning grant program established in RCW 28A.300.793. The purpose of the outdoor education experiences program is to develop and support outdoor learning opportunities for 5th and 6th grade students in Washington public schools, with related opportunities for high school students to volunteer as counselors. The program will consist of hands-on learning experiences that: Are three to five days in duration and up to four nights; are overnight or day programs when overnight programs are impractical due to health, cultural, or capacity considerations; and have a focus on environmental education aligned with the Washington state learning standards and the development of social and emotional learning skills.
(2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction may work with a statewide nonprofit organization representing school principals to create guidelines for the program established by this section.
(3) In implementing the program established by this section, the priority focus of the office of the superintendent of public instruction must be given to schools that have been identified for improvement through the Washington school improvement framework and communities historically underserved by science education. These communities can include, but are not limited to, federally recognized tribes, including state-tribal education compact schools, migrant students, schools with high free and reduced-price lunch populations, rural and remote schools, students in alternative learning environments, students of color, English language learner students, and students receiving special education services.
[ 2022 c 112 § 3.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2022 c 112: See note following RCW 28A.300.793.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.802 - Advisory groups—Travel—Compensation.

RCW 28A.300.802
Advisory groups—Travel—Compensation.
In addition to any board, commission, council, committee, or other similar group established by statute or executive order, the superintendent of public instruction may appoint advisory groups on subject matters within the superintendent's responsibilities or as may be required by any federal legislation as a condition to the receipt of federal funds by the federal department. The advisory groups shall be constituted as required by federal law or as the superintendent may determine.
Members of advisory groups under the authority of the superintendent may be paid their travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.
Except as provided in this section or as authorized by RCW 43.03.220, members of advisory groups under the authority of the superintendent are volunteering their services and are not eligible for compensation. A person is eligible to receive compensation in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars for each day during which the member attends an official meeting of the group or performs statutorily prescribed duties approved by the chairperson of the group if the person (1) occupies a position, normally regarded as full-time in nature, as a certificated employee of a local school district; (2) is participating as part of their employment with the local school district; and (3) the meeting or duties are performed outside the period in which school days as defined by *RCW 28A.150.030 are conducted. The superintendent may reimburse local school districts for substitute certificated employees to enable members to meet or perform duties on school days. A person is eligible to receive compensation from federal funds in an amount to be determined by personal service contract for groups required by federal law.
[ 2022 c 245 § 4; 2011 1st sp.s. c 21 § 53.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 28A.150.030 expired September 1, 2011. See RCW 28A.150.203.
Findings—2022 c 245: See note following RCW 43.03.220.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.807 - Task force—Review of federal 2007 race and ethnicity reporting guidelines—Development of state guidelines.

RCW 28A.300.807
Task force—Review of federal 2007 race and ethnicity reporting guidelines—Development of state guidelines.
Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall convene a task force to review the United States department of education 2007 race and ethnicity reporting guidelines and develop race and ethnicity guidance for the state. The task force must include representatives from the educational opportunity gap oversight and accountability committee, the ethnic commissions, the governor's office of Indian affairs, and a diverse group of parents. The guidance must clarify for students and families why information about race and ethnicity is collected and how students and families can help school administrators properly identify them. The guidance must also describe the best practices for school administrators to use when identifying the race and ethnicity of students and families. The task force must use the United States census and the American community survey in the development of the guidance.
[ 2016 c 72 § 502.]
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.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.815 - Financial aid advising day.

RCW 28A.300.815
Financial aid advising day.
(1)(a) Beginning with the 2020-21 school year, within existing resources, and in collaboration with the Washington student achievement council, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall coordinate a financial aid advising day with all school districts with a high school.
(b) For the purposes of this section and RCW 28A.230.310, a "financial aid advising day" means a day or series of days between September 1st and December 1st of each year that includes, but is not limited to, dedicated time during regular school hours for staff to:
(i) Provide information to twelfth grade students on the free application for federal student aid, the Washington application for state financial aid, and the college board's CSS profile;
(ii) As appropriate and whenever possible, assist twelfth grade students in completing the free application for federal student aid and the Washington application for state financial aid; and
(iii) In conjunction with the Washington student achievement council, distribute information on the Washington college grant and demonstrate the use of the college financial aid calculator created in RCW 28B.77.280.
(c) Each school district may choose the date or series of dates on which to hold a financial aid advising day.
(2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall coordinate with the Washington student achievement council whenever possible to assist districts in facilitating opportunities outside of regular school hours for parents to take part in seminars on completing the free application for federal student aid and the Washington application for state financial aid. Whenever possible, districts shall provide spoken language interpreter services for limited English-speaking families.
(3) Schools must allow students over the age of eighteen to opt out and parents or guardians of students under the age of eighteen to opt their student out of scheduled financial aid advising day activities.
(4) A student may not be penalized for failing to complete financial aid applications or for opting out of activities under subsection (3) of this section.
(5) Educational staff, including instructional, administrative, and counseling staff, may not be assessed or penalized on the basis of students' completion of financial aid forms or students' decisions to opt out under subsection (3) of this section.
(6) In the administration of the financial aid advising day, personally identifiable student or family information must be protected in accordance with state and federal privacy laws.
[ 2020 c 307 § 5.]
NOTES:
Intent—Conflict with federal requirements—2020 c 307: See notes following RCW 28B.77.290.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.820 - Elementary and secondary school emergency relief III account.

RCW 28A.300.820
Elementary and secondary school emergency relief III account.
The elementary and secondary school emergency relief III account is created in the state treasury. Revenues attributable to section 2001, the American rescue plan act of 2021, P.L. 117-2 must be deposited into the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation.
[ 2022 c 157 § 8. Prior: 2021 c 334 § 1901.]
NOTES:
Conflict with federal requirements—Effective date—2021 c 334: See notes following RCW 43.79.555.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.825 - Secondary traumatic stress—Resources.

RCW 28A.300.825
Secondary traumatic stress—Resources.
The office of the superintendent of public instruction must publish on its website links to resources, self-assessments, and best practices for educators and local policymakers to prevent and address secondary traumatic stress in the workforce. The office of the superintendent of public instruction must collaborate with the Washington state school directors' association, the educational service districts, and the school employees' benefits board created in RCW 41.05.740 and provide links to any resources on secondary traumatic stress available through these organizations.
[ 2021 c 129 § 2.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2021 c 129: "(1)(a) The legislature acknowledges that secondary traumatic stress, also called compassion fatigue, is a natural but disruptive set of symptoms that may result when one person learns firsthand of the traumatic experiences of another. Symptoms of secondary traumatic stress may include feelings of isolation, anxiety, dissociation, physical ailments, and sleep disturbances. In addition, those affected by secondary traumatic stress may experience: Changes in memory and perception; alterations in their sense of self-efficacy; a depletion of personal resources; and disruption in their perceptions of safety, trust, and independence.
(b) Secondary traumatic stress may be experienced by teachers, school counselors, administrators, or other school staff. Everyday these school staff work with students experiencing trauma and loss. In addition, many students have experienced additional trauma due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on themselves and their families.
(2) The legislature finds that secondary traumatic stress is preventable and treatable. Therefore, the legislature intends to require school districts to adopt a policy and procedure to prevent and address secondary traumatic stress in the workforce and to make resources on secondary traumatic stress publicly available." [ 2021 c 129 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.830 - Funding, services, and outcomes for children and youth who are neglected, delinquent, or at risk—Report.

RCW 28A.300.830
Funding, services, and outcomes for children and youth who are neglected, delinquent, or at risk—Report.
(1)(a) Beginning July 1, 2022, and every three years thereafter, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall report on the funding and services provided in support of youth pursuant to Washington's every student succeeds act consolidated plan, Title I, part D: Prevention and intervention programs for children and youth who are neglected, delinquent, or at risk, and the education outcomes resulting from the funding and provided services.
(b) The purpose of the report is to inform the legislature of progress toward the goals established in the consolidated plan and provide the legislature with the opportunity to determine whether subsequent legislation should be enacted to ensure the education needs of youth and postresident youth.
(2) Reports required by this section, which must delineate the recipients of the federal funds and how they are being used to support the education needs of youth and postresident youth, must be submitted to the appropriate committees of the house of representatives and the senate in accordance with RCW 43.01.036.
(3) For purposes of this section, "postresident youth" and "youth" have the same meanings as in RCW 28A.190.005.
[ 2021 c 164 § 10.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2021 c 164: See note following RCW 28A.190.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.845 - Media literacy and digital citizenship—Regional conferences.

RCW 28A.300.845
Media literacy and digital citizenship—Regional conferences. (Expires July 31, 2031.)
(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall convene two regional conferences on the subject of media literacy and digital citizenship.
(2) The conferences in this section should highlight the work performed by the recipients of the grant program established under RCW 28A.300.840, as well as best practices in media literacy and digital citizenship.
(3) The locations for conferences convened under this section must include one site in western Washington and one site in eastern Washington.
(4) This section expires July 31, 2031.
[ 2021 c 301 § 7.]
NOTES:
Finding—Purpose—2021 c 301: See note following RCW 28A.650.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.850 - Institutional education programs—Timeline and plan.

RCW 28A.300.850
Institutional education programs—Timeline and plan. (Expires June 30, 2027.)
(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall develop a timeline and plan for assuming, by September 1, 2027, responsibility for the delivery of basic education services to justice-involved students who are under the age of 21 and served through institutional education programs in facilities that are not under the jurisdiction of the department of social and health services or the department of corrections. The timeline and plan shall consider: The findings and recommendations produced in accordance with section 2, chapter 303, Laws of 2023; recommendations provided in the December 1, 2022, improving institutional education outcomes final report of the office of the superintendent of public instruction and the department of children, youth, and families; staffing transitions for educators and staff that, as of July 23, 2023, deliver education programming and services to the justice-involved students; and legislation enacted in 2024 and in subsequent years relating to the superintendent's requirements under RCW 28A.190.150.
(2) Beginning December 15, 2023, and annually thereafter through 2026, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall, in accordance with RCW 43.01.036, provide an interim report on progress made in achieving the requirements of this section to the governor and the education and fiscal committees of the legislature.
(3) In meeting the requirements of this section, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall consult with organizations representing educators and staff that deliver education programming and services to justice-involved students who are under the age of 21 and served through institutional education programs in facilities that are not under the jurisdiction of the department of social and health services or the department of corrections.
(4) This section expires June 30, 2027.
[ 2023 c 303 § 4.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2023 c 303: See note following RCW 28A.190.150.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.300 - Superintendent of Public Instruction. › 28A.300.900 - Registered preapprenticeship and youth apprenticeship recommendations.

RCW 28A.300.900
Registered preapprenticeship and youth apprenticeship recommendations.
(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the state board for community and technical colleges and the Washington state apprenticeship and training council, shall examine opportunities for promoting recognized preapprenticeship and registered youth apprenticeship opportunities for high school students.
(2) In accordance with this section, by November 1, 2018, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall solicit input from persons and organizations with an interest or relevant expertise in registered preapprenticeship programs, registered youth apprenticeship programs, or both, and employer-based preapprenticeship and youth apprenticeship programs, and provide a report to the governor and the education committees of the house of representatives and the senate that includes recommendations for:
(a) Improving alignment between college-level vocational courses at institutions of higher education and high school curriculum and graduation requirements, including high school and beyond plans required by RCW 28A.230.090 and in accordance with RCW 28A.230.212 and 28A.230.215. Recommendations provided under this subsection may include recommendations for the development or revision of career and technical education course equivalencies established in accordance with RCW 28A.700.080(1)(b) for college-level vocational courses successfully completed by a student while in high school and taken for dual credit;
(b) Identifying and removing barriers that prevent the wider exploration and use of registered preapprenticeship and registered youth apprenticeship opportunities by high school students and opportunities for registered apprenticeships by graduating secondary students; and
(c) Increasing awareness among teachers, counselors, students, parents, principals, school administrators, and the public about the opportunities offered by registered preapprenticeship and registered youth apprenticeship programs.
(3) As used in this section, "institution of higher education" has the same meaning as defined in RCW 28A.600.300.
[ 2023 c 271 § 9; 2018 c 228 § 1.]
NOTES:
Intent—2023 c 271: See note following RCW 28A.230.215.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.305 - State Board of Education. › 28A.305.021 - Election of board members—Restrictions.

RCW 28A.305.021
Election of board members—Restrictions.
The election of state board of education members by school directors and private school board members shall be conducted by the Washington state school directors' association for the members of the state board who begin serving on January 1, 2006, and thereafter.
(1) The Washington state school directors' association shall adopt procedures for the conduct of elections, which shall include, but need not be limited to: The definition of the eastern Washington and western Washington geographic regions of the state for the purpose of determining board member positions; the weighting of votes cast by the number of students in the school director's school district or board member's private school; election and dispute resolution procedures; the process for filling vacancies; and election timelines. The election timeline shall include calling for elections no later than the 25th of August, and notification of the election results no later than the 15th of December.
(2) State board member positions one and two shall be filled by residents of the eastern Washington region and positions three, four, and five shall be filled by residents of the western Washington region.
(3) A school director shall be eligible to vote only for a candidate for each position in the geographic region within which the school director resides.
(4) Initial terms of the individuals elected by the school directors shall be for terms of two to four years in length as follows: Two members, one from eastern Washington and one from western Washington, shall be elected to two-year terms; two members, one from eastern Washington and one from western Washington, shall be elected to four-year terms; and one member from western Washington shall be elected to a three-year term. The term of the private school member shall be two years. All terms shall expire on the second Monday of January of the applicable year.
(5) No person employed in any public or private school, college, university, or other educational institution or any educational service district superintendent's office or in the office of the superintendent of public instruction is eligible for membership on the state board of education. No member of a board of directors of a local school district or private school may continue to serve in that capacity after having been elected to the state board.
[ 2022 c 79 § 1; 2005 c 497 § 102.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2005 c 497 § 102: "Section 102 of 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 immediately [May 16, 2005]." [ 2005 c 497 § 411.]
Intent—Part headings not law—2005 c 497: See notes following RCW 28A.305.011.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.305 - State Board of Education. › 28A.305.035 - Joint report to the legislature.

RCW 28A.305.035
Joint report to the legislature.
(1) By October 15th of each even-numbered year, the state board of education and the professional educator standards board shall submit a joint report to the legislative education committees, the governor, and the superintendent of public instruction. The report shall address the progress the boards have made and the obstacles they have encountered, individually and collectively, in the work of achieving the goals in RCW 28A.150.210.
(2) The state board of education shall include the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative education committees in board communications so that the legislature can be kept apprised of the discussions and proposed actions of the board.
[ 2006 c 263 § 103; 2005 c 497 § 103.]
NOTES:
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—2005 c 497: See notes following RCW 28A.305.011.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.305 - State Board of Education. › 28A.305.045 - Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.

RCW 28A.305.045
Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.
Any compliance reporting requirements as a result of laws in this chapter that apply to second-class districts may be submitted in accordance with RCW 28A.330.250.
[ 2011 c 45 § 20.]
NOTES:
Conflict with federal requirements—2011 c 45: See note following RCW 28A.330.250.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.305 - State Board of Education. › 28A.305.135 - Rule making—School district fiscal impact statement required—Exceptions.

RCW 28A.305.135
Rule making—School district fiscal impact statement required—Exceptions.
(1) The state board of education must provide a school district fiscal impact statement prepared by the office of the superintendent of public instruction with the published notice of a rule-making hearing required under RCW 34.05.320 on rules proposed by the board. At the rule-making hearing, the board must also hear a presentation from the office of the superintendent of public instruction and take public testimony on the fiscal impact statement. A copy of the fiscal impact statement must be forwarded to the education committees of the legislature.
(2) The office of the superintendent of public instruction must solicit fiscal impact estimates from a representative sample of school districts across the state when preparing a fiscal impact statement.
(3) This section does not apply to the following rules:
(a) Emergency rules adopted under RCW 34.05.350;
(b) Rules adopting or incorporating by reference without material change federal statutes or regulations, Washington state statutes, or rules of other Washington state agencies;
(c) Rules that adopt, amend, or repeal a procedure or practice related only to the operation of the state board of education and not to any external parties;
(d) Rules that only correct typographical errors, make address or name changes, or clarify language of a rule without changing its effect; or
(e) Rules the content of which is explicitly and specifically dictated by statute.
[ 2012 c 210 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.305 - State Board of Education. › 28A.305.190 - Eligibility to take test to earn a high school equivalency certificate.

RCW 28A.305.190
Eligibility to take test to earn a high school equivalency certificate.
The state board of education shall adopt rules governing the eligibility of a child sixteen years of age and under nineteen years of age to take a test to earn a high school equivalency certificate as provided in RCW 28B.50.536 if the child provides a substantial and warranted reason for leaving the regular high school education program, if the child was home-schooled, or if the child is an eligible student enrolled in a dropout reengagement program under RCW 28A.175.100 through 28A.175.110.
[ 2013 c 39 § 8; 2010 c 20 § 6; 1993 c 218 § 1; 1991 c 116 § 5; 1973 c 51 § 2. Formerly RCW 28A.04.135.]
NOTES:
Intent—2010 c 20: See note following RCW 28A.175.100.
Severability—1973 c 51: See note following RCW 28A.225.010.
Waiver of fees or residency requirements at community or technical colleges for students completing a high school education: RCW 28B.15.520.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.305 - State Board of Education. › 28A.305.902 - Transfer of duties—Review and recommendation—2006 c 263.

RCW 28A.305.902
Transfer of duties—Review and recommendation—2006 c 263.
The legislature encourages the members of the new state board of education to review the transfer of duties from the state board to other entities made in chapter 263, Laws of 2006 and if any of the duties that were transferred away from the state board are necessary for the board to accomplish the purpose set out in chapter 263, Laws of 2006 then the state board shall come back to the legislature to request those necessary duties to be returned to the state board of education. The state board of education is encouraged to make such a request by January 15, 2007.
[ 2006 c 263 § 101.]
NOTES:
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.