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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.570 - Interfering by force or violence with any administrator, faculty member or student unlawful—Penalty.

RCW 28B.10.570
Interfering by force or violence with any administrator, faculty member or student unlawful—Penalty.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, singly or in concert with others, to interfere by force or violence with any administrator, faculty member, or student of any university, college, or community or technical college who is in the peaceful discharge or conduct of his or her duties or studies.
(2) A person violating this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned in jail not more than six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.
[ 2015 c 55 § 203; 2003 c 53 § 171; 1971 c 45 § 1; 1970 ex.s. c 98 § 1. Formerly RCW 28.76.600.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Severability—1971 c 45: "If any provision of this 1971 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provisions to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1971 c 45 § 8.]
Severability—1970 ex.s. c 98: "If a court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge to be invalid or unconstitutional any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part of this act, such judgment or decree shall not affect, impair, invalidate or nullify the remainder of this act, but the effect thereof shall be confined to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this act so adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional." [ 1970 ex.s. c 98 § 5.]
Disturbing school, school activities or meetings—Penalty—Disposition of fines: RCW 28A.635.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.571 - Intimidating any administrator, faculty member, or student by threat of force or violence unlawful—Penalty.

RCW 28B.10.571
Intimidating any administrator, faculty member, or student by threat of force or violence unlawful—Penalty.
(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, singly or in concert with others, to intimidate by threat of force or violence any administrator, faculty member, or student of any university, college, or community or technical college who is in the peaceful discharge or conduct of his or her duties or studies.
(2) A person violating this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned in jail not more than six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.
[ 2015 c 55 § 204; 2003 c 53 § 172; 1971 c 45 § 2; 1970 ex.s. c 98 § 2. Formerly RCW 28.76.601.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Severability—1971 c 45: See note following RCW 28B.10.570.
Severability—1970 ex.s. c 98: See note following RCW 28B.10.570.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.572 - Certain unlawful acts—Disciplinary authority exception.

RCW 28B.10.572
Certain unlawful acts—Disciplinary authority exception.
The crimes defined in RCW 28B.10.570 and 28B.10.571 shall not apply to school administrators or teachers who are engaged in the reasonable exercise of their disciplinary authority.
[ 2003 c 53 § 173; 1970 ex.s. c 98 § 3. Formerly RCW 28.76.602.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Severability—1970 ex.s. c 98: See note following RCW 28B.10.570.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.575 - Student housing—Liquor prohibited, areas—Complaints regarding liquor and illegal drug use—Policies, procedures, sanctions.

RCW 28B.10.575
Student housing—Liquor prohibited, areas—Complaints regarding liquor and illegal drug use—Policies, procedures, sanctions.
(1) Each public institution of higher education shall notify all students applying for college or university-owned student housing of the availability of housing in an area in which all liquor use is prohibited.
(2) Each public institution of higher education, upon request, shall provide students access to student housing on a residence hall floor, designated area, or in a building where liquor use is prohibited.
(3) Each public institution shall have in place, and distribute to students in college or university-owned student housing, a process for reporting violations and complaints of liquor and illegal drug use.
(4) Each public institution shall have in place, distribute to students, and vigorously enforce policies and procedures for investigating complaints regarding liquor and illegal drug use in college or university-owned student housing, including the sanctions that may be applied for violations of the institution's liquor and illegal drug use policies.
(5) Students who violate the institution's liquor and illegal drug use policies are subject to disciplinary action. Sanctions that may be applied for violations of the institution's liquor or illegal drug use policies include warnings, restitution for property damage, probation, expulsion from college or university-owned housing, and suspension from the institution.
(6) As used in this section:
(a) "Liquor" has the meaning in RCW 66.04.010; and
(b) "Illegal drug use" refers to the unlawful use of controlled substances under chapter 69.50 RCW or legend drugs under chapter 69.41 RCW.
[ 1996 c 17 § 2.]
NOTES:
Policy—1996 c 17: "The state makes a substantial investment of finances and resources in students who are attending state institutions of higher education. In exchange, students are expected to actively pursue their education and contribute to an academic environment that is conducive to learning. Students who abuse liquor and drugs, however, are unable to make full use of this educational opportunity. More important, students who abuse liquor and drugs create an environment that interferes with the ability of other students to pursue their education. This is especially true in university-owned student housing where liquor and drug abuse contribute to noise, vandalism, theft, and violence. While the universities and colleges may not be able to stop all liquor and drug abuse among student populations, the very least they can do is ensure that the vast majority of students without drug or liquor problems are provided with a living environment that is safe and conducive to the pursuit of higher education." [ 1996 c 17 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.577 - Opioid overdose reversal medication—Administration—Training—Assistance with grants and donations.

RCW 28B.10.577
Opioid overdose reversal medication—Administration—Training—Assistance with grants and donations.
(1) For the purposes of this section:
(a) "Opioid overdose reversal medication" has the meaning provided in RCW 69.41.095; and
(b) "Opioid-related overdose" has the meaning provided in RCW 69.41.095.
(2) By the beginning of the 2019-20 academic year, a public institution of higher education with a residence hall housing at least one hundred students must develop a plan: (a) For the maintenance and administration of opioid overdose reversal medication in and around the residence hall; and (b) for the training of designated personnel to administer opioid overdose reversal medication to respond to symptoms of an opioid-related overdose. The training may utilize free online training resources including, but not limited to, the free online training resources identified as appropriate for public schools in RCW 28A.210.395. The plan may identify: The ratio of residents to opioid overdose reversal medication doses; the designated trained personnel, who may include residence hall advisers; and whether the designated trained personnel covers more than one residence hall.
(3) The state board for community and technical colleges shall assist an individual community or technical college with applying for grants or donations to obtain opioid overdose reversal medication at no cost or at a discount.
[ 2019 c 314 § 43.]
NOTES:
Declaration—2019 c 314: See note following RCW 18.22.810.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.580 - Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Legislative findings—Purpose.

RCW 28B.10.580
Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Legislative findings—Purpose.
(1) The legislature finds that commercial operations selling term papers, theses, and dissertations encourages academic dishonesty, and in so doing impairs the public confidence in the credibility of institutions of higher education whether in this state or any other to function within their prime mission, that of providing a quality education to the citizens of this or any other state.
(2) The legislature further finds that this problem, beyond the ability of these institutions to control effectively, is a matter of state concern, while at the same time recognizing the need for and the existence of legitimate research functions.
It is the declared intent of RCW 28B.10.580 through 28B.10.584, therefore, that the state of Washington prohibit the preparation for sale or commercial sale of term papers, theses and dissertations: PROVIDED, That such legislation shall not affect legitimate and proper research activities: PROVIDED FURTHER, That such legislation does not impinge on the rights, under the First Amendment, of freedom of speech, of the press, and of distributing information.
[ 1981 c 23 § 1; 1979 c 43 § 1.]
NOTES:
Severability—1981 c 23: "If any provision of this amendatory act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1981 c 23 § 3.]
Severability—1979 c 43: "If any provision of this act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1979 c 43 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.582 - Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Definitions.

RCW 28B.10.582
Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Definitions.
Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the words used in RCW 28B.10.580 through 28B.10.584 shall have the meaning given in this section:
(1) "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, or association.
(2) "Assignment" means any specific written, recorded, pictorial, artistic, or other academic task, including but not limited to term papers, theses, dissertations, essays, and reports, that is intended for submission to any postsecondary institution in fulfillment of the requirements of a degree, diploma, certificate, or course of study at any such educational institution.
(3) "Prepare" means to create, write, or in any way produce in whole or substantial part a term paper, thesis, dissertation, essay, report, or other assignment for a monetary fee.
(4) "Postsecondary institution" means any university, college, or other postsecondary educational institution.
[ 1981 c 23 § 2; 1979 c 43 § 2.]
NOTES:
Severability—1981 c 23: See note following RCW 28B.10.580.
Severability—1979 c 43: See note following RCW 28B.10.580.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.584 - Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Violations enumerated—Exempted acts—Civil penalties—Injunctive relief.

RCW 28B.10.584
Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Violations enumerated—Exempted acts—Civil penalties—Injunctive relief.
(1) No person shall prepare, offer to prepare, cause to be prepared, sell, or offer for sale to any other person, including any student enrolled in a postsecondary institution, any assignment knowing, or under the circumstances having reason to know, that said assignment is intended for submission either in whole or substantial part under a student's name in fulfillment of the requirements for a degree, diploma, certificate, or course of study at any postsecondary institution.
(2) No person shall sell or offer for sale to any student enrolled in a postsecondary institution any assistance in the preparation, research or writing of an assignment knowing or under the circumstances having reason to know, that said assignment is intended for submission either in whole or substantial part under said student's name to such educational institution in fulfillment of the requirements for a degree, diploma, certificate, or course of study.
(3) Nothing contained in this section shall prevent any person from providing tutorial assistance, research material, information, or other assistance to persons enrolled in a postsecondary institution which is not intended for submission in whole or in substantial part as an assignment under the student's name to such institution. Nor shall any person be prevented by this section from rendering services for a monetary fee which includes typing, assembling, transcription, reproduction, or editing of a manuscript or other assignment: PROVIDED, That such services are not rendered with the intent of making substantive changes in a manuscript or other assignment.
(4) Any person violating any provision of RCW 28B.10.580, 28B.10.582 or 28B.10.584 shall be subject to civil penalties of not more than one thousand dollars for each violation. Any court of competent jurisdiction is hereby authorized to grant such further relief as is necessary to enforce the provisions of this section, including the issuance of an injunction.
(5) Any person against whom a judgment has been entered pursuant to subsection (4) of this section, shall upon any subsequent violation of RCW 28B.10.580, 28B.10.582 or 28B.10.584 be subject to civil penalties not to exceed ten thousand dollars. Any court of competent jurisdiction is hereby authorized to grant such further relief as is necessary to enforce the provisions of this section, including the issuance of an injunction.
(6) Actions for injunction under the provisions of this section may be brought in the name of the state of Washington upon the complaint of the attorney general or any prosecuting attorney in the name of the state of Washington.
[ 1979 c 43 § 3.]
NOTES:
Severability—1979 c 43: See note following RCW 28B.10.580.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.592 - College textbook information—Publishers' duties.

RCW 28B.10.592
College textbook information—Publishers' duties.
(1) Each publisher of college textbooks shall make immediately available to faculty of institutions of higher education:
(a) The price at which the publisher would make the products available to the store run by or in a contractual relationship with the institution of higher education that would offer the products to students; and
(b) The history of revisions for the products, if any.
(2) For the purposes of this section:
(a) "Immediately available" means with any marketing materials presented to a member of the faculty.
(b) "Products" means all versions of a textbook or set of textbooks, except custom textbooks or special editions of textbooks, available in the subject area for which a faculty member is teaching a course, including supplemental items, both when sold together or separately from a textbook.
[ 2007 c 186 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.600 - District schools may be used for teacher training by universities and The Evergreen State College—Authority.

RCW 28B.10.600
District schools may be used for teacher training by universities and The Evergreen State College—Authority.
The boards of regents of the state universities are each authorized to enter into agreements with the board of directors of any school district in this state whereby one or more of the public schools operated by such district may be used by the university for the purpose of training students at said university as teachers, supervisors, principals, or superintendents. The boards of trustees of the regional universities and of The Evergreen State College are authorized to enter into similar agreements for the purpose of training students at their institutions as teachers, supervisors, or principals.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 § 27; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.10.600. Prior: 1949 c 182 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 4543-40. Formerly RCW 28.76.350.]
NOTES:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.
Regional university model schools and training departments: RCW 28B.35.300 through 28B.35.315.
The Evergreen State College model schools and training departments: RCW 28B.40.300 through 28B.40.315.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.605 - District schools may be used for teacher training by universities and The Evergreen State College—Agreement for financing, organization, etc.

RCW 28B.10.605
District schools may be used for teacher training by universities and The Evergreen State College—Agreement for financing, organization, etc.
The financing and the method of organization and administration of such a training program operated by agreement between a state university board of regents or a regional university board of trustees or The Evergreen State College board of trustees, and the board of directors of any school district, shall be determined by agreement between them.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 § 28; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.10.605. Prior: 1949 c 182 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 4543-41. Formerly RCW 28.76.360.]
NOTES:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.618 - Credit card marketing policies.

RCW 28B.10.618
Credit card marketing policies.
(1)(a) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, institutions of higher education shall develop policies regarding the marketing or merchandising of credit cards on institutional property to students, except as provided in newspapers, magazines, or similar publications or within any location of a financial services business regularly doing business on the institution's property.
(b) "Merchandising" means the offering of free merchandise or incentives to students as part of the credit card marketing effort.
(c) "Student" means any student enrolled for one or more credit hours at an institution of higher education.
(2) Institutions of higher education shall each develop official credit card marketing policies. The process of development of these policies must include consideration of student comments. The official credit card marketing policies must, at a minimum, include consideration of and decisions regarding:
(a) The registration of credit card marketers;
(b) Limitations on the times and locations of credit card marketing; and
(c) Prohibitions on material inducements to complete a credit card application unless the student has been provided credit card debt education literature, which includes, but is not limited to, brochures of written or electronic information.
(3)(a) The policies shall include the following elements: A requirement for credit card marketers to inform students about good credit management practices through programs developed in concert with the institution of higher education; and
(b) A requirement to make the official credit card marketing policy available to all students upon their request.
[ 2005 c 74 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.620 - Agreements for research work by private nonprofit corporations at universities—Authority.

RCW 28B.10.620
Agreements for research work by private nonprofit corporations at universities—Authority.
The boards of regents of the state universities are hereby empowered to enter into agreements with corporations organized under *chapters 24.08, 24.16 or 24.20 RCW, whereby such corporations may be permitted to conduct on university property devoted mainly to medical, educational or research activities, under such conditions as the boards of regents shall prescribe, any educational, hospital, research or related activity which the boards of regents shall find will further the objects of the university.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.10.620. Prior: 1949 c 152 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 4543-30. Formerly RCW 28.76.370.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: Chapters 24.08 and 24.16 RCW were repealed by 1967 c 235; but see chapter 24.03A RCW, the Washington nonprofit corporation act.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.625 - Agreements for research work by private nonprofit corporations at universities—Funds may be expended in cooperative effort.

RCW 28B.10.625
Agreements for research work by private nonprofit corporations at universities—Funds may be expended in cooperative effort.
The boards of regents of the state universities may expend funds available to said institutions in any cooperative effort with such corporations which will further the objects of the particular university and may permit any such corporation or corporations to use any property of the university in carrying on said functions.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.10.625. Prior: 1949 c 152 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 4543-31. Formerly RCW 28.76.380.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.630 - Commercialization of research and other economic development and workforce development opportunities.

RCW 28B.10.630
Commercialization of research and other economic development and workforce development opportunities.
(1) It is the intent of the legislature that state universities engage in the commercialization of research and other economic development and workforce development activities that benefit the intermediate and long-term economic vitality of Washington. State universities are expected to develop and strengthen university-industry relationships through the conduct of research, the support of company formation and job generation, and collaborative training. The state universities, using a collaborative process that may include both in-house resources and independent contractors with necessary technical expertise or innovative processes, must perform one or more of the following functions:
(a) Provide collaborative research and technology transfer opportunities;
(b) Publicize their commercialization processes and include an explanation of how to access commercialization resources at the universities;
(c) Develop mechanisms for pairing researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors. Such mechanisms are to include, but are not limited to, developing guides, websites, or workshops on funding opportunities, on entrepreneurship and the process of starting a company, and on university-industry relations;
(d) Host events to connect researchers to entrepreneurs, investors, and individuals from the state's technology-based industries; and
(e) Provide opportunities for training undergraduate and graduate students through direct involvement in research and industry interactions.
(2) In carrying out the functions in this section, the universities may work with and through the *higher education coordinating board.
[ 2010 1st sp.s. c 14 § 1.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The higher education coordinating board was abolished by 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 301, effective July 1, 2012.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.631 - Bridge-funding programs—Establishment and administration.

RCW 28B.10.631
Bridge-funding programs—Establishment and administration.
To support the formation of companies created around the technologies developed at state universities, the state universities are authorized to establish and administer bridge-funding programs for start-up companies using funds from the federal government and the private sector.
[ 2010 1st sp.s. c 14 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.640 - Student associations to contract for certain purchases, concessions, printing, etc.—Procedure.

RCW 28B.10.640
Student associations to contract for certain purchases, concessions, printing, etc.—Procedure.
The associated students of the University of Washington, the associated students of Washington State University, the student associations of the state community colleges and the student associations of the regional universities and of The Evergreen State College shall contract for all purchases for printing of athletic programs, athletic tickets, athletic press brochures, yearbooks, magazines, newspapers, and letting of concessions, exceeding one thousand dollars, notice of call for bid on the same to be published in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the county wherein the institution is located two weeks prior to the award being made. The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, if the price bid is fair and reasonable and not greater than the market value and price, and if the bid satisfactorily covers the quality, design, performance, convenience and reliability of service of the manufacturer and/or dealer. The aforesaid student associations may require such security as they deem proper to accompany the bids submitted, and they shall also fix the amount of the bond or other security that shall be furnished by the person to whom the contract is awarded. Such student associations may reject any or all bids submitted, if for any reason it is deemed for the best interest of their organizations to do so and readvertise in accordance with the provisions of this section. The student associations may reject the bid of any person who has had a prior contract, and who did not, in its opinion, faithfully comply with its terms: PROVIDED, That nothing in this section shall apply to printing done or presses owned and operated by the associated students of the University of Washington, the associated students of Washington State University or the student associations of the regional universities or of The Evergreen State College or community colleges, or to printing done on presses owned or operated by their respective institutions.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 § 29; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.10.640. Prior: 1967 ex.s. c 8 § 50; 1957 c 212 § 1. Formerly RCW 28.76.390.]
NOTES:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.648 - Employees—Peer review committees—Members' immunity—Proceedings—Statement of reasons—Legal representation of members.

RCW 28B.10.648
Employees—Peer review committees—Members' immunity—Proceedings—Statement of reasons—Legal representation of members.
(1) Employees, agents, or students of institutions of higher education serving on peer review committees which recommend or decide on appointment, reappointment, tenure, promotion, merit raises, dismissal, or other disciplinary measures for employees of the institution, are immune from civil actions for damages arising from the good faith performance of their duties as members of the committees. Individuals who provide written or oral statements in support of or against a person reviewed are also immune from civil actions if their statements are made in good faith.
(2) Peer review proceedings shall be pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the respective institutions of higher education.
(3) Upon the request of an evaluated person, the appropriate administrative officer of the institution shall provide a statement of the reasons of the peer review committees and of participating administrative officers for a final unfavorable decision on merit, promotion, tenure or reappointment. In the case of a disciplinary or dismissal proceeding, a statement of reasons shall be provided by the reviewing committee to the evaluated person for any decision unfavorable to such person.
(4) The institutions of higher education shall provide legal representation for any past or current members of the peer review committee and for individuals who testify orally or in writing in good faith before such committee in any legal action which may arise from committee proceedings.
[ 1984 c 137 § 1.]
NOTES:
Severability—1984 c 137: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1984 c 137 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.660 - Insurance or protection—Premiums—Health benefits for graduate student appointees—Students participating in studies or research outside the United States.

RCW 28B.10.660
Insurance or protection—Premiums—Health benefits for graduate student appointees—Students participating in studies or research outside the United States.
(1) The governing boards of any of the state's institutions of higher education may make available liability, life, health, health care, accident, disability and salary protection or insurance or any one of, or a combination of, the enumerated types of insurance, or any other type of insurance or protection, for the regents or trustees and students of the institution. Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the premiums due on such protection or insurance shall be borne by the assenting regents, trustees, or students. The regents or trustees of any of the state institutions of higher education may make liability insurance available for employees of the institutions. The premiums due on such liability insurance shall be borne by the university or college.
(2) A governing board of a public four-year institution of higher education may make available, and pay the costs of, health benefits for graduate students holding graduate service appointments, designated as such by the institution. Such health benefits may provide coverage for spouses and dependents of such graduate student appointees.
(3) A governing board of a state institution of higher education may require its students who participate in studies or research outside of the United States sponsored, arranged, or approved by the institution to purchase, as a condition of participation, insurance approved by the governing board, that will provide coverage for expenses arising from emergency evacuation, repatriation of remains, injury, illness, or death sustained while participating in the study or research abroad. The governing board of the institution may bear all or part of the costs of the insurance. A student shall not be required to purchase insurance if the student is covered under an insurance policy that will provide coverage for expenses arising from emergency evacuation, repatriation of remains, injury, illness, or death sustained while participating in the study or research abroad.
[ 2009 c 297 § 1; 1993 sp.s. c 9 § 1; 1979 ex.s. c 88 § 1. Prior: 1973 1st ex.s. c 147 § 4; 1973 1st ex.s. c 9 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 269 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 237 § 4; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.10.660; prior: 1967 c 135 § 2, part; 1959 c 187 § 1, part. Formerly RCW 28.76.410, part.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Effect of veto—Savings—Severability—1973 1st ex.s. c 147: See notes following RCW 41.05.050.
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 269: See note following RCW 28A.400.350.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.679 - Washington mathematics placement test.

RCW 28B.10.679
Washington mathematics placement test.
All public two and four-year institutions of higher education must use a common performance standard on the mathematics placement test for purposes of determining college readiness in mathematics. The performance standard must be publicized to all high schools in the state.
[ 2015 c 55 § 206; 2007 c 396 § 10.]
NOTES:
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 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.680 - Precollege coursework—Findings—Intent.

RCW 28B.10.680
Precollege coursework—Findings—Intent.
The legislature finds that some college students who have recently graduated from high school must immediately enroll in one or more precollege classes before they can proceed successfully through college. The legislature also finds that these students should have received basic skills in English, reading, spelling, grammar, and mathematics before graduating from high school. It is the intent of the legislature that colleges and universities provide information to school districts about recent graduates who enroll in precollege classes. It is also the intent of the legislature to encourage institutions of higher education and the common schools to work together to solve problems of common concern.
[ 1995 c 310 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.685 - Precollege coursework—Enrollment information—Report.

RCW 28B.10.685
Precollege coursework—Enrollment information—Report.
Beginning in 1997, by September 30th of each year, each state university, regional university, state college, and, for community colleges and technical colleges, the state board for community and technical colleges shall provide a report to the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the state board of education, and the commission on student learning under *RCW 28A.630.885. The report shall contain the following information on students who, within three years of graduating from a Washington high school, enrolled the prior year in a state-supported precollege level class at the institution: (1) The number of such students enrolled in a precollege level class in mathematics, reading, grammar, spelling, writing, or English; (2) the types of precollege classes in which each student was enrolled; and (3) the name of the Washington high school from which each student graduated.
For students who enrolled in a precollege class within three years of graduating from a Washington high school, each institution of higher education shall also report to the Washington high school from which the student graduated. The annual report shall include information on the number of students from that high school enrolled in precollege classes, and the types of classes taken by the students.
[ 1995 c 310 § 3.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 28A.630.885 was recodified as RCW 28A.655.060 pursuant to 1999 c 388 § 607. RCW 28A.655.060 was subsequently repealed by 2004 c 19 § 206.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.686 - Precollege coursework—When required—Use of multiple measures—Posting course placement options.

RCW 28B.10.686
Precollege coursework—When required—Use of multiple measures—Posting course placement options.
State universities, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College may use multiple measures to determine whether a student must enroll in a precollege course including, but not limited to, placement tests, the SAT, high school transcripts, college transcripts, or initial class performance. Additionally, state universities, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College must post all the available options for course placement on their websites and in their admissions materials.
[ 2015 c 83 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.690 - Graduation rate improvement—Findings.

RCW 28B.10.690
Graduation rate improvement—Findings.
The legislature finds that, in public colleges and universities, improvement is needed in graduation rates and in the length of time required for students to attain their educational objectives. The legislature also finds that public colleges and universities should offer classes in a way that will permit full-time students to complete a degree or certificate program in about the amount of time described in the institution's catalog as necessary to complete that degree or certificate program.
[ 1993 c 414 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.691 - Graduation rate improvement—Strategic plans—Adoption of strategies.

RCW 28B.10.691
Graduation rate improvement—Strategic plans—Adoption of strategies.
(1) By May 15, 1994, each state institution of higher education, as part of its strategic plan, shall adopt strategies designed to shorten the time required for students to complete a degree or certificate and to improve the graduation rate for all students.
(2) Beginning with the fall 1995-96 academic term, each institution of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 shall implement the strategies described in subsection (1) of this section.
[ 1993 c 414 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.693 - Graduation rate improvement—Student progression understandings.

RCW 28B.10.693
Graduation rate improvement—Student progression understandings.
Each institution of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 may enter into a student progression understanding with an interested student. The terms of the understanding shall permit a student to obtain a degree or certificate within the standard period of time assumed for a full-time student pursuing that degree or certificate. Usually, the standard amount of time will be about two years for an associate of arts degree and about four years for a baccalaureate degree. Student progression understandings shall not give rise to any cause of action on behalf of any student as a result of the failure of any state institution of higher education to fulfill its obligations under the student progression understanding.
[ 1993 c 414 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.695 - Timely completion of degree and certificate programs—Adoption of policies.

RCW 28B.10.695
Timely completion of degree and certificate programs—Adoption of policies.
(1) Each four-year institution of higher education and the state board for community and technical colleges shall develop policies that ensure undergraduate students enrolled in degree or certificate programs complete their programs in a timely manner in order to make the most efficient use of instructional resources and provide capacity within the institution for additional students.
(2) Policies adopted under this section shall address, but not be limited to, undergraduate students in the following circumstances:
(a) Students who accumulate more than one hundred twenty-five percent of the number of credits required to complete their respective baccalaureate or associate degree or certificate programs;
(b) Students who drop more than twenty-five percent of their course load before the grading period for the quarter or semester, which prevents efficient use of instructional resources; and
(c) Students who remain on academic probation for more than one quarter or semester.
(3) Policies adopted under this section may include assessment by the institution of a surcharge in addition to regular tuition and fees to be paid by a student for continued enrollment.
[ 2003 c 407 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.699 - Schools of medicine—Underrepresented students—Report.

RCW 28B.10.699
Schools of medicine—Underrepresented students—Report.
(1) Within existing resources, by January 1, 2022, the school of medicine at the University of Washington, established under chapter 28B.20 RCW, and the school of medicine at Washington State University, established under chapter 28B.30 RCW, shall each develop a goal focused on increasing the number of underrepresented students at each school of medicine, guided by the state of Washington's need for physicians from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and each school's predominant equity goals. In developing the goal, special consideration may be given to students attending the school of medicine at the University of Washington as a part of a regional partnership with other states. Each initial goal shall be set for January 1, 2025.
(2) The school of medicine at the University of Washington and the school of medicine at Washington State University shall report progress towards their goal on an annual basis through their public websites.
[ 2021 c 96 § 3.]
NOTES:
Finding—Purpose—2021 c 96: See note following RCW 28B.10.698.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.700 - Physical education in curriculum.

RCW 28B.10.700
Physical education in curriculum.
The *state board for community college education, the boards of trustees of the regional universities and of The Evergreen State College, and the boards of regents of the state universities, with appreciation of the legislature's desire to emphasize physical education courses in their respective institutions, shall provide for the same, being cognizant of legislative guide lines put forth in RCW 28A.230.050 relating to physical education courses in high schools.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 § 31; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.10.700. Prior: 1963 c 235 § 1, part; prior: (i) 1923 c 78 § 1, part; 1919 c 89 § 2, part; RRS § 4683, part. (ii) 1919 c 89 § 5, part; RRS § 4686, part. Formerly RCW 28.05.040, part.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The state board for community college education was renamed the state board for community and technical colleges by 1991 c 238 § 30.
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.703 - Programs for intercollegiate athletic competition—Authorized.

RCW 28B.10.703
Programs for intercollegiate athletic competition—Authorized.
The governing boards of each of the state universities, the regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and community colleges in addition to their other duties prescribed by law shall have the power and authority to establish programs for intercollegiate athletic competition. Such competition may include participation as a member of an athletic conference or conferences, in accordance with conference rules.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 169 § 32; 1971 ex.s. c 28 § 2.]
NOTES:
Severability—Nomenclature—Savings—1977 ex.s. c 169: See notes following RCW 28B.10.016.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.704 - Funds for assistance of student participants in intercollegiate activities or activities relating to performing arts.

RCW 28B.10.704
Funds for assistance of student participants in intercollegiate activities or activities relating to performing arts.
Funds used for purposes of providing scholarships or other forms of financial assistance to students in return for participation in intercollegiate athletics in accordance with RCW 28B.10.703 shall include but not be limited to moneys received as contributed or donated funds, or revenues derived from athletic events, including gate receipts and revenues obtained from the licensing of radio and television broadcasts.
Funds used for purposes of providing scholarships or other forms of financial assistance to students in return for participation in curriculum-related activities relating to performing arts shall include but not be limited to moneys received as contributed or donated funds, or revenues derived from performing arts events, including admission receipts and revenues obtained from the licensing of radio and television broadcasts.
[ 1979 ex.s. c 1 § 1; 1973 1st ex.s. c 46 § 9; 1971 ex.s. c 28 § 3.]
NOTES:
Severability—1973 1st ex.s. c 46: "If any provision of this 1973 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1973 1st ex.s. c 46 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.708 - Graduation ceremonies—Tribal regalia.

RCW 28B.10.708
Graduation ceremonies—Tribal regalia.
(1) Institutions of higher education may not prohibit students who are members of a federally recognized tribe from wearing traditional tribal regalia or objects of Native American cultural significance along with or attached to a gown at graduation ceremonies or related events. Institutions of higher education may not require such students to wear a cap if it is incompatible with the regalia or significant object.
(2) Institutions of higher education shall update any relevant policies or procedures in accordance with this section.
(3) For the purposes of this section, "institutions of higher education" has the same meaning as in RCW 28B.10.016.
[ 2020 c 35 § 4.]
NOTES:
Intent—Applicability—Short title—Effective date—2020 c 35: See notes following RCW 28A.600.500.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28B - Higher Education › Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally. › 28B.10.710 - Washington state or Pacific Northwest history in curriculum.

RCW 28B.10.710
Washington state or Pacific Northwest history in curriculum.
(1)(a) There shall be a one quarter or semester course in either Washington state history and government, or Pacific Northwest history and government in the curriculum of all teacher preparation programs.
(b) No person shall be graduated from any of said programs without completing said course of study, unless otherwise determined by the Washington professional educator standards board.
(2) Any course in Washington state or Pacific Northwest history and government used to fulfill the requirement in subsection (1) of this section shall include information on the culture, history, and government of the American Indian peoples who were the first human inhabitants of the state and the region.
(3) Teacher preparation programs shall meet the requirements of this section by integrating the curriculum developed and made available free of charge by the office of the superintendent of public instruction into existing programs or courses and may modify that curriculum in order to incorporate elements that have a regionally specific focus.
[ 2018 c 144 § 2; 2006 c 263 § 823; 1993 c 77 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.10.710. Prior: 1967 c 64 § 1, part; 1963 c 31 § 1, part; 1961 c 47 § 2, part; 1941 c 203 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 4898-3, part. Formerly RCW 28.05.050, part.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2018 c 144: "The legislature finds that the 2015 legislature mandated common schools to use the Since Time Immemorial curriculum, developed by the office of the superintendent of public instruction and available free of charge. The legislature recognizes the need to extend the state's commitment to educate students about tribal sovereignty, history, culture, and treaty rights by requiring educator preparation programs to also use the Since Time Immemorial curriculum. The legislature intends the use of the curriculum to improve the understanding of students and educators about the past contributions of Indian nations to the state of Washington and the contemporary and ongoing tribal and state government relations." [ 2018 c 144 § 1.]
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.