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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.195 - Private Schools. › 28A.195.020 - Private schools—Rights recognized.

RCW 28A.195.020
Private schools—Rights recognized.
The state recognizes the following rights of every private school:
(1) To teach their religious beliefs and doctrines, if any; to pray in class and in assemblies; to teach patriotism including requiring students to salute the flag of the United States if that be the custom of the particular private school.
(2) To require that there shall be on file the written consent of parents or guardians of students prior to the administration of any psychological test or the conduct of any type of group therapy.
[ 1974 ex.s. c 92 § 3; 1971 ex.s. c 215 § 5. Formerly RCW 28A.02.220.]
NOTES:
Severability—1971 ex.s. c 215: "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 provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1971 ex.s. c 215 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.195 - Private Schools. › 28A.195.030 - Private schools—Actions appealable under Administrative Procedure Act.

RCW 28A.195.030
Private schools—Actions appealable under Administrative Procedure Act.
Any private school may appeal the actions of the state board of education as provided in chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 2018 c 177 § 202; 1974 ex.s. c 92 § 4; 1971 ex.s. c 215 § 6. Formerly RCW 28A.02.230.]
NOTES:
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.195 - Private Schools. › 28A.195.040 - Private schools—Board rules for enforcement—Racial segregation or discrimination prohibited—Board rules for emergencies.

RCW 28A.195.040
Private schools—Board rules for enforcement—Racial segregation or discrimination prohibited—Board rules for emergencies.
(1) The state board of education shall promulgate rules and regulations for the enforcement of RCW 28A.195.010 through 28A.195.040, 28A.225.010, and 28A.305.130, including a provision which denies approval to any school engaging in a policy of racial segregation or discrimination.
(2) The state board of education has the authority to make rules and regulations that establish the terms and conditions for allowing private schools to maintain their approval status when private schools are unable to fulfill the requirement of a full school year of one hundred eighty days or the annual average total instructional hour offering imposed by RCW 28A.195.010 due to a significant disruption resulting from an emergency.
(3) For purposes of this section, "emergency" has the same meaning as "emergency or disaster" in RCW 38.52.010. "Emergency" may also include a national declaration of emergency by an authorized federal official.
[ 2021 c 8 § 1; 1990 c 33 § 177; 1983 c 3 § 29; 1974 ex.s. c 92 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 215 § 7. Formerly RCW 28A.02.240.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 8: "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 [March 2, 2021]." [ 2021 c 8 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.195 - Private Schools. › 28A.195.050 - Private school advisory committee.

RCW 28A.195.050
Private school advisory committee.
The superintendent of public instruction is hereby directed to appoint a private school advisory committee that is broadly representative of educators, legislators, and various private school groups in the state of Washington.
[ 1984 c 40 § 1; 1974 ex.s. c 92 § 6. Formerly RCW 28A.02.250.]
NOTES:
Severability—1984 c 40: "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 40 § 17.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.195 - Private Schools. › 28A.195.060 - Private schools must report attendance.

RCW 28A.195.060
Private schools must report attendance.
The administrative or executive authority of every private school in this state must report to the superintendent of public instruction on or before the thirtieth day of June in each year, on forms to be furnished, such information as may be required by the superintendent of public instruction, to make complete the records of education work pertaining to all children residing within the state.
[ 2018 c 177 § 203; 1975 1st ex.s. c 275 § 70; 1969 ex.s. c 176 § 111; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.48.055. Prior: 1933 c 28 § 14; 1913 c 158 § 1; 1909 c 97 p 313 § 6; RRS § 4876. Formerly RCW 28A.48.055, 28.48.055, 28.27.020.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2018 c 177: See note following RCW 28A.305.905.
Rights preserved—Severability—1969 ex.s. c 176: See notes following RCW 28A.310.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.195 - Private Schools. › 28A.195.070 - Official transcript withholding—Transmittal of information.

RCW 28A.195.070
Official transcript withholding—Transmittal of information.
If a student who previously attended an approved private school enrolls in a public school but has not paid tuition, fees, or fines at the approved private school, the approved private school may withhold the student's official transcript, but shall transmit information to the public school about the student's academic performance, special placement, immunization records, and records of disciplinary action.
[ 1997 c 266 § 5.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Severability—1997 c 266: See notes following RCW 28A.600.455.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.195 - Private Schools. › 28A.195.080 - Record checks—Findings—Authority to require.

RCW 28A.195.080
Record checks—Findings—Authority to require.
(1) The legislature finds additional safeguards are necessary to ensure safety of school children attending private schools in the state of Washington. Private schools approved under this chapter are authorized to require that employees who have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children, whether current employees on May 5, 1999, or applicants for employment on or after May 5, 1999, undergo a record check through the Washington state patrol criminal identification system under RCW 43.43.830 through 43.43.838, 10.97.030, and 10.97.050 and through the federal bureau of investigation. The record check shall include a fingerprint check using a complete Washington state criminal identification fingerprint card. Employees or applicants for employment who have completed a record check in accordance with RCW 28A.410.010 shall not be required to undergo a record check under this section. The superintendent of public instruction shall provide a copy of the record report to the employee or applicant. If an employee or applicant has undergone a record check as authorized under this section, additional record checks shall not be required unless required by other provisions of law.
(2) The approved private school, the employee, or the applicant shall pay the costs associated with the record check authorized in this section.
(3) Applicants may be employed on a conditional basis pending completion of the investigation. If the employee or applicant has had a record check within the previous two years, the approved private school or contractor may waive any record check required by the approved private school under subsection (1) of this section.
[ 1999 c 187 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1999 c 187: "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 5, 1999]." [ 1999 c 187 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.195 - Private Schools. › 28A.195.090 - Online school programs.

RCW 28A.195.090
Online school programs.
(1) If a private school that has been approved under this chapter by the state board of education seeks approval also to offer and administer an online school program as defined under RCW 28A.250.010, including under contract with a third party, the requirements for minimum instructional hour offerings under RCW 28A.195.010(1) shall be deemed met for the online school program. A residential dwelling of a parent, guardian, or custodian shall be deemed an adequate physical facility for students enrolled in the online school program. The online school program is not required to be offered for the same grade levels as the approved private school.
(2) The state board of education may approve an online school program under this section that meets other applicable requirements under this chapter.
(3) No private school offering and administering an online program under this section, third party that contracts with a private school to offer and administer an online program, or parent or guardian providing an online program may receive state funding to provide the program.
[ 2013 c 161 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—2013 c 161: "The legislature supports student access to a variety of educational options, both public and private. However, state policies regarding the approval of private schools were created before online learning was possible. Consequently, these policies do not provide for approval criteria that are sufficiently flexible to accommodate online learning. While some policy adjustments have been made to permit public online choices, current law does not provide a clear process for private schools to obtain state approval to offer similar learning options." [ 2013 c 161 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.195 - Private Schools. › 28A.195.100 - Notifications—Appeals.

RCW 28A.195.100
Notifications—Appeals.
The administrator of a private school approved under this chapter must comply with the notification provisions of RCW 28A.320.163 that apply to superintendents, designees of superintendents, and principals.
[ 2020 c 167 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.200 - Home-Based Instruction. › 28A.200.020 - Home-based instruction—Certain decisions responsibility of parent unless otherwise specified.

RCW 28A.200.020
Home-based instruction—Certain decisions responsibility of parent unless otherwise specified.
The state hereby recognizes that parents who are causing their children to receive home-based instruction under RCW 28A.225.010(4) shall be subject only to those minimum state laws and regulations which are necessary to insure that a sufficient basic educational opportunity is provided to the children receiving such instruction. Therefore, all decisions relating to philosophy or doctrine, selection of books, teaching materials and curriculum, and methods, timing, and place in the provision or evaluation of home-based instruction shall be the responsibility of the parent except for matters specifically referred to in this chapter.
[ 1990 c 33 § 179; 1985 c 441 § 3. Formerly RCW 28A.27.320.]
NOTES:
Severability—1985 c 441: See note following RCW 28A.225.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.200 - Home-Based Instruction. › 28A.200.030 - Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.

RCW 28A.200.030
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 § 11.]
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.205 - Education Centers. › 28A.205.020 - Common school dropouts—Reimbursement.

RCW 28A.205.020
Common school dropouts—Reimbursement.
Only eligible common school dropouts shall be enrolled in a certified education center for reimbursement by the superintendent of public instruction as provided in RCW 28A.205.040. A person is not an eligible common school dropout if: (1) The person has completed high school, (2) the person has not reached his or her twelfth birthday or has passed his or her twentieth birthday, (3) the person shows proficiency beyond the high school level in a test approved by the state board of education to be given as part of the initial diagnostic procedure, or (4) less than one month has passed after the person has dropped out of any common school and the education center has not received written verification from a school official of the common school last attended in this state that the person is no longer in attendance at the school. A person is an eligible common school dropout even if one month has not passed since the person dropped out if the board of directors or its designee, of that common school, requests the center to admit the person because the person has dropped out or because the person is unable to attend a particular common school because of disciplinary reasons, including suspension and/or expulsion. The fact that any person may be subject to RCW 28A.225.010 through 28A.225.140, 28A.200.010, and 28A.200.020 shall not affect his or her qualifications as an eligible common school dropout under this chapter.
[ 1999 c 348 § 3; 1997 c 265 § 7; 1993 c 211 § 2; 1990 c 33 § 181; 1979 ex.s. c 174 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 341 § 2. Formerly RCW 28A.97.020.]
NOTES:
Intent—1999 c 348: See note following RCW 28A.205.010.
Severability—1997 c 265: See note following RCW 13.40.160.
Severability—1979 ex.s. c 174: "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." [ 1979 ex.s. c 174 § 4.]
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 341: See note following RCW 28A.205.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.205 - Education Centers. › 28A.205.030 - Reentry of prior dropouts into common schools, rules—Eligibility for test to earn a high school equivalency certificate.

RCW 28A.205.030
Reentry of prior dropouts into common schools, rules—Eligibility for test to earn a high school equivalency certificate.
The superintendent of public instruction shall adopt, by rules, policies and procedures to permit a prior common school dropout to reenter at the grade level appropriate to such individual's ability: PROVIDED, That such individual shall be placed with the class he or she would be in had he or she not dropped out and graduate with that class, if the student's ability so permits notwithstanding any loss of credits prior to reentry and if such student earns credits at the normal rate subsequent to reentry.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any certified education center student sixteen years of age or older, upon completion of an individual student program, is eligible to take a test to earn a high school equivalency certificate as provided in RCW 28B.50.536 in accordance with rules adopted under RCW 28A.305.190 as given throughout the state.
[ 2013 c 39 § 6. Prior: 1993 c 218 § 2; 1993 c 211 § 3; 1990 c 33 § 182; 1977 ex.s. c 341 § 3. Formerly RCW 28A.97.030.]
NOTES:
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 341: See note following RCW 28A.205.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.205 - Education Centers. › 28A.205.040 - Fees—Rules—Priority for payment—Review of records.

RCW 28A.205.040
Fees—Rules—Priority for payment—Review of records.
(1)(a) From funds appropriated for that purpose, the superintendent of public instruction shall pay fees to a certified center on a monthly basis for each student enrolled in compliance with RCW 28A.205.020. The superintendent shall set fees by rule.
(b) Revisions in such fees proposed by an education center shall become effective after thirty days notice unless the superintendent finds such a revision is unreasonable in which case the revision shall not take effect. The administration of any test to earn a high school equivalency certificate as provided in RCW 28B.50.536 in accordance with rules adopted under RCW 28A.305.190 shall not be a part of such initial diagnostic procedure.
(c) Reimbursements shall not be made for students who are absent.
(d) No center shall make any charge to any student, or the student's parent, guardian or custodian, for whom a fee is being received under the provisions of this section.
(2) Payments shall be made from available funds first to those centers that have in the judgment of the superintendent demonstrated superior performance based upon consideration of students' educational gains taking into account such students' backgrounds, and upon consideration of cost effectiveness. In considering the cost effectiveness of nonprofit centers the superintendent shall take into account not only payments made under this section but also factors such as tax exemptions, direct and indirect subsidies or any other cost to taxpayers at any level of government which result from such nonprofit status.
(3) To be eligible for such payment, every such center, without prior notice, shall permit a review of its accounting records by personnel of the state auditor during normal business hours.
(4) If total funds for this purpose approach depletion, the superintendent shall notify the centers of the date after which further funds for reimbursement of the centers' services will be exhausted.
[ 2013 c 39 § 7; 2006 c 263 § 412; 1999 c 348 § 4; 1990 c 33 § 183; 1979 ex.s. c 174 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 341 § 4. Formerly RCW 28A.97.040.]
NOTES:
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
Intent—1999 c 348: See note following RCW 28A.205.010.
Severability—1979 ex.s. c 174: See note following RCW 28A.205.020.
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 341: See note following RCW 28A.205.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.205 - Education Centers. › 28A.205.050 - Rules.

RCW 28A.205.050
Rules.
In accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act, the Washington professional educator standards board with respect to the matter of certification, and the superintendent of public instruction with respect to all other matters, shall have the power and duty to make the necessary rules to carry out the purpose and intent of this chapter.
[ 2005 c 497 § 215; 1995 c 335 § 201; 1993 c 211 § 4; 1990 c 33 § 184; 1977 ex.s. c 341 § 5. Formerly RCW 28A.97.050.]
NOTES:
Intent—Part headings not law—Effective date—2005 c 497: See notes following RCW 28A.305.011.
Part headings, table of contents not law—1995 c 335: See note following RCW 28A.150.360.
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 341: See note following RCW 28A.205.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.205 - Education Centers. › 28A.205.080 - Legislative findings—Distribution of funds—Cooperation with school districts.

RCW 28A.205.080
Legislative findings—Distribution of funds—Cooperation with school districts.
The legislature recognizes that education centers provide a necessary and effective service for students who have dropped out of common school programs. Education centers have demonstrated success in preparing such youth for productive roles in society and are an integral part of the state's program to address the needs of students who have dropped out of school. The superintendent of public instruction shall distribute funds, consistent with legislative appropriations, allocated specifically for education centers in accord with chapter 28A.205 RCW. The legislature encourages school districts to explore cooperation with education centers pursuant to RCW 28A.150.305.
[ 1997 c 265 § 8; 1993 c 211 § 7; 1990 c 33 § 186; 1987 c 518 § 220. Formerly RCW 28A.97.125.]
NOTES:
Severability—1997 c 265: See note following RCW 13.40.160.
Intent—1994 c 166; 1987 c 518: See note following RCW 43.216.525.
Severability—1987 c 518: See note following RCW 43.216.525.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.205 - Education Centers. › 28A.205.090 - Inclusion of education centers program in biennial budget request—Quarterly plans—Funds—Payment.

RCW 28A.205.090
Inclusion of education centers program in biennial budget request—Quarterly plans—Funds—Payment.
The superintendent shall include the education centers program in the biennial budget request. Contracts between the superintendent of public instruction and the education centers shall include quarterly plans which provide for relatively stable student enrollment but take into consideration anticipated seasonal variations in enrollment in the individual centers. Funds which are not expended by a center during the quarter for which they were planned may be carried forward to subsequent quarters of the fiscal year. The superintendent shall make payments to the centers on a monthly basis pursuant to RCW 28A.205.040.
[ 1993 c 211 § 8; 1990 c 33 § 187; 1985 c 434 § 4. Formerly RCW 28A.97.130.]
NOTES:
Intent—1985 c 434: See note following RCW 28A.205.070.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.210 - Health—Screening and Requirements. › 28A.210.010 - Contagious diseases, limiting contact—Rules.

RCW 28A.210.010
Contagious diseases, limiting contact—Rules.
The state board of health, after consultation with the superintendent of public instruction, shall adopt reasonable rules regarding the presence of persons on or about any school premises who have, or who have been exposed to, contagious diseases deemed by the state board of health as dangerous to the public health. Such rules shall specify reasonable and precautionary procedures as to such presence and/or readmission of such persons and may include the requirement for a certificate from a licensed physician that there is no danger of contagion. The superintendent of public instruction shall provide to appropriate school officials and personnel, access and notice of these rules of the state board of health. Providing online access to these rules satisfies the requirements of this section. The superintendent of public instruction is required to provide this notice only when there are significant changes to the rules.
[ 2009 c 556 § 3; 1971 c 32 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.31.010. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 262 § 5; RRS § 4689; prior: 1897 c 118 § 68; 1890 p 372 § 47. Formerly RCW 28A.31.010, 28.31.010.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.210 - Health—Screening and Requirements. › 28A.210.020 - Visual and auditory screening of pupils—Rules.

RCW 28A.210.020
Visual and auditory screening of pupils—Rules.
Every board of school directors shall have the power, and it shall be its duty to provide for and require screening for the visual and auditory acuity of all children attending schools in their districts to ascertain which if any of such children have defects sufficient to retard them in their studies. Visual screening shall include both distance and near vision screening. Auditory and visual screening shall be made in accordance with procedures and standards adopted by rule of the state board of health. Prior to the adoption or revision of such rules the state board of health shall seek the recommendations of the superintendent of public instruction regarding the administration of visual and auditory screening and the qualifications of persons competent to administer such screening. Persons performing visual screening may include, but are not limited to, ophthalmologists, optometrists, or opticians who donate their professional services to schools or school districts. If a vision professional who donates his or her services identifies a vision defect sufficient to affect a student's learning, the vision professional must notify the school nurse and/or the school principal in writing and may not contact the student's parents or guardians directly. A school official shall inform parents or guardians of students in writing that a visual examination was recommended, but may not communicate the name or contact information of the vision professional conducting the screening.
[ 2016 c 219 § 1; 2009 c 556 § 18; 1971 c 32 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.31.030. Prior: 1941 c 202 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 4689-1. Formerly RCW 28A.31.030, 28.31.030.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.210 - Health—Screening and Requirements. › 28A.210.030 - Visual and auditory screening of pupils—Record of screening—Forwarding of records, recommendations and data.

RCW 28A.210.030
Visual and auditory screening of pupils—Record of screening—Forwarding of records, recommendations and data.
The person or persons completing the screening prescribed in RCW 28A.210.020 shall promptly prepare a record of the screening of each child found to have, or suspected of having, reduced visual and/or auditory acuity in need of attention, including the special education services provided by RCW 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.100, and send copies of such records and recommendations to the parents or guardians of such children and shall deliver the original records to the appropriate school official who shall preserve such records and forward to the superintendent of public instruction and the secretary of health visual and auditory data as requested by such officials.
[ 1991 c 3 § 289; 1990 c 33 § 188; 1971 c 32 § 3; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.31.040. Prior: 1941 c 202 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 4689-2. Formerly RCW 28A.31.040, 28.31.040.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.210 - Health—Screening and Requirements. › 28A.210.040 - Visual and auditory screening of pupils—Access to rules, records, and forms.

RCW 28A.210.040
Visual and auditory screening of pupils—Access to rules, records, and forms.
The superintendent of public instruction shall provide access to appropriate school officials the rules adopted by the state board of health pursuant to RCW 28A.210.020 and the recommended records and forms to be used in making and reporting such screenings. Providing online access to the materials satisfies the requirements of this section.
[ 2009 c 556 § 4; 1990 c 33 § 189; 1973 c 46 § 1. Prior: 1971 c 48 § 12; 1971 c 32 § 4; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.31.050; prior: 1941 c 202 § 3; RRS § 4689-3. Formerly RCW 28A.31.050, 28.31.050.]
NOTES:
Severability—1973 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 c 46 § 5.]
Severability—1971 c 48: See note following RCW 28A.310.250.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.210 - Health—Screening and Requirements. › 28A.210.045 - Speech-language pathology services—Complaints.

RCW 28A.210.045
Speech-language pathology services—Complaints.
(1) The superintendent of public instruction shall report to the department of health:
(a) Any complaint or disciplinary action taken against a certified educational staff associate providing speech-language pathology services in a school setting; and
(b) Any complaint the superintendent receives regarding a speech-language pathology assistant certified under chapter 18.35 RCW.
(2) The superintendent of public instruction shall make the reports required by this section as soon as practicable, but in no case later than five business days after the complaint or disciplinary action.
[ 2009 c 301 § 13.]
NOTES:
Intent—Implementation—2009 c 301: See notes following RCW 18.35.010.
Speech-language pathology assistants—Certification requirements—2009 c 301: See note following RCW 18.35.040.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.210 - Health—Screening and Requirements. › 28A.210.060 - Immunization program—Purpose.

RCW 28A.210.060
Immunization program—Purpose.
In enacting RCW 28A.210.060 through 28A.210.170, it is the judgment of the legislature that it is necessary to protect the health of the public and individuals by providing a means for the eventual achievement of full immunization of school-age children against certain vaccine-preventable diseases.
[ 1990 c 33 § 190; 1984 c 40 § 3; 1979 ex.s. c 118 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.31.100.]
NOTES:
Severability—1984 c 40: See note following RCW 28A.195.050.
Effective date—1979 ex.s. c 118: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, the support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect on September 1, 1979." [ 1979 ex.s. c 118 § 13.]
Severability—1979 ex.s. c 118: "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 ex.s. c 118 § 16.]
Immunization plan: RCW 43.70.525.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.210 - Health—Screening and Requirements. › 28A.210.070 - Immunization program—Definitions.

RCW 28A.210.070
Immunization program—Definitions.
As used in RCW 28A.210.060 through 28A.210.170:
(1) "Chief administrator" shall mean the person with the authority and responsibility for the immediate supervision of the operation of a school or day care center as defined in this section or, in the alternative, such other person as may hereafter be designated in writing for the purposes of RCW 28A.210.060 through 28A.210.170 by the statutory or corporate board of directors of the school district, school, or day care center or, if none, such other persons or person with the authority and responsibility for the general supervision of the operation of the school district, school or day care center.
(2) "Child" shall mean any person, regardless of age, in attendance at a public or private school or a licensed day care center.
(3) "Day care center" shall mean an agency which regularly provides care for a group of thirteen or more children for periods of less than twenty-four hours and is licensed pursuant to chapter 43.216 RCW.
(4) "Full immunization" shall mean immunization against certain vaccine-preventable diseases in accordance with schedules and with immunizing agents approved by the state board of health.
(5) "Local health department" shall mean the city, town, county, district or combined city-county health department, board of health, or health officer which provides public health services.
(6) "School" shall mean and include each building, facility, and location at or within which any or all portions of a preschool, kindergarten and grades one through twelve program of education and related activities are conducted for two or more children by or in behalf of any public school district and by or in behalf of any private school or private institution subject to approval by the state board of education pursuant to RCW 28A.305.130, 28A.195.010 through 28A.195.050, and 28A.410.120.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 217; 2006 c 263 § 908; 1990 c 33 § 191; 1985 c 49 § 2; 1984 c 40 § 4; 1979 ex.s. c 118 § 2. Formerly RCW 28A.31.102.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).
Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025.
Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
Severability—1984 c 40: See note following RCW 28A.195.050.
Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 118: See notes following RCW 28A.210.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.210 - Health—Screening and Requirements. › 28A.210.100 - Immunization program—Source of immunizations—Written records.

RCW 28A.210.100
Immunization program—Source of immunizations—Written records.
The immunizations required by RCW 28A.210.060 through 28A.210.170 may be obtained from any private or public source desired: PROVIDED, That the immunization is administered and records are made in accordance with the regulations of the state board of health. Any person or organization administering immunizations shall furnish each person immunized, or his or her parent or legal guardian, or any adult in loco parentis to the child, with a written record of immunization given in a form prescribed by the state board of health.
[ 1990 c 33 § 194; 1984 c 40 § 7; 1979 ex.s. c 118 § 6. Formerly RCW 28A.31.110.]
NOTES:
Severability—1984 c 40: See note following RCW 28A.195.050.
Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 118: See notes following RCW 28A.210.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.210 - Health—Screening and Requirements. › 28A.210.110 - Immunization program—Administrator's duties upon receipt of proof of immunization or certification of exemption.

RCW 28A.210.110
Immunization program—Administrator's duties upon receipt of proof of immunization or certification of exemption.
A child's proof of immunization or certification of exemption shall be presented to the chief administrator of the public or private school or day care center or to his or her designee for that purpose. The chief administrator shall:
(1) Retain such records pertaining to each child at the school or day care center for at least the period the child is enrolled in the school or attends such center;
(2) Retain a record at the school or day care center of the name, address, and date of exclusion of each child excluded from school or the center pursuant to RCW 28A.210.120 for not less than three years following the date of a child's exclusion;
(3) File a written annual report with the department of health on the immunization status of students or children attending the day care center at a time and on forms prescribed by the department of health; and
(4) Allow agents of state and local health departments access to the records retained in accordance with this section during business hours for the purposes of inspection and copying.
[ 1991 c 3 § 291; 1990 c 33 § 195; 1979 ex.s. c 118 § 7. Formerly RCW 28A.31.112.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 118: See notes following RCW 28A.210.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.210 - Health—Screening and Requirements. › 28A.210.120 - Immunization program—Prohibiting child's presence—Notice to parent, guardian, or adult in loco parentis.

RCW 28A.210.120
Immunization program—Prohibiting child's presence—Notice to parent, guardian, or adult in loco parentis.
It shall be the duty of the chief administrator of every public and private school and day care center to prohibit the further presence at the school or day care center for any and all purposes of each child for whom proof of immunization, certification of exemption, or proof of compliance with an approved schedule of immunization has not been provided in accordance with RCW 28A.210.080 and to continue to prohibit the child's presence until such proof of immunization, certification of exemption, or approved schedule has been provided. The exclusion of a child from a school shall be accomplished in accordance with rules of the office of the superintendent, in consultation with the state board of health. The exclusion of a child from a day care center shall be accomplished in accordance with rules of the department of social and health services. Prior to the exclusion of a child, each school or day care center shall provide written notice to the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of each child or to the adult(s) in loco parentis to each child, who is not in compliance with the requirements of RCW 28A.210.080. The notice shall fully inform such person(s) of the following: (1) The requirements established by and pursuant to RCW 28A.210.060 through 28A.210.170; (2) the fact that the child will be prohibited from further attendance at the school unless RCW 28A.210.080 is complied with; (3) such procedural due process rights as are hereafter established pursuant to RCW 28A.210.160 and/or 28A.210.170, as appropriate; and (4) the immunization services that are available from or through the local health department and other public agencies.
[ 2006 c 263 § 909; 1990 c 33 § 196; 1985 c 49 § 3; 1984 c 40 § 8; 1979 ex.s. c 118 § 8. Formerly RCW 28A.31.114.]
NOTES:
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
Severability—1984 c 40: See note following RCW 28A.195.050.
Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 118: See notes following RCW 28A.210.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.210 - Health—Screening and Requirements. › 28A.210.130 - Immunization program—Superintendent of public instruction to provide information.

RCW 28A.210.130
Immunization program—Superintendent of public instruction to provide information.
The superintendent of public instruction shall provide for information about the immunization program and requirements under RCW 28A.210.060 through 28A.210.170 to be widely available throughout the state in order to promote full use of the program.
[ 1990 c 33 § 197; 1985 c 49 § 4. Formerly RCW 28A.31.115.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.210 - Health—Screening and Requirements. › 28A.210.140 - Immunization program—State board of health rules, contents.

RCW 28A.210.140
Immunization program—State board of health rules, contents.
The state board of health shall adopt and is hereby empowered to adopt rules pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW which establish the procedural and substantive requirements for full immunization and the form and substance of the proof thereof, to be required pursuant to RCW 28A.210.060 through 28A.210.170.
[ 1990 c 33 § 198; 1984 c 40 § 9; 1979 ex.s. c 118 § 9. Formerly RCW 28A.31.116.]
NOTES:
Severability—1984 c 40: See note following RCW 28A.195.050.
Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 118: See notes following RCW 28A.210.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.210 - Health—Screening and Requirements. › 28A.210.150 - Immunization program—Superintendent of public instruction by rule to adopt procedures for verifying records.

RCW 28A.210.150
Immunization program—Superintendent of public instruction by rule to adopt procedures for verifying records.
The superintendent of public instruction by rule shall provide procedures for schools to quickly verify the immunization records of students transferring from one school to another before the immunization records are received.
[ 1985 c 49 § 5. Formerly RCW 28A.31.117.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.210 - Health—Screening and Requirements. › 28A.210.160 - Immunization program—Rules.

RCW 28A.210.160
Immunization program—Rules.
The superintendent of public instruction with regard to public schools and the state board of education with regard to private schools, in consultation with the state board of health, shall each adopt rules pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW that establish the procedural and substantive due process requirements governing the exclusion of children from schools pursuant to RCW 28A.210.120.
[ 2006 c 263 § 910; 1990 c 33 § 199; 1979 ex.s. c 118 § 10. Formerly RCW 28A.31.118.]
NOTES:
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 118: See notes following RCW 28A.210.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.210 - Health—Screening and Requirements. › 28A.210.170 - Immunization program—Department of social and health services' rules, contents.

RCW 28A.210.170
Immunization program—Department of social and health services' rules, contents.
The department of social and health services shall and is hereby empowered to adopt rules pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW which establish the procedural and substantive due process requirements governing the exclusion of children from day care centers pursuant to RCW 28A.210.120.
[ 1990 c 33 § 200; 1979 ex.s. c 118 § 11. Formerly RCW 28A.31.120.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Severability—1979 ex.s. c 118: See notes following RCW 28A.210.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.210 - Health—Screening and Requirements. › 28A.210.255 - Provision of health services in public and private schools—Employee job description.

RCW 28A.210.255
Provision of health services in public and private schools—Employee job description.
Any employee of a public school district or private school that performs health services, such as catheterization, must have a job description that lists all of the health services that the employee may be required to perform for students.
[ 2003 c 172 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.210 - Health—Screening and Requirements. › 28A.210.270 - Public and private schools—Administration of medication—Immunity from liability—Discontinuance, procedure.

RCW 28A.210.270
Public and private schools—Administration of medication—Immunity from liability—Discontinuance, procedure.
(1) In the event a school employee administers oral medication, topical medication, eye drops, ear drops, or nasal spray to a student pursuant to RCW 28A.210.260 in substantial compliance with the prescription of the student's licensed health professional prescribing within the scope of the professional's prescriptive authority or the written instructions provided pursuant to RCW 28A.210.260(1)(d), and the other conditions set forth in RCW 28A.210.260 have been substantially complied with, then the employee, the employee's school district or school of employment, and the members of the governing board and chief administrator thereof shall not be liable in any criminal action or for civil damages in their individual or marital or governmental or corporate or other capacities as a result of the administration of the medication.
(2) The administration of oral medication, topical medication, eye drops, ear drops, or nasal spray to any student pursuant to RCW 28A.210.260 may be discontinued by a public school district or private school and the school district or school, its employees, its chief administrator, and members of its governing board shall not be liable in any criminal action or for civil damages in their governmental or corporate or individual or marital or other capacities as a result of the discontinuance of such administration: PROVIDED, That the chief administrator of the public school district or private school, or his or her designee, has first provided actual notice orally or in writing in advance of the date of discontinuance to a parent or legal guardian of the student or other person having legal control over the student.
[ 2019 c 314 § 42; 2013 c 180 § 2; 2012 c 16 § 2; 2000 c 63 § 2; 1990 c 33 § 208; 1982 c 195 § 2. Formerly RCW 28A.31.155.]
NOTES:
Declaration—2019 c 314: See note following RCW 18.22.810.
Severability—1982 c 195: See note following RCW 28A.210.260.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.210 - Health—Screening and Requirements. › 28A.210.275 - Administration of medications by employees not licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW—Requirements—Immunity from liability.

RCW 28A.210.275
Administration of medications by employees not licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW—Requirements—Immunity from liability.
(1) Beginning July 1, 2014, a school district employee not licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW who is asked to administer medications or perform nursing services not previously recognized in law shall at the time he or she is asked to administer the medication or perform the nursing service file, without coercion by the employer, a voluntary written, current, and unexpired letter of intent stating the employee's willingness to administer the new medication or nursing service. It is understood that the letter of intent will expire if the conditions of acceptance are substantially changed. If a school employee who is not licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW chooses not to file a letter under this section, the employee is not subject to any employer reprisal or disciplinary action for refusing to file a letter.
(2) In the event a school employee provides the medication or service to a student in substantial compliance with (a) rules adopted by the *state nursing care quality assurance commission and the instructions of a registered nurse or advanced registered nurse practitioner issued under such rules, and (b) written policies of the school district, then the employee, the employee's school district or school of employment, and the members of the governing board and chief administrator thereof are not liable in any criminal action or for civil damages in his or her individual, marital, governmental, corporate, or other capacity as a result of providing the medication or service.
(3) The board of directors shall designate a professional person licensed under chapter 18.71, 18.57, or 18.79 RCW as it applies to registered nurses and advanced registered nurse practitioners to consult and coordinate with the student's parents and health care provider, and train and supervise the appropriate school district personnel in proper procedures to ensure a safe, therapeutic learning environment. School employees must receive the training provided under this subsection before they are authorized to deliver the service or medication. Such training must be provided, where necessary, on an ongoing basis to ensure that the proper procedures are not forgotten because the services or medication are delivered infrequently.
[ 2014 c 204 § 2.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: The reference to "nursing care quality assurance commission" was changed to "board of nursing" by 2023 c 123.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.210 - Health—Screening and Requirements. › 28A.210.278 - Topical sunscreen products—Sun safety guidelines.

RCW 28A.210.278
Topical sunscreen products—Sun safety guidelines.
(1) Any person, including students, parents, and school personnel, may possess topical sunscreen products to help prevent sunburn while on school property, at a school-related event or activity, or at summer camp. As excepted in RCW 28A.210.260, a sunscreen product may be possessed and applied under this section without the prescription or note of a licensed health care professional if the product is regulated by the United States food and drug administration for over-the-counter use. For student use, a sunscreen product must be supplied by a parent or guardian.
(2) Schools are encouraged to educate students about sun safety guidelines.
(3) Nothing in this section requires school personnel to assist students in applying sunscreen.
(4) As used in this section, "school" means a public school, school district, educational service district, or private school with any of grades kindergarten through twelve.
[ 2017 c 186 § 1.]
NOTES:
Application—2017 c 186: "This act does not create any civil liability on the part of the state or any state agency, officer, employee, agent, political subdivision, or school district." [ 2017 c 186 § 3.]
Short title—2017 c 186: "This act may be known and cited as the student sun safety education act." [ 2017 c 186 § 4.]
Effective date—2017 c 186: "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 4, 2017]." [ 2017 c 186 § 5.]