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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.370 - Students subject to civil protection orders.

RCW 28A.225.370
Students subject to civil protection orders.
(1) If any student is subject to a civil protection order, the school district and school building staff will make adjustments to the student's schedule and other modifications to the student's school environment to support compliance with court orders and maintain the student's access to education.
(2) If a student is the subject of a civil protection order that prohibits regular attendance at the student's assigned school, the school district must provide the student comparable educational services in another setting. In such a case, the district shall not charge tuition and must provide transportation at no cost. The district shall put in place any needed supports to make the transition to a new school environment successful for the student.
(3) A school district must provide notification to the parent or legal guardian of a student who is subject to a civil protection order of the modifications, accommodations, supports, and services being created or provided for the student pursuant to this section.
[ 2021 c 215 § 86.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2022 c 268; 2021 c 215: See note following RCW 7.105.900.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.225 - Compulsory School Attendance and Admission. › 28A.225.900 - Rules.

RCW 28A.225.900
Rules.
The superintendent of public instruction may adopt rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
[ 2021 c 119 § 3.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 119 §§ 1-6: See note following RCW 28A.225.007.
Findings—Intent—2021 c 119: See note following RCW 28A.225.007.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.010 - Course content requirements—Access to career and technical statewide equivalency courses—Duties of school district boards of directors—Waivers.

RCW 28A.230.010
Course content requirements—Access to career and technical statewide equivalency courses—Duties of school district boards of directors—Waivers.
(1) School district boards of directors shall identify and offer courses with content that meet or exceed: (a) The basic education skills identified in RCW 28A.150.210; (b) the graduation requirements under RCW 28A.230.090; (c) the courses required to meet the minimum college entrance requirements under RCW 28A.230.130; and (d) the course options for career development under RCW 28A.230.130. Such courses may be applied or theoretical, academic, or vocational.
(2) Until September 1, 2021, school district boards of directors must provide high school students with the opportunity to access at least one career and technical education course that is considered a statewide equivalency course as determined by the office of the superintendent of public instruction under RCW 28A.700.070.
(3) On and after September 1, 2021, any statewide equivalency course offered by a school district or accessed at a skill center must be offered for academic credit.
(4) Students may access statewide equivalency courses at high schools, interdistrict cooperatives, skill centers or branch or satellite skill centers, or through online learning or applicable running start vocational courses.
(5) On and after January 1, 2019, school district boards of directors of school districts with fewer than two thousand students may apply to the superintendent of public instruction for a waiver from the provisions of subsections (2) and (3) of this section under RCW 28A.230.015.
[ 2019 c 221 § 1; 2018 c 177 § 302; 2014 c 217 § 103; 2003 c 49 § 1; 1990 c 33 § 237; 1984 c 278 § 2. Formerly RCW 28A.05.005.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—2018 c 177: See note following RCW 28A.305.905.
Effective date—2014 c 217 §§ 103 and 104: "Sections 103 and 104 of this act take effect September 1, 2015." [ 2014 c 217 § 208.]
Finding—Intent—2014 c 217: See note following RCW 28A.150.220.
Severability—1984 c 278: See note following RCW 28A.185.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.015 - Access to career and technical course waiver.

RCW 28A.230.015
Access to career and technical course waiver.
(1) The superintendent of public instruction may grant a waiver from the provisions of RCW 28A.230.010(2) based on an application from a board of directors of a school district with fewer than two thousand students.
(2) The state board of education may adopt rules establishing the criteria to evaluate the need for a waiver or waivers under this section.
[ 2018 c 177 § 504.]
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.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.030 - Students taught in English language—Exception.

RCW 28A.230.030
Students taught in English language—Exception.
All students in the common schools of the state of Washington shall be taught in the English language: PROVIDED, That nothing in this section shall preclude the teaching of students in a language other than English when such instruction will aid the educational advancement of the student.
[ 1969 c 71 § 4. Formerly RCW 28A.05.015.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.040 - Physical education in grades one through eight.

RCW 28A.230.040
Physical education in grades one through eight.
Every pupil attending grades one through eight of the public schools shall receive instruction in physical education as prescribed by rule of the superintendent of public instruction: PROVIDED, That individual pupils or students may be excused on account of physical disability, religious belief, or participation in directed athletics.
[ 2006 c 263 § 415; 1984 c 52 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.05.030. Prior: 1919 c 89 § 1; RRS § 4682. Formerly RCW 28A.05.030, 28.05.030.]
NOTES:
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.050 - Physical education in high schools.

RCW 28A.230.050
Physical education in high schools.
All high schools of the state shall emphasize the work of physical education, and carry into effect all physical education requirements established by rule of the superintendent of public instruction: PROVIDED, That individual students may be excused from participating in physical education otherwise required under this section on account of physical disability, employment, or religious belief, or because of participation in directed athletics or military science and tactics or for other good cause.
[ 2006 c 263 § 416; 1985 c 384 § 3; 1984 c 52 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.05.040. 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 28A.05.040, 28.05.040, part.]
NOTES:
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.055 - Physical education programs—Annual review.

RCW 28A.230.055
Physical education programs—Annual review.
(1) Beginning in the 2018-19 school year, all school districts must conduct an annual review of their physical education programs that includes:
(a) The number of individual students completing a physical education class during the school year;
(b) The average number of minutes per week of physical education received by students in grades one through eight, expressed in appropriate reporting ranges;
(c) The number of students granted waivers from physical education requirements;
(d) An indication of whether all physical education classes are taught by instructors who possess a valid health and fitness endorsement;
(e) The physical education class sizes, expressed in appropriate reporting ranges;
(f) The frequency with which physical education is provided to students;
(g) An indication of whether there is sufficient dedicated gym space and sheltered areas to support the minimum amount of physical activity required of students by law or agency rule;
(h) An indication of whether the physical education curriculum of the district addresses the Washington state K-12 learning standards;
(i) An indication of whether, as a matter of policy or procedure, the district routinely modifies and adapts its physical education curriculum for students with disabilities; and
(j) An indication of whether the district routinely excludes students from physical education classes for disciplinary reasons.
(2) The results of the review required by this section must be submitted by the school district to the district's wellness committee and to the office of the superintendent of public instruction. The office of the superintendent of public instruction, upon receipt of the review data, must aggregate and analyze the data, summarize the information provided by each district, and post the summarized information, by district, on its website.
(3) In fulfilling the requirements of this section, the K-12 data governance group established under RCW 28A.300.507 shall develop the data protocols and guidance for school districts in the collection of data to provide a clearer understanding of physical education instructional minutes and certification.
[ 2017 c 80 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.060 - Waiver of course of study in Washington's history and government.

RCW 28A.230.060
Waiver of course of study in Washington's history and government.
Students in the twelfth grade who have not completed a course of study in Washington's history and state government because of previous residence outside the state may have the requirement in RCW 28A.230.090 waived by their principal.
[ 1991 c 116 § 7; 1969 ex.s. c 57 § 2; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.05.050. 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 28A.05.050, 28.05.050.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.080 - Prevention of child abuse and neglect—Written policy—Participation in and establishment of programs.

RCW 28A.230.080
Prevention of child abuse and neglect—Written policy—Participation in and establishment of programs.
(1) Every school district board of directors shall develop a written policy regarding the district's role and responsibility relating to the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
(2) Every school district shall, within the resources available to it: (a) Participate in the primary prevention program established under RCW 28A.300.160; (b) develop and implement its own child abuse and neglect education and prevention program; or (c) continue with an existing local child abuse and neglect education and prevention program.
[ 1990 c 33 § 238; 1987 c 489 § 6. Formerly RCW 28A.58.255.]
NOTES:
Intent—1987 c 489: See note following RCW 28A.300.150.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.085 - Curriculum for prevention of sexual abuse on superintendent's website.

RCW 28A.230.085
Curriculum for prevention of sexual abuse on superintendent's website.
Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall make the curriculum included under RCW 28A.300.160(1)(b) available on its website.
[ 2018 c 64 § 4.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2018 c 64: See note following RCW 28A.300.160.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.091 - High school and beyond plans—Best practices.

RCW 28A.230.091
High school and beyond plans—Best practices.
Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall work with school districts, including teachers, principals, and school counselors, educational service districts, the Washington state school directors' association, institutions of higher education that are authorized to participate in state financial aid programs under chapter 28B.92 RCW, students, and parents and guardians to identify best practices for high school and beyond plans that districts and schools may employ when complying with high school and beyond plan requirements adopted in accordance with RCW 28A.230.212 and 28A.230.215. The identified best practices, which must consider differences in enrollment and other factors that distinguish districts from one another, must be posted on the website of the office of the superintendent of public instruction by September 1, 2019, and may be revised periodically as necessary.
[ 2023 c 271 § 6; 2018 c 229 § 2.]
NOTES:
Intent—2023 c 271: See note following RCW 28A.230.215.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.095 - Essential academic learning requirements and assessments—Verification reports.

RCW 28A.230.095
Essential academic learning requirements and assessments—Verification reports.
(1) By the end of the 2008-09 school year, school districts shall have in place in elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools assessments or other strategies chosen by the district to assure that students have an opportunity to learn the essential academic learning requirements in social studies, the arts, and health and fitness. Social studies includes history, geography, civics, economics, and social studies skills. Health and fitness includes, but is not limited to, mental health and suicide prevention education. Beginning with the 2008-09 school year, school districts shall annually submit an implementation verification report to the office of the superintendent of public instruction. The office of the superintendent of public instruction may not require school districts to use a classroom-based assessment in social studies, the arts, and health and fitness to meet the requirements of this section and shall clearly communicate to districts their option to use other strategies chosen by the district.
(2) Beginning with the 2008-09 school year, school districts shall require students in the seventh or eighth grade, and the eleventh or twelfth grade to each complete at least one classroom-based assessment in civics. Beginning with the 2010-11 school year, school districts shall require students in the fourth or fifth grade to complete at least one classroom-based assessment in civics. The civics assessment may be selected from a list of classroom-based assessments approved by the office of the superintendent of public instruction. Beginning with the 2008-09 school year, school districts shall annually submit implementation verification reports to the office of the superintendent of public instruction documenting the use of the classroom-based assessments in civics.
(3) Verification reports shall require school districts to report only the information necessary to comply with this section.
[ 2011 c 185 § 5; 2009 c 556 § 8; 2006 c 113 § 2; 2004 c 19 § 203.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2011 c 185 § 5: "Section 5 of this act takes effect July 1, 2012." [ 2011 c 185 § 6.]
Finding—2011 c 185: See note following RCW 28A.300.2851.
Findings—2006 c 113: "The legislature finds that instruction in social studies, arts, health, and fitness is important to ensure a well-rounded and complete education. In particular, the civic mission of schools is strengthened and enhanced by comprehensive civics education and assessments. The legislature finds that effective and accountable democratic government depends upon an informed and engaged citizenry, and therefore, students should learn their rights and responsibilities as citizens, where those rights and responsibilities come from, and how to exercise them." [ 2006 c 113 § 1.]
Part headings and captions not law—Effective date—2004 c 19: See notes following RCW 28A.230.090.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.100 - Rules implementing course requirements—Temporary exemptions and special alterations from requirements—Competency testing.

RCW 28A.230.100
Rules implementing course requirements—Temporary exemptions and special alterations from requirements—Competency testing.
(1) The superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the student achievement council, the state board for community and technical colleges, and the workforce training and education coordinating board, shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW, to implement the course requirements set forth in RCW 28A.230.090. The rules shall include, as the superintendent deems necessary, granting equivalencies for and temporary exemptions from the course requirements in RCW 28A.230.090 and special alterations of the course requirements in RCW 28A.230.090. In developing such rules the superintendent shall recognize the relevance of vocational and applied courses and allow such courses to fulfill in whole or in part the courses required for graduation in RCW 28A.230.090, as determined by the high school or school district in accordance with RCW 28A.230.097.
(2) The rules created under subsection (1) of this section must include provisions for:
(a) Competency testing in lieu of such courses required for graduation in RCW 28A.230.090;
(b) Competency testing in lieu of electives, including computer science electives created under RCW 28A.230.300, provided applicable state learning standards and equivalency requirements are met; and
(c) Demonstration of specific skill proficiency or understanding of concepts through work or experience.
[ 2019 c 180 § 3; 2012 c 229 § 504. Prior: 2006 c 263 § 402; 2006 c 114 § 4; 1991 c 116 § 8; 1990 c 33 § 239; 1985 c 384 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.05.062.]
NOTES:
Findings—2019 c 180: See note following RCW 28A.230.300.
Effective date—2012 c 229 §§ 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904: See note following RCW 28B.77.005.
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
Finding—Intent—2006 c 114: See note following RCW 28A.230.097.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.122 - International baccalaureate diplomas.

RCW 28A.230.122
International baccalaureate diplomas.
(1) A student who fulfills the requirements specified in subsection (3) of this section toward completion of an international baccalaureate diploma programme is considered to have met the requirements of the graduation pathway option established in *RCW 28A.655.250(1)(b)(iv) and to have satisfied state minimum requirements for graduation from a public high school, except that the provisions of RCW 28A.230.170 regarding study of the United States Constitution and the Washington state Constitution apply to students under this section.
(2) School districts may require students under this section to complete local graduation requirements that are in addition to state minimum requirements before issuing a high school diploma under RCW 28A.230.120. However, school districts are encouraged to waive local requirements as necessary to encourage students to pursue an international baccalaureate diploma.
(3) To receive a high school diploma under this section, a student must complete and pass all required international baccalaureate diploma programme courses as scored at the local level; pass all internal assessments as scored at the local level; successfully complete all required projects and products as scored at the local level; and complete the final examinations administered by the international baccalaureate organization in each of the required subjects under the diploma programme.
[ 2019 c 252 § 110; 2011 c 203 § 1.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 28A.655.250 was amended by 2023 c 349 § 2, changing subsection (1)(b)(iv) to subsection (3)(d).
Intent—2019 c 252: See note following RCW 28A.655.250.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.125 - Standardized high school transcripts.

RCW 28A.230.125
Standardized high school transcripts.
(1) The superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the four-year institutions as defined in RCW 28B.76.020, the state board for community and technical colleges, and the workforce training and education coordinating board, shall develop for use by all public school districts a standardized high school transcript. The superintendent shall establish clear definitions for the terms "credits" and "hours" so that school programs operating on the quarter, semester, or trimester system can be compared.
(2) The standardized high school transcript may include a notation of whether the student has earned the Washington state seal of biliteracy established under RCW 28A.300.575.
[ 2019 c 252 § 111; 2014 c 102 § 3; 2011 1st sp.s. c 11 § 130; 2009 c 556 § 9. Prior: 2006 c 263 § 401; 2006 c 115 § 6; 2004 c 19 § 108; 1984 c 178 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.305.220, 28A.04.155.]
NOTES:
Intent—2019 c 252: See note following RCW 28A.655.250.
Findings—Intent—2014 c 102: See note following RCW 28A.300.575.
Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 11 §§ 101-103, 106-202, 204-244, and 301: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
Intent—2011 1st sp.s. c 11: See note following RCW 28B.76.020.
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
Part headings and captions not law—Effective date—2004 c 19: See notes following RCW 28A.230.090.
High school diplomas—Receiving final transcript optional: RCW 28A.230.120.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.140 - United States flag—Procurement, display, exercises—National anthem.

RCW 28A.230.140
United States flag—Procurement, display, exercises—National anthem.
The board of directors of every school district shall cause a United States flag being in good condition to be displayed during school hours upon or near every public school plant, except during inclement weather. They shall cause appropriate flag exercises to be held in each classroom at the beginning of the school day, and in every school at the opening of all school assemblies, at which exercises those pupils so desiring shall recite the following salute to the flag: "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all". Students not reciting the pledge shall maintain a respectful silence. The salute to the flag or the national anthem shall be rendered immediately preceding interschool events when feasible.
[ 1981 c 130 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.02.030. Prior: (i) 1961 c 238 § 1; 1955 c 8 § 1; 1919 c 90 § 4; 1915 c 71 § 1; 1909 c 97 p 286 § 3; 1897 c 118 § 180; RRS § 4777. Formerly RCW 28.02.030. (ii) 1955 c 8 § 2; 1919 c 90 § 5; RRS § 4778. Formerly RCW 28A.02.030, 28.87.180.]
NOTES:
Display of national and state flags: RCW 1.20.015.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.158 - Disability history month—Activities.

RCW 28A.230.158
Disability history month—Activities.
Annually, during the month of October, each public school shall conduct or promote educational activities that provide instruction, awareness, and understanding of disability history and people with disabilities. The activities may include, but not be limited to, school assemblies or guest speaker presentations.
[ 2008 c 167 § 3.]
NOTES:
Short title—2008 c 167: "This act may be known and cited as the disability history month act." [ 2008 c 167 § 1.]
Findings—2008 c 167: "The legislature finds that annually recognizing disability history throughout our entire public educational system, from kindergarten through grade twelve and at our colleges and universities, during the month of October will help to increase awareness and understanding of the contributions that people with disabilities in our state, nation, and the world have made to our society. The legislature further finds that recognizing disability history will increase respect and promote acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities. The legislature further finds that recognizing disability history will inspire students with disabilities to feel a greater sense of pride, reduce harassment and bullying, and help keep students with disabilities in school." [ 2008 c 167 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.160 - Educational activities in observance of Veterans Day.

RCW 28A.230.160
Educational activities in observance of Veterans Day.
During the school week preceding the eleventh day of November of each year, there shall be presented in each common school as defined in RCW 28A.150.020 educational activities suitable to the observance of Veterans Day.
The responsibility for the preparation and presentation of the activities approximating at least sixty minutes total throughout the week shall be with the principal or head teacher of each school building and such program shall embrace topics tending to instill a loyalty and devotion to the institutions and laws of this state and nation.
The superintendent of public instruction and each educational service district superintendent, by advice and suggestion, shall aid in the preparation of these activities if such aid be solicited.
[ 1990 c 33 § 241; 1985 c 60 § 1; 1977 ex.s. c 120 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 275 § 45; 1970 ex.s. c 15 § 12. Prior: 1969 ex.s. c 283 § 24; 1969 ex.s. c 176 § 101; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.02.070; prior: 1955 c 20 § 3; prior: (i) 1939 c 21 § 1; 1921 c 56 § 1; RRS § 4899. (ii) 1921 c 56 § 2; RRS § 4900. (iii) 1921 c 56 § 3; RRS § 4901. Formerly RCW 28A.02.070, 28.02.070.]
NOTES:
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 120: See note following RCW 4.28.080.
Severability—1970 ex.s. c 15: "If any provision of this 1970 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." [ 1970 ex.s. c 15 § 32.]
Effective date—1970 ex.s. c 15 § 12: "Notwithstanding any other provision of this 1970 amendatory act, the provisions of section 12 hereof shall not take effect until January 1, 1971 and only if at such time or thereafter chapter 223, Laws of 1969 ex. sess. is effective." [ 1970 ex.s. c 15 § 13.]
Severability—1969 ex.s. c 283: See note following RCW 28A.150.050.
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.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.170 - Study of constitutions compulsory—Rules.

RCW 28A.230.170
Study of constitutions compulsory—Rules.
The study of the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the state of Washington shall be a condition prerequisite to graduation from the public and private high schools of this state. The superintendent of public instruction shall provide by rule for the implementation of this section. The superintendent of public instruction may adopt a rule permitting students who meet the criteria in RCW 28A.230.122 to meet the prerequisite through noncredit-based study.
[ 2011 c 203 § 3; 2006 c 263 § 403; 1985 c 341 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.02.080. Prior: (i) 1925 ex.s. c 134 § 1; RRS § 4898-1. (ii) 1925 ex.s. c 134 § 2; RRS § 4898-2. Formerly RCW 28A.02.080, 28.02.080, and 28.02.081.]
NOTES:
Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.178 - Civil rights education.

RCW 28A.230.178
Civil rights education.
School districts are encouraged to prepare and conduct a program at least once a year to commemorate the history of civil rights in our nation, including providing an opportunity for students to learn about the personalities and convictions of heroes of the civil rights movement and the importance of the fundamental principle and promise of equality under our nation's Constitution.
[ 2011 c 44 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—2011 c 44: "The legislature finds that:
(1) The civil rights movement did not begin or end with the dramatic events of the 1950s and 1960s. Since our nation's founding, ordinary citizens have struggled to fulfill America's promise of equality under the law.
(2) Heroes of the civil rights movement include those who are well-known such as Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks, Cesar Chavez, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. But the list of heroes also includes those who are perhaps less well-known, but each of whom gave something of themselves on behalf of their fellow citizens and in defense of equality and justice.
(3) The significant milestones and fundamental principles of civil rights should be a part of every student's understanding of our nation's history. School districts should not only try to incorporate the history of civil rights into their regular curriculum at all grade levels, but should also take the opportunity to make this history come alive through the personalities and convictions of civil rights heroes." [ 2011 c 44 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.179 - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction.

RCW 28A.230.179
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction.
(1) Each school district that operates a high school must offer instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation to students as provided in this section. Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation must be included in at least one health class necessary for graduation.
(2) Instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation under this section must:
(a) Be an instructional program developed by the American heart association or the American red cross or be nationally recognized and based on the most current national evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
(b) Include appropriate use of an automated external defibrillator, which may be taught by video; and
(c) Incorporate hands-on practice in addition to cognitive learning.
(3) School districts may offer the instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation directly or arrange for the instruction to be provided by available community-based providers. The instruction is not required to be provided by a certificated teacher. Certificated teachers providing the instruction are not required to be certified trainers of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A student is not required to earn certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation to successfully complete the instruction for the purposes of this section.
[ 2013 c 181 § 3.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2013 c 181: "The legislature finds that more than three hundred sixty thousand people in the United States experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital every year, and only ten percent survive because the remainder do not receive timely cardiopulmonary resuscitation. When administered immediately, cardiopulmonary resuscitation doubles or triples survival rates from cardiac arrest. Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone at any time. Many victims appear healthy and have no known heart disease or other risk factors. The legislature finds that schools are the hearts of our community, and preparing students to help with a sudden cardiac arrest emergency could save the life of a child, parent, or teacher. Washington state has a long-standing history of training members of the public in cardiopulmonary resuscitation with community-based training programs. The legislature finds that training students will continue the legacy of providing high quality emergency cardiac care to its citizens. Therefore, the legislature intends to create a generation of lifesavers by putting cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills in the hands of all high school graduates and providing schools with a flexible framework to prepare for an emergency." [ 2013 c 181 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.180 - Access to campus and student information directories by official recruiting representatives—Informing students of educational and career opportunities.

RCW 28A.230.180
Access to campus and student information directories by official recruiting representatives—Informing students of educational and career opportunities.
If the board of directors of a school district provides access to the campus and the student information directory to persons or groups which make students aware of occupational or educational options, the board shall provide access to official recruiting representatives of the job corps, peace corps, and AmeriCorps, and to official recruiting representatives of the military forces of the state and the United States for the purpose of informing students of educational and career opportunities available in the military, which must be equal to and no less than access provided to other postsecondary occupational or educational representatives. As used in this section, "access" includes, but is not limited to, the number of days provided and the type of presentation space.
[ 2013 c 25 § 1; 1980 c 96 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.58.535.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.195 - Test or assessment scores—Adjustments to instructional practices—Notification to parents.

RCW 28A.230.195
Test or assessment scores—Adjustments to instructional practices—Notification to parents.
(1) If students' scores on the test or assessments under RCW 28A.655.070 indicate that students need help in identified areas, the school district shall evaluate its instructional practices and make appropriate adjustments.
(2) Each school district shall notify the parents of each student of their child's performance on the test and assessments conducted under this chapter.
[ 2005 c 217 § 1; 1999 c 373 § 603; 1992 c 141 § 401.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—1999 c 373: See note following RCW 28A.300.310.
Findings—Part headings—Severability—1992 c 141: See notes following RCW 28A.410.040.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.250 - Coordination of procedures and content of assessments.

RCW 28A.230.250
Coordination of procedures and content of assessments.
The superintendent of public instruction shall coordinate both the procedures and the content of the tests and assessments required by the state to maximize the value of the information provided to students as they progress and to teachers and parents about students' talents, interests, and academic needs or deficiencies so that appropriate programs can be provided to enhance the likelihood of students' success both in school and beyond.
[ 1999 c 373 § 602; 1990 c 101 § 4.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—1999 c 373: See note following RCW 28A.300.310.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.265 - Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.

RCW 28A.230.265
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 § 16.]
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.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.295 - Daily recess.

RCW 28A.230.295
Daily recess.
(1)(a) Beginning with the 2024-25 school year, public schools, for each school day that exceeds five hours in duration, must provide a minimum of 30 minutes of daily recess within the school day for all students in grades kindergarten through five and students in grade six that attend an elementary school.
(b) The office of the superintendent of public instruction may waive the requirement in (a) of this subsection during the 2024-25 school year for public schools demonstrating that they are unable to comply with the requirement.
(c) Public schools may provide additional recess before or after the school day, but that time may not be used to meet the requirements of this subsection (1).
(d) Time spent changing to and from clothes for outdoor play should not be used to meet the requirements of this subsection (1).
(2)(a) Recess must be supervised and student directed and must aim to be safe, inclusive, and high quality as described in the model policy and procedure referenced in RCW 28A.210.368. It may include organized games, but public schools should avoid including, or permitting the student use of, computers, tablets, or phones during recess.
(b) Recess should be held outside whenever possible. If recess is held indoors, public schools should use an appropriate space that promotes physical activity.
(3) The daily recess required under this section may not be used to meet the physical education requirements under RCW 28A.230.040.
(4) For the purposes of this section, "public schools" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.150.010.
[ 2023 c 272 § 2.]
NOTES:
Intent—2023 c 272: "(1) The legislature recognizes that recess is an essential part of the day for elementary school students. Young students learn through play, and recess supports the mental, physical, and emotional health of students and positively impacts their learning and behavior. Given the state's youth mental health and physical inactivity crisis, as well as learning loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic, recess is vital to support student well-being and academic success.
(2) The legislature also acknowledges that the amount of time spent on recess varies throughout the state; therefore, youth do not have equitable access to opportunities for physical activity, self-directed play, and time outdoors. The legislature intends to set a minimum requirement for daily recess to ensure that all students have equal access to recess, but school districts are encouraged to exceed this requirement.
(3) Further, the legislature intends to clarify that recess should not be withheld as a disciplinary or punitive action during the school day, and that recess should not be withheld to compel students to complete academic work. The legislature believes that these clarifications and other policies will help make elementary school recess safe, inclusive, and high quality for all students." [ 2023 c 272 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.305 - Arts instruction.

RCW 28A.230.305
Arts instruction.
(1) Beginning with the 2023-24 school year, school districts with more than 200 enrolled students shall offer regular instruction in at least one visual art or at least one performing art, throughout the school year. Each student must receive instruction in at least one arts discipline throughout their elementary and middle education experience. For grades nine through 12, all students must be given the opportunity to take arts coursework each academic year.
(2) Every student must have access to arts education, as part of basic education under RCW 28A.150.210. Arts instruction must be accessible by all students, in a manner that is commensurate with instruction in other core subject areas.
(3)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, arts instruction must be provided by either: A certificated teacher with an endorsement in the relevant arts discipline; or a certificated teacher actively pursuing an endorsement in the relevant arts discipline.
(b) A person holding a limited teaching certificate may provide arts instruction while either: (i) The school district recruits and hires a certificated teacher with the qualifications provided in (a) of this subsection; or (ii) the certificated teacher with qualifications provided in (a) of this subsection takes leave as provided in the school district's written leave policy required by RCW 28A.400.300.
(4) Instruction under this section must be solely for the arts discipline in the skills and craft of each specific arts discipline as their own end, rather than as a vehicle to enhance learning in any other nonarts subject area. If schools wish to integrate or infuse the arts into other subject matter, they must do so in addition to the regular, formal arts instruction required by this section.
(5) The arts instructors in each school district, as subject matter experts, shall be consulted to determine which specific visual and performing arts courses to offer at given grade levels, so that instruction is properly aligned to state learning standards in the arts and students' developmental stages and vertically aligned to give arts-focused students the best chance for success in their arts college or career pathway.
[ 2022 c 250 § 3.]
NOTES:
Intent—2022 c 250: See note following RCW 28A.230.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.230 - Compulsory Coursework and Activities. › 28A.230.310 - Financial aid advising day.

RCW 28A.230.310
Financial aid advising day.
(1)(a) Beginning with the 2020-21 school year, all school districts with a high school must provide a financial aid advising day, as defined in RCW 28A.300.815.
(b) Districts must provide both a financial aid advising day and notification of financial aid opportunities at the beginning of each school year to parents and guardians of any student entering the twelfth grade. The notification must include information regarding:
(i) The eligibility requirements of the Washington college grant;
(ii) The requirements of the financial aid advising day;
(iii) The process for opting out of the financial aid advising day; and
(iv) Any community-based resources available to assist parents and guardians in understanding the requirements of and how to complete the free application for federal student aid and the Washington application for state financial aid.
(2) Districts may administer the financial aid advising day, as defined in RCW 28A.300.815, in accordance with information-sharing requirements set in the high school and beyond plan in RCW 28A.230.212 and 28A.230.215.
(3) The Washington state school directors' association, with assistance from the office of the superintendent of public instruction and the Washington student achievement council, shall develop a model policy and procedure that school district board of directors may adopt. The model policy and procedure must describe minimum standards for a financial aid advising day as defined in RCW 28A.300.815.
(4) School districts are encouraged to engage in the Washington student achievement council's financial aid advising training.
(5) The office of the superintendent of public instruction may adopt rules for the implementation of this section.
[ 2023 c 271 § 7; 2020 c 307 § 4.]
NOTES:
Intent—2023 c 271: See note following RCW 28A.230.215.
Intent—Conflict with federal requirements—2020 c 307: See notes following RCW 28B.77.290.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.232 - Alternative Learning Experience Courses. › 28A.232.005 - Finding—Intent.

RCW 28A.232.005
Finding—Intent.
(1) Under Article IX of the Washington state Constitution, all children are entitled to an opportunity to receive a basic education. Although the state must assure that students in public schools have opportunities to participate in the instructional program of basic education, there is no obligation for either the state or school districts to provide that instruction using a particular delivery method or through a particular program.
(2) The legislature finds ample evidence of the need to examine and reconsider policies under which alternative learning that occurs outside the classroom using an individual student learning plan may be considered equivalent to full-time attendance in school, including for funding purposes. Previous legislative studies have raised questions about financial practices and accountability in alternative learning experience courses. Since 2005, there has been significant enrollment growth in alternative learning experience online courses, with evidence of unexpected financial impact when large numbers of nonresident students enroll in courses. Based on this evidence, there is a rational basis on which to conclude that there are different costs associated with providing courses not primarily based on full-time, daily contact between teachers and students and not primarily occurring on-site in a classroom.
(3) For these reasons, the legislature intends to allow for continuing review and revision of the way in which state funding allocations are used to support alternative learning experience courses.
[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 18 § 501; 2011 1st sp.s. c 34 § 1.]
NOTES:
Application—Enforcement of laws protecting health and safety—2013 2nd sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28A.600.022.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.232 - Alternative Learning Experience Courses. › 28A.232.020 - Calculation and allocation of appropriations.

RCW 28A.232.020
Calculation and allocation of appropriations.
The superintendent of public instruction shall separately calculate and allocate moneys appropriated under RCW 28A.150.260 to school districts for each full-time equivalent student enrolled in an alternative learning experience course. The calculation shall be based on the estimated statewide annual average allocation per full-time equivalent student in grades nine through twelve in general education, excluding small high school enhancements, and including applicable rules and provisions of the omnibus appropriations act.
[ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 18 § 503.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2013 2nd sp.s. c 18 § 503: "Section 503 of this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [June 30, 2013]." [ 2013 2nd sp.s. c 18 § 602.]
Application—Enforcement of laws protecting health and safety—2013 2nd sp.s. c 18: See note following RCW 28A.600.022.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 28A - Common School Provisions › Chapter 28A.232 - Alternative Learning Experience Courses. › 28A.232.030 - Attendance and truancy definitions—Rules.

RCW 28A.232.030
Attendance and truancy definitions—Rules.
The superintendent of public instruction may adopt rules to bring consistency and uniformity to attendance and truancy definitions in the alternative learning experience setting, establish procedures for addressing truancy in all alternative learning experience courses, leverage existing systems to facilitate truancy actions between school districts and courts when the student has transferred out of his or her resident district to enroll in an alternative learning experience course; and clarify the responsibility of school districts in the event of rescinding a student transfer.
[ 2017 c 291 § 9.]