2014-15 School Year Application for Private School Initial Approval

2017–2018 School Year Application For Private School Initial Approval

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

For Your Information There are four reports, throughout the school year, that require a response from private schools to remain in compliance with Washington State law. Information regarding these reports is emailed to private schools before the required reporting period.  February–June Annual Private Education Approval. You will be asked to electronically submit the State Standards Certificate of Compliance, the Computation of Total Instructional Hour Offerings, and if applicable, the In-service Approval and Record Keeping form.  May–mid-July Weapons Report. You will be asked to electronically submit whether or not you have had any weapons violations during the current school year.  October–mid-November Annual Private School Personnel and Enrollment Reports (P105B). You will be asked to electronically submit updated school information and provide enrollment and personnel information.  Mid-January–Early March Private School Participation in Federal Programs. Non-profit schools will be asked to electronically submit information on whether or not you would like to participate in federal programs.

OSPI/Private School Initial Approval lm April 2014

Initial Application Procedures for Approval as a Private School This application packet contains the following: Statutes and regulations that apply to private school approval in the state of Washington. Private school laws, uniform entry qualifications, courses of study and equivalencies, high school graduation requirements, pupil immunization requirements, health measures, and professional certification–continuing education requirements. Information and forms for private school initial approval.

Application Process 1. The principal, chief school administrator, or superintendent of the private school district completes the forms (see below), along with a brief synopsis of the curriculum taught at each grade level and a student/parent/faculty handbook outlining policies of the school. This information is sent to: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Office of Private Education Old Capitol Building PO Box 47200, Room 320E Olympia, WA 98504-7200 Phone: 360-725-6433 or Fax 360-664-0256 TTY: (360) 664-3631 When sending the materials, remember the following: A. The materials do not need to be sent FedEx, overnight express, or UPS. A postmark on or before the due date is sufficient. B. Do not place the application in a binder or presentation cover—it is not necessary as the materials are placed in individual folders by school name. C. The description of the curriculum to be used at each grade level should be brief— not more than a paragraph or two per grade. 2. OSPI staff will review the application materials. Schools that meet minimum standards defined in Chapter 28A.195 RCW and Chapter 180-90 WAC will be recommended for approval by the State Board of Education (SBE). The SBE will take action on the 2017-18 school year approval of private schools at the May 2017 meeting. A review of the application materials must be completed 60 days prior to the State Board of Education meeting.


3. A certificate of approval is sent to the school following action by the State Board of Education. 4. Schools with minor or major deviations will be notified of such deviations and will be given an opportunity to respond to such findings (WAC 180-90-130 [4-5]).

Please submit each of the following items by March 11, 2017, as part of the initial application packet for the 2017–18 school year. WAC 180-90-130 1. State Standards Certificate of Compliance. (Form SPI 618A) RCW 28A.195.010 and chapter 180-90 WAC 2. Credit in the High School Program. (Number 9 on Form SPI 618A) The Washington State Board of Education has redefined the high school credit (WAC 180-51-050(1)). A credit is now defined as “(a) successful completion, as defined by written district policy, of courses taught to the state’s essential academic learning requirements (learning standards). If there are no state-adopted learning standards for a subject, the local governing board, or its designee, shall determine learning standards for successful completion of that subject; or (b) satisfactory demonstration by a student of proficiency/competency, as defined by written district policy, of the state’s essential academic learning requirements (learning standards).” This definition replaces the 150-hour per credit requirement. 3. Computation of Total Instructional Hour Offerings. (Form SPI 1502) WAC 180-90-112(4) Use this form to submit information related to school year calendar and daily schedule. Please attach a copy of your school year calendar and daily schedule. 4. Administrative and Instructional Staff Report. (Form SPI 1570) Use this form to submit administrative and instructional staff information. Teachers who do not hold a valid Washington State teaching certificate must be under the general supervision of a Washington State certificated teacher and must meet the alternative qualifications stated in WAC 180-90-112(5). WAC 180-90-112(5) (b)(ii) provides for a ratio of one teacher for 25 students. Approved private schools are authorized under RCW 28A.195.080 to require that employees who have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children undergo a record check through the Washington State patrol criminal identification system. For additional information or to request forms, contact OSPI Fingerprint Records at 360-7256135. It is highly recommended that each approved private school request that all staff undergo a record check at the time of employment.


5. Overview of curricular offerings. RCW 28A.195.010(7) A synopsis of educational activities offered for all grade levels or grade bands. This information will confirm that you are providing instruction in the subject areas identified in RCW 28A.195.010(7). 6. Student, faculty, and/or parent handbook(s). RCW 28A.195.010(8) If these are not available, include a narrative statement describing the school’s policies. 7. Fire Inspection and Compliance. (Form SPI B-474) To complete this form, contact your local fire department to schedule an inspection of the school facilities. Local fees for inspection are the responsibility of the applicant. 8. Health and Safety Inspection and Compliance. (Form SPI B-475) To complete this form, contact your county or city health department to schedule an inspection of the school facilities. Local fees for inspection are the responsibility of the applicant. If we may be of assistance to you during this process, please do not hesitate to call the Office of Private Education at 360-725-6433; [email protected]. The agency TTY number is 360-664-3631. We recommend that you make and retain a copy of all materials sent to the Office of Private Education.


Statutes and Regulations That Apply to Private School Approval In Washington State

Statutes: Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Regulations: Washington Administrative Code (WAC)


OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Office of Private Education Old Capitol Building PO BOX 47200 Olympia WA 98504-7200 (360) 725-6433 TTY (360) 664-3631

STATE STANDARDS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 2017–18 School Name Physical Location Address (required) Mailing Address (if different)

Please mark with an “X” all appropriate areas. This school: Offers child care Is profit Offers preschool Offers a gifted program Is a residential school Offers a special education Is nonprofit program

PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH THE SCHOOL IS LOCATED I, , do hereby certify that I am the principal or chief administrator of the above-named school; that said school is located at the address listed above and conducts Grades through . Projected enrollment for the 2017–18 school year is preschool Grades K–12 . This school is scheduled to meet throughout the 2017–18 school year; and this school will meet all standards as stated in this document, with the exception only of such deviations, if any, as are set forth in (12) below: Initial each number indicating compliance as appropriate. (1) The minimum school year for instructional purposes consists of no less than 180 school days or the equivalent in annual minimum instructional hour offerings as prescribed in WAC 180-90-112(4). (2) On each school day, pupils enrolled in the school are provided the opportunity to be engaged in educational activity planned by and under the direction of the staff, as directed by the administration and/or governing board, and that the total instructional hour offering, made available is at least: (a) 450 hours for students in Kindergarten. (b) 1,000 hours for students in Grades 1 through 12. (3) All classroom teachers hold appropriate Washington State certification or meet the definition of a nonWashington State certificated teacher in WAC 180-90-112(5)(a-d). (4) (a) ALL classroom teachers will not have ; will have ; have ; a Washington State background check (check most appropriate). (b) ALL other staff who have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children will not have have ; have ; a Washington State background check (check most appropriate).

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(5) The school intends to operate an extension program for parents, guardians, or persons having legal custody of a child to teach children in their custody. The projected enrollment for the extension program is . (6) The extension program meets the following requirements: (a) The parent, guardian, or custodian is supervised by a person certified under chapter 28A.410 RCW who is employed by the school. (b) The planning by the certified person and the parent, guardian, or person having legal custody includes objectives consistent with this subsection and subsections (5), (6), and (8) on this certificate. (c) The certified person spends a minimum average each month of one contact hour per week with each student under his/her supervision who is enrolled in the extension program. (d) Each student’s progress is evaluated by the certified person. (e) The certified person does not supervise more than 30 students enrolled in the approved private school’s extension program.

FORM SPI 618A (Rev. 12/16)

(7) Measures have been taken to safeguard all permanent records against loss or damage through either the storage of such records in fire-resistant containers or facilities or the retention of duplicates in a separate and distinct area. (8) (a)

The physical facilities of the school are adequate to meet the program offered, and all school facilities and practices are in substantial compliance with reasonable health and fire safety standards, and substantiated by current inspection reports of appropriate health and fire safety officials which are on file in the chief administrator’s office. OR (b) When a parent, guardian, or person having legal custody is instructing only his or her child under subsection (4) of this section a residential dwelling is deemed an adequate facility.

(9) The school’s curriculum includes instruction in the basic skills of occupational education, science, mathematics, language, social studies, history, health, reading, writing, spelling, and the development of appreciation of art and music in sufficient units for meeting State Board of Education graduation requirements, as set forth in chapter 180-51 WAC. The school curriculum is available upon request. (10) The school or its organized district maintains up-to-date policy statements related to the administration and operation of the school or district and a copy is enclosed. A copy will be provided to all student families. (11) The school does not engage in a policy of racial segregation or discrimination. (12) The governing authority of this private school or private school district has been apprised of the requirements of chapter 180-90 WAC relating to the minimum requirements for approval of private schools and such governing authority has further been apprised of all deviations from the rules and regulations of the State Board of Education and the standards contained in chapter 180-90 WAC. Any such deviation is described herewith and includes a timeline indicating how and when the deviation will be corrected. (Use additional paper with school heading.) (13) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall be notified in writing of any deviation from these standards which occurs after the action taken by the State Board of Education. Such notification shall be filed within 30 days of occurrence of the deviation. (14) Approval by the State Board of Education is contingent upon on-going compliance with standards certified herein. We understand that failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter may result in the revocation of the approval of the private school by the State Board of Education and will be considered in subsequent application for approval as a private school. DATED this

day of

Return to: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Office of Private Education Old Capitol Building PO BOX 47200 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200

, 2017.

Authorized Signature Title E-mail Address Telephone Number Fax Number Web Site Address

FORM SPI 618A (Rev. 12/16)

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FICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Office of Private Education Old Capitol Building PO Box 47200 Olympia, WA 98504-7200 (360) 725-6433 TTY (360) 664-3631

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ADMINISTRATIVE AND INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF REPORT 2017–18 SCHOOL YEAR School Name: If the instructor is not WA State certified, then preparation must meet one of the criteria below:

Preparation: Teaching Certificate

Certificate #

State

FORM SPI 1570 (Rev. 12/16)

Degree and field; type of specialized training related to grades/subjects taught; years of experience in what fields related to grades/subjects taught; specialized certificate as related to grades/subjects taught.

Name Administrator (A) or Instructor (I)

A and/or I

Background Check Complete? Y or N

Washington State certificated teacher providing general supervision to Non-Washington State certificated instructors

Grade Level

Full-Time (FT) Part-Time (PT)

OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION Office of Private Education Old Capitol Building PO BOX 47200 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200 (360) 725-6433 TTY (360) 664-3631

COMPUTATION OF TOTAL INSTRUCTIONAL HOUR OFFERINGS 2017–2018 WAC 180-90-112(4) Total Instructional Hour Offering “Total instructional hour offering” means those hours when students are provided the opportunity to engage in educational activity planned by and under the direction of school staff, as directed by the administration and board of directors, inclusive of intermissions for class changes, recess, and teacher/parent-guardian conferences which are planned and scheduled by the approved private school for the purpose of discussing students’ educational needs for progress, and exclusive of time actually spent for meals. 450 hours for students in kindergarten 1,000 hours for students in Grades 1 through 12

School Name:

Kindergarten

A.

Total minutes from start to end of school day.

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Minutes spent at lunch time meal. (Average time = 20 minutes*)

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Net minutes in “total instructional offering” per day: line A - Line B =

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Net hours in “total instructional offering” per day: line C ÷ 60 =

Grades 1–12

E. Total days for 2017–2018 school year. F.

Total instructional hour offering per year: line D x Line E =

(Minimum 450 hours)

(Minimum 1,000 hours)

*If less than 20 minutes, attach an explanation from the school administrator. Please attach a copy of your daily schedule and school year calendar.

School Administrator Signature

FORM SPI 1502 (Rev. 12/16)

Date


HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTION AND COMPLIANCE

This form is provided for your convenience and the convenience of the local health department staff. The form should be used to verify that the school facility meets reasonable standards of local health and safety ordinances. A letter or form from the appropriate health official indicating compliance with health regulations is satisfactory. If your school is approved/licensed by the Department of Health or Department of Social and Health Services (e.g., child care center, group care facility, etc.) and such approval/license requires compliance to health and safety codes, then a copy of such approval/license may be attached in lieu of this health inspection form. If your school has multiple sites, each site shall be properly inspected.

NAME OF SCHOOL

LOCATION ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

ZIP CODE

STATE

ZIP CODE

MAILING ADDRESS

CITY

CHIEF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

PHONE

FAX

CERTIFICATION On the basis of applicable health and safety regulations, I certify that the facility, identified above, has been inspected by the local Washington State health and safety authority. The facility has been found to meet the minimum health and safety requirements as set forth in the appropriate sections of the Washington Administrative Code.

Signature (Local Health and Safety Authority)

Date

Print Name

Title

Health District Telephone

Return to:

FORM SPI B-475 (Rev. 11/13)

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Office of Private Education Old Capitol Building PO BOX 47200 OLYMPIA WA 98504-7200


FIRE INSPECTION AND COMPLIANCE

This form is provided for your convenience and the convenience of the appropriate fire authorities. The form should be used to verify that the school facility meets reasonable standards of local fire safety codes. A letter or form from the appropriate fire official indicating compliance with fire regulations is satisfactory. If your school is approved/licensed by the Department of Health or Department of Social and Health Services (e.g., childcare center, group care facility, etc.) and such approval/license requires compliance to fire safety codes, then a copy of such approval/license may be attached in lieu of this fire inspection form. If your school has multiple sites, each site shall be properly inspected.

NAME OF SCHOOL

LOCATION ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

ZIP CODE

STATE

ZIP CODE

MAILING ADDRESS

CITY

CHIEF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

PHONE

FAX

CERTIFICATION On the basis of applicable fire regulations, I certify that the subject facility, identified above, has been inspected by the local fire department. The facility has been found to meet the minimum fire/life safety requirements as currently adopted by the local jurisdiction.

Signature (Local Fire Authority)

Date

Print Name

Title

Fire District Telephone

Return to:

FORM SPI B-474 (Rev. 11/13)



INSERVICE APPROVAL AND RECORDKEEPING 2017–18

Due Date: 7/6/17

NAME OF APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOL, ORGANIZATION, DISTRICT

NAME OF CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

ADDRESS

TITLE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

Person responsible for required recordkeeping according to WAC 181-85-205 NAME OF SCHOOL, INSERVICE DESIGNEE

TITLE

MAILING ADDRESS (if different from above)

ASSURANCE I, , certify that the above-named private school, organization, or district will comply with the continuing education program approval standards and required recordkeeping regulations, specified in Professional Certification Continuing Education Requirement, chapter 181-85 WAC, and that written records for each program standard will be maintained and be available for OSPI inspection for a period of seven calendar years from the date of each approved inservice program offered.

SIGNATURE OF CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

DATE

FOR APPROVAL BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2017, AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

Return this form by July 6, 2017, to:

FORM SPI 1140 (Rev. 12/16)


Table of Contents RCW 28A.195 Private Schools .......................................................................................... 1 WAC 180-90 Private Schools ............................................................................................ 3 WAC 392-335 Uniform Entry Qualifications ....................................................................... 6 RCW 28A.225 Compulsory School Attendance and Admission ........................................ 7 WAC 392-134 Finance—Apportionment for Part-Time Public School Attendance ............ 14 RCW 28A.210 Health—Screening and Requirements ...................................................... 16 WAC 180-38 Pupils—Immunization Requirement and LifeThreatening Health Condition ............................................................................................ 28 WAC 392-182 Student—Health Records .......................................................................... 29 WAC 246-366 Primary and Secondary Schools (Minimum environmental standards for educational facilities) ......................................................................................................... 30 WAC 392-410 Courses of Study and Equivalencies.......................................................... 36 WAC 180-51 High School Graduation Requirements ........................................................ 43 WAC 181-85 Professional Certification—Continuing Education Requirement .................. 57 RCW 9.41 Firearms and Dangerous Weapons ................................................................. 65


Chapter 28A.195 RCW PRIVATE SCHOOLS RCW SECTIONS 28A.195.010 Private schools -- Exemption from high school assessment requirements -- Extension programs for parents to teach children in their custody. 28A.195.020 Private schools -- Rights recognized. 28A.195.030 Private schools -- Actions appealable under Administrative Procedure Act. 28A.195.040 Private schools -- Board rules for enforcement -- Racial segregation or discrimination prohibited. 28A.195.050 Private school advisory committee. 28A.195.060 Private schools must report attendance. 28A.195.070 Official transcript withholding -- Transmittal of information. 28A.195.080 Record checks -- Findings -- Authority to require. 28A.195.090 Online school programs

RCW 28A.195.010 Private schools – Exemption from high school assessment requirements – Extension programs for parents to teach children in their custody. The legislature hereby recognizes that private schools should be subject only to those minimum state controls necessary to insure the health and safety of all the students in the state and to insure a sufficient basic education to meet usual graduation requirements. The state, any agency or official thereof, shall not restrict or dictate any specific educational or other programs for private schools except as hereinafter in this section provided. Principals of private schools or superintendents of private school districts shall file each year with the state superintendent of public instruction a statement certifying that the minimum requirements hereinafter set forth are being met, noting any deviations.

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.

RCW 28A.195.030 Private schools – Actions appealable under Administrative Procedure Act. Any private school may appeal the actions of the state superintendent of public instruction or state board of education as provided in chapter 34.05 RCW.

RCW 28A.195.040 Private schools – Board rules for enforcement – Racial segregation or discrimination prohibited. 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.

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.

RCW 28A.195.060 Private schools must report attendance. It shall be the duty of the administrative or executive authority of every private school in this state to report to the educational service district superintendent on or before the thirtieth day of June in each year, on a form to be

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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.

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.

RCW 28A.195.080 Record checks – Findings – Authority to require. This law provides approved private schools with the ability to check the electronic fingerprint data base to see if an employee or potential employee has been fingerprinted and had a background check completed.

RCW 28A.195.090 Online school programs This law allows the approved private school to add an online component or program to its school; may contract with a third party provider; and shall be approved if the program meets other applicable requirements under this chapter.

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Chapter 180-90 WAC PRIVATE SCHOOLS Last Update: 11/16/10 WAC SECTIONS 180-90-105

Purpose and authority.

180-90-112

Definitions.

180-90-130

Approval—Annual certification—Adverse findings.

180-90-139

Approval action by SBE.

180-90-141

Loss of private school approval.

180-90-145

Approval—Annual certification and initial application—Exception.

180-90-150

Appeals.

180-90-160

Minimum standards and certificate form.

WAC 180-90-105 Purpose and authority. (1) The purpose of this chapter is to establish the procedures and conditions governing the approval of private schools by the state board of education and rescission of such approval. (2) The authority for this chapter is RCW 28A.195.040 which authorizes the state board of education to promulgate rules and regulations for the approval of private schools for the purpose of implementing RCW 28A.225.010.

WAC180-90-112 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Approved private school" means a nonpublic school or nonpublic school district conducting a program consisting of kindergarten and at least grade one, or a program consisting of any or all of grades one through twelve which has been approved by the state board of education in accordance with the minimum standards for approval as prescribed in this chapter. (2) (a) "Reasonable health requirements" means those standards contained in chapter 246-366 WAC as adopted by the state board of health. (b) "Reasonable fire safety requirements" means those standards adopted by the state fire marshal pursuant to chapter 43.44 RCW. (3) (a) "Minor deviation" means a variance from the standards established by these regulations which represents little or no threat to the health or safety of students and school personnel, and which does not raise a question as to the ability of the school to provide an educational program which is in substantial compliance with the minimum standards set forth in WAC 180-90-160, and which, therefore, does not preclude the granting of full approval. (b) "Major deviation" means a variance from the standards established by these regulations which represents little or no threat to the health or safety of students and school personnel but raises a question as to the ability of the school to provide an educational program which substantially complies with the minimum standards set forth in WAC 180-90-160, but is not so serious as to constitute an unacceptable deviation. (c) "Unacceptable deviation" means a variance from the standards established by these regulations which either: (i) Constitutes a serious, imminent threat to the health or safety of students or school personnel; or (ii) Demonstrates that the school is not capable of providing an educational program which substantially complies with the minimum standards set forth in WAC 180-90-160. (4) "Total instructional hour offering" means those hours when students are provided the opportunity to engage in educational activity planned by and under the direction of school staff, as directed by the administration and board of directors, inclusive of intermissions for class changes, recess and teacher/parent-guardian conferences which are planned and scheduled by the approved private school for the purpose of discussing students' educational needs for progress, and exclusive of time actually spent for meals.

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(5) (a) "Non-Washington state certificated teacher" means a person who has: (i) A K-12 teaching certificate from a nationally accredited preparation program, other than Washington state, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or (ii) A minimum of forty-five quarter credits beyond the baccalaureate degree with a minimum of forty-five quarter credits in courses in the subject matter to be taught or in courses closely related to the subject matter to be taught; or (iii) A minimum of three calendar years of experience in a specialized field. For purposes of this subsection the term "specialized field" means a specialized area of the curriculum where skill or talent is applied and where entry into an occupation in such field generally does not require a baccalaureate degree, including, but not limited to, the fields of art, drama, dance, music, physical education, and career and technical or occupational education. (b) "Exceptional case" means that a circumstance exists within a private school in which: (i) The educational program offered by the private school will be significantly improved with the employment of a non-Washington state certificated teacher. Each teacher not holding a valid Washington state certificate shall have experience or academic preparation appropriate to K-12 instruction and consistent with the school's mission. Such experience or academic preparation shall be consistent with the provisions of (c) of this subsection; and (ii) The school which employs a non-Washington state certificated teacher or teachers pursuant to this subsection employs at least one person certified pursuant to rules of the state board of education and (c) of this subsection to every twenty-five FTE students enrolled in grades kindergarten through twelve. The school will report the academic preparations and experience of each teacher providing K-12 instruction; and (iii) The non-Washington state certificated teacher of the private school, employed pursuant to this section and as verified by the private school, meets the age, good moral character, and personal fitness requirements of WAC 181-79A-150 (1) and (2), has not had his or her teacher's certificate revoked by any state or foreign country. (WAC 181-79A-155 (5)(a).) (c) "Unusual competence": As applied to an exceptional case wherein the educational program as specified in RCW 28A.195.010 and WAC 180-90-160(7) will be significantly improved with the employment of a nonWashington state certificated teacher as defined in (a) of this subsection. (d) "General supervision" means that a Washington state certificated teacher or administrator shall be generally available at the school site to observe and advise the teacher employed under provision of (c) of this subsection and shall evaluate pursuant to policies of the private school.

WAC 180-90-130 Approval – Annual certification – Adverse findings The rule describes the annual approval process where currently approved schools renew for the next school year.

WAC 180-90-139 Approval action by SBE This rule describes the State Board’s approval process.

WAC 180-90-141 Loss of private school approval. (1) The superintendent of public instruction is authorized to rescind approval of a private school for one or more of the following reasons: (a) Failure to have students enrolled for any six consecutive calendar months or failure to provide evidence of student enrollment upon request of the superintendent of public instruction for the said period of time. (b) Failure to provide verification that the approved private school teaching staff meet the provision of WAC 18090-112 (5)(b)(ii). (c) Failure to provide verification that the physical facilities of the school meet the health and fire safety standards. (2) The superintendent of public instruction shall notify the state board of education of decisions to rescind approval.

WAC 180-90-145 Approval – Annual certification and initial application – Exception. Any private school which is unable to file its application at least 90 days prior to the commencement of the annual school term or period may in any event request that the superintendent of public instruction to review the application and that the superintendent's findings and recommendations be submitted to the state board of education. This request shall be granted if the superintendent finds that the private school was not sufficiently developed prior to the 90 day time period to enable it to comply with that requirement. The superintendent of public instruction shall have the discretion to grant the request in other exceptional circumstances. If said request is granted, the review shall be completed within thirty days and the findings and recommendations presented to the state board of education.

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WAC 180-90-150 Appeals. Pursuant to RCW 28A.195.030 any private school may appeal the actions of the superintendent of public instruction or state board of education as provided in chapter 34.05 RCW and chapter 180-08 WAC.

WAC 180-90-160 Minimum standards and certificate form. The annual certificate required by WAC 180-90-130 shall be in substantial compliance with the form and substance of the sample certificate found in this WAC chapter.

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Chapter 392-335 WAC PUPILS – UNIFORM ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS Last Update: 01/31/07 WAC SECTIONS 392-335-005 392-335-010 392-335-015 392-335-020 392-335-025

Authority and purpose. Uniform entry age for kindergarten. Uniform entry age for first grade. Kindergarten experience qualification for first grade. Local option exceptions to uniform entry qualification.

WAC 392-335-005 Authority and purpose. This chapter is adopted pursuant to authority vested in the office of superintendent of public instruction by RCW 28A.225.160 which authorizes the office of superintendent of public instruction to establish uniform entry qualifications.

WAC 392-335-010 Uniform entry age for kindergarten. Except as provided in WAC 392-335-025, a child must be five years of age as of midnight August 31 of the year of entry to be entitled to enter kindergarten.

WAC 392-335-015 Uniform entry age for first grade. Except as provided in WAC 392-335-020 and 392-335-025, a child must be six years of age as of midnight August 31 of the year of entry to be entitled to enter first grade.

WAC 392-335-020 Kindergarten experience qualification for first grade. Any child not otherwise eligible for entry to first grade who successfully has completed a kindergarten program in a public or private school shall be permitted entry to the school program: 1) That the kindergarten program standards substantially equaled or exceeded the applicable basic education program requirements of RCW 28A.150.220 and WAC 180-16-200 through 180-16-220, each as now or hereafter amended. 2) That if the district of entry has reason to believe that an individual child so qualified may not succeed in the district's first grade program, the district shall have the option of placing the child in either kindergarten or the first grade for evaluation in the areas specified in WAC 392-335-025 and a final determination of the child's appropriate grade level placement no later than the thirtieth calendar day following the child's first day of attendance.

WAC 392-335-025 Local option exceptions to uniform entry qualification. School districts may adopt regulations that provide for individual exceptions to the uniform entry qualifications established by this chapter. Such regulations shall provide for a screening process and/or instrument(s) which measure the ability or the need, or both, of an individual student to succeed in earlier entry.

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Chapter 28A.225 RCW COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND ADMISSION RCW SECTIONS 28A.225.005 Compulsory education, requirements -- Informing students and parents annually. 28A.225.010 Attendance mandatory -- Age -- Exceptions. 28A.225.015 Attendance mandatory -- Six or seven year olds -- Unexcused absences -- Petition. 28A.225.020 School's duties upon child's failure to attend school. 28A.225.055 Excused absences -- Search and rescue activities. 28A.225.060 Custody and disposition of child absent from school without excuse. 28A.225.080 Employment permits. 28A.225.155 Condensed compliance reports — Second-class districts. 28A.225.160 Qualification for admission to district's schools -- Fees for preadmission screening. 28A.225.170 Admission to schools -- Children on United States reservations -- Idaho residents with Washington

addresses. 28A.225.200 Education of pupils in another district -- Limitation as to state apportionment -- Exemption. 28A.225.210 Admission of district pupils tuition free. 28A.225.215 Enrollment of children without legal residences. 28A.225.217 Children of military families -- Continued enrollment in district schools. 28A.225.220 Adults, children from other districts, agreements for attending school -- Tuition. 28A.225.225 Applications from nonresident students or students receiving home-based instruction to attend district

school -- School employees' children -- Acceptance and rejection standards -- Notification. 28A.225.230 Appeal from certain decisions to deny student's request to attend nonresident district -- Procedure. 28A.225.240 Apportionment credit. 28A.225.250 Cooperative programs among school districts -- Rules. 28A.225.260 Reciprocity exchanges with other states. 28A.225.270 Intradistrict enrollment options policies. 28A.225.280 Transfer students' eligibility for extracurricular activities. 28A.225.290 Enrollment options information booklet (as amended by 2009 c 450). 28A.225.290 Enrollment options information booklet -- Posting on web site (as amended by 2009 c 524). 28A.225.290 Enrollment options information (as amended by 2009 c 556). 28A.225.300 Enrollment options information to parents. 28A.225.310 Attendance in school district of choice -- Impact on existing cooperative arrangements. 28A.225.330 Enrolling students from other districts -- Requests for information and permanent records -- Withheld

transcripts -- Immunity from liability -- Notification to teachers and security personnel -- Rules.

RCW 28A.225.005 Compulsory education, requirements – Informing students and parents annually. Each school within a school district shall inform the students and the parents of the students enrolled in the school about the compulsory education requirements under this chapter. The school shall provide access to the

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information at least annually. Providing online access to the information satisfies the requirements of this section unless a parent or guardian specifically requests information to be provided in written form.

RCW 28A.225.010 Attendance mandatory – Age – Exceptions. All parents in this state of any child eight years of age and under eighteen years of age shall cause such child to attend the public school of the district in which the child resides and such child shall have the responsibility to and therefore shall attend for the full time when such school may be in session. The law provides exceptions including attendance at approved private schools and home-based instruction.

RCW 28A.225.015 Attendance mandatory – Six or seven year olds – Unexcused absences – Petition. If a parent enrolls a child who is six or seven years of age in a public school, the child is required to attend and that parent has the responsibility to ensure the child attends for the full time that school is in session. An exception shall be made to this requirement for children whose parents formally remove them from enrollment if the child is less than eight years old and a petition has not been filed against the parent. The law provides additional information regarding the process for handling unexcused absences.

RCW 28A.225.020 School's duties upon child's failure to attend school. The law outlines the steps a school is to take upon failure of a child to attend school unexcused, i.e., inform the parents, schedule a conference(s), take steps to eliminate or reduce absences; defines unexcused absences.

RCW 28A.225.060 Custody and disposition of child absent from school without excuse. Any school district official, sheriff, deputy sheriff, marshal, police officer, or any other officer authorized to make arrests, may take into custody without a warrant a child who is required under the provisions of RCW 28A.225.010 through 28A.225.140 to attend school and is absent from school without an approved excuse, and shall deliver the child to: (1) The custody of a person in parental relation to the child; (2) the school from which the child is absent; or (3) a program designated by the school district.

RCW 28A.225.080 Employment permits. Except as otherwise provided in this code, no child under the age of fifteen years shall be employed for any purpose by any person, company or corporation, in this state during the hours which the public schools of the district in which such child resides are in session, unless the said child shall present a certificate from a school superintendent as provided for in RCW 28A.225.010, excusing the said child from attendance in the public schools and setting forth the reason for such excuse, the residence and age of the child, and the time for which such excuse is given. Every owner, superintendent, or overseer of any establishment, company or corporation shall keep such certificate on file so long as such child is employed by him or her. The form of said certificate shall be furnished by the superintendent of public instruction. Proof that any child under fifteen years of age is employed during any part of the period in which public schools of the district are in session, shall be deemed prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.

RCW 28A.225.155 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.

RCW 28A.225.160 Qualification for admission to district's schools – Fees for preadmission screening. This law allows districts to do preadmission screening for students and charge fees for the screening. However, a student who meets the definition of a child of a military family in transition under Article II of RCW 28A.705.010 shall be permitted to continue enrollment at the grade level in the common schools commensurate with the grade level of the student when attending school in the sending state as defined in Article II of RCW 28A.705.010, regardless of age or birthdate requirements.

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(1) Any child who is of school age and otherwise eligible residing within the boundaries of any military, naval, lighthouse, or other United States reservation, national park, or national forest or residing upon rented or leased undeeded lands within any Indian reservation within the state of Washington, shall be admitted to the public school, or schools, of any contiguous district without payment of tuition: PROVIDED, That the United States authorities in charge of such reservation or park shall cooperate fully with state, county, and school district authorities in the enforcement of the laws of this state relating to the compulsory attendance of children of school age, and all laws relating to and regulating school attendance. (2) Any child who is of school age and otherwise eligible, residing in a home that is located in Idaho but that has a Washington address for the purposes of the United States postal service, shall be admitted, without payment of tuition, to the nearest Washington school district and shall be considered a resident student for state apportionment and all other purposes.

RCW 28A.225.200 Education of pupils in another district – Limitation as to state apportionment – Exemption. This law allows a local district to be authorized by the educational service district superintendent to transport and educate its pupils in other districts for one year, either by payment of a compensation agreed upon by such school districts, or under other terms mutually satisfactory to the districts concerned when this will afford better educational facilities for the pupils and when a saving may be effected in the cost of education. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the amount to be paid by the state to the resident school district for apportionment purposes and otherwise payable pursuant to RCW 28A.150.250 through 28A.150.290, and other appropriate laws. The law shall not apply to districts participating in a cooperative project established under RCW 28A.340.030 which exceeds two years in duration or to non-high school districts participating in an inter-district cooperative under RCW 28A.340.080 through 28A.340.090.

RCW 28A.225.210 Admission of district pupils tuition free. Every school district shall admit on a tuition free basis: (1) All persons of school age who reside within this state, and do not reside within another school district carrying the grades for which they are eligible to enroll: PROVIDED, That nothing in this subsection shall be construed as affecting RCW 28A.225.220 or 28A.225.250; and (2) all students who meet the definition of children of military families in transition under Article II of RCW 28A.705.010 who are in the care of a noncustodial parent or other person standing in loco parentis and who lives in another state while the parent is under military orders.

RCW 28A.225.215 Enrollment of children without legal residences. A school district shall not require proof of residency or any other information regarding an address for any child who is eligible by reason of age for the services of the school district if the child does not have a legal residence; a school district shall enroll a child without a legal residence at the request of the child or parent or guardian of the child.

RCW 28A.225.217 Children of military families — Continued enrollment in district schools. A student shall be permitted to remain enrolled in the school in which the student was enrolled while residing with the custodial parent if the student: (a) meets the definition of a child of a military family in transition under Article II of RCW 28A.705.010; (b) is placed in the care of a noncustodial parent or guardian when the custodial parent is required to relocate due to military orders; a nonresident school district shall not be required to provide transportation to and from the school unless otherwise required by state or federal law.

RCW 28A.225.220 Adults, children from other districts, agreements for attending school – Tuition. The law establishes the right of a parent to transfer to a nonresident district; establishes criteria for the transfer; when a transfer may be denied; and states that the district may not charge tuition or transfer fees.

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RCW 28A.225.225 Applications from nonresident students or students receiving home-based instruction to attend district school — School employees' children — Acceptance and rejection standards — Notification. Except for students out-of-state or children of military families, a district shall accept nonresident students who are children of full-time, certificated employees; they shall be enrolled at (a) the school where the employee works; (b) a school forming the district’s K-12 continuum which includes the school where the employee is assigned; (c) at a school that provides early intervention services or preschool services if the student is eligible for such services. The district may reject applications if (a) if the student’s disciplinary records show a history of convictions for offenses or crimes, violent or disruptive behavior, or gang membership; (b) the student has been expelled or suspended from a public school for 10 or more consecutive days; (c) if the enrollment displaces a resident student, except if enrolled as the child of an employee or military family member. The law also provides for equal treatment of all applications and notification of acceptance or rejection in a timely manner.

RCW 28A.225.230 Appeal from certain decisions to deny student's request to attend nonresident district – Procedure. This law provides the procedures for appealing the denial of a transfer of a nonresident student. The appeal is filed with the office of the superintendent of public instruction.

RCW 28A.225.240 Apportionment credit. A nonresident student is counted in the district of attendance for apportionment purposes.

RCW 28A.225.250 Cooperative programs among school districts – Rules. Explains the office of superintendent of public instruction’s role in developing rules regarding cooperative programs among districts.

RCW 28A.225.260 Reciprocity exchanges with other states. This law outlines the process for accepting students from borders states into districts contiguous with districts in the border states and vice versa.

RCW 28A.225.270 Intradistrict enrollment options policies. This law outlines the need for districts to develop policies to facilitate intradistrict transfers (students moving between schools within the district).

RCW 28A.225.280 Transfer students' eligibility for extracurricular activities Eligibility of transfer students under RCW 28A.225.220 and 28A.225.225 for participation in extracurricular activities shall be subject to rules adopted by the Washington interscholastic activities association.

RCW 28A.225.290 Enrollment options information booklet (as amended by 2009 c 450). This law requires the superintendent of public instruction to publish a booklet each year on enrollment options available to students/families to include but not limited to programs in RCW 28A.225.220, 28A.185.040, 28A.225.200 through 28A.225.215, 28A.225.230 through 28A.225.250, ((28A.175.090,)) 28A.340.010 through 28A.340.070 (small high school cooperative projects), and28A.335.160 ; running start, seventh eighth grade choice program under RCW 28A.230.090.

RCW 28A.225.290 Enrollment options information — Posting on web site (as amended by 2009 c 524) This law requires the superintendent of public instruction to publish a booklet each year on enrollment options available to students/families to include but not limited to programs in RCW 28A.225.220, 28A.185.040, 28A.225.200 through 28A.225.215, 28A.225.230 through 28A.225.250, ((28A.175.090,)), 28A.340.010 through 28A.340.070 (small high school cooperative projects), and28A.335.160 ; running start, seventh eighth grade choice program under RCW 28A.230.090. The booklet shall be posted on the superintendent of public instruction’s website.

RCW 28A.225.290 Enrollment options information (as amended by 2009 c 556)

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This law requires the superintendent of public instruction to publish information each year on enrollment options available to students/families to include but not limited to programs in RCW 28A.225.220, 28A.185.040, 28A.225.200 through 28A.225.215, 28A.225.230 through 28A.225.250, ((28A.175.090,)) 28A.340.010 through 28A.340.070 (small high school cooperative projects), and28A.335.160 ; running start, seventh eighth grade choice program under RCW 28A.230.090. The information shall be posted on the superintendent of public instruction’s web site. Providing online access to the information satisfies the requirements of this section for both the superintendent of public instruction and local school districts unless the parent or guardian specifically requests information to be provided in written form.

RCW 28A.225.300 Enrollment options information to parents. Each school district board of directors annually shall inform parents of the district's intradistrict and interdistrict enrollment options and parental involvement opportunities. Information on intradistrict enrollment options and interdistrict acceptance policies shall be provided to nonresidents on request. Providing online access to the information satisfies the requirements of this section unless a parent or guardian specifically requests information to be provided in written form.

RCW 28A.225.310 Attendance in school district of choice – Impact on existing cooperative arrangements. Any school district board of directors may make arrangements with the board of directors of other districts for children to attend the school district of choice. Nothing under RCW 28A.225.220 and 28A.225.225 is intended to adversely affect agreements between school districts in effect on April 11, 1990.

RCW 28A.225.330 Enrolling students from other districts – Requests for information and permanent records – Withheld transcripts – Immunity from liability – Notification to teachers and security personnel – Rules. (1) When enrolling a student who has attended school in another school district, the school enrolling the student may request the parent and the student to briefly indicate in writing whether or not the student has: (a) Any history of placement in special educational programs; (b) Any past, current, or pending disciplinary action; (c) Any history of violent behavior, or behavior listed in RCW 13.04.155; (d) Any unpaid fines or fees imposed by other schools; and (e) Any health conditions affecting the student's educational needs. (2) The school enrolling the student shall request the school the student previously attended to send the student's permanent record including records of disciplinary action, history of violent behavior or behavior listed in RCW 13.04.155, attendance, immunization records, and academic performance. If the student has not paid a fine or fee under RCW 28A.635.060, or tuition, fees, or fines at approved private schools the school may withhold the student's official transcript, but shall transmit information about the student's academic performance, special placement, immunization records, records of disciplinary action, and history of violent behavior or behavior listed in RCW 13.04.155. If the official transcript is not sent due to unpaid tuition, fees, or fines, the enrolling school shall notify both the student and parent or guardian that the official transcript will not be sent until the obligation is met, and failure to have an official transcript may result in exclusion from extracurricular activities or failure to graduate. (3) Upon request, school districts shall furnish a set of unofficial educational records to a parent or guardian of a student who is transferring out of state and who meets the definition of a child of a military family in transition under Article II of RCW 28A.705.010. School districts may charge the parent or guardian the actual cost of providing the copies of the records. (4) If information is requested under subsection (2) of this section, the information shall be transmitted within two school days after receiving the request and the records shall be sent as soon as possible. The records of a student who meets the definition of a child of a military family in transition under Article II of RCW 28A.705.010 shall be sent within ten days after receiving the request. Any school district or district employee who releases the information in compliance with this section is immune from civil liability for damages unless it is shown that the school district employee acted with gross negligence or in bad faith. The professional educator standards board shall provide by rule for the discipline under chapter 28A.410 RCW of a school principal or other chief administrator of a public school building who fails to make a good faith effort to assure compliance with this subsection.

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(5) Any school district or district employee who releases the information in compliance with federal and state law is immune from civil liability for damages unless it is shown that the school district or district employee acted with gross negligence or in bad faith. (6) When a school receives information under this section or RCW 13.40.215 that a student has a history of disciplinary actions, criminal or violent behavior, or other behavior that indicates the student could be a threat to the safety of educational staff or other students, the school shall provide this information to the student's teachers and security personnel.

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Chapter 392-134 WAC FINANCE – APPORTIONMENT FOR PART-TIME PUBLIC SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Last Update: 7/19/90 WAC SECTIONS 392-134-002

Authority

392-134-003

Purpose.

392-134-005

Definitions.

392-134-010

Attendance rights of part-time public school students.

392-134-015

Enrollment practices and conditions.

392-134-020

Provision of educational program to part-time public school students – Reports – Sites.

WAC 392-134-002 Authority. The authority for this chapter is RCW 28A.150.350 which authorizes the superintendent of public instruction to adopt rules and regulations regarding part-time public school attendance.

WAC 392-134-003 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to implement the part-time public school attendance law.

WAC 392-134-005 Definitions. As used in this chapter the term: (1) "Ancillary service" shall mean any co-curricular service or activity, any health care service or activity, and any other services or activities, except "courses," for or in which preschool through twelfth grade students are enrolled by a public school. The term shall include, but not be limited to, counseling, psychological services, testing, remedial instruction, speech and hearing therapy, health care services, tutorial services such as home or hospital instruction for the physically disabled, and sports activities; (2) "Course" shall mean any instructional curricular service or activity in which preschool through twelfth grade students are enrolled by a public school; (3) "Part-time public school student" shall mean a student who is enrolled in a public school for less time than a "full-time equivalent student" as defined in chapter 392-121 WAC, as now or hereafter amended, and shall include: (a) Private school students to the extent they are also enrolled in a public school as a student thereof for the purpose of taking any course or receiving any ancillary service, or any combination of courses and ancillary services which is not available in the student's private school of attendance; (b) Any student who is enrolled exclusively in a public school for the purpose of taking courses or receiving ancillary services and/or participating in a work training program approved by the board of directors of the district; and (c) Any student who is participating in home-based instruction to the extent that the student is also enrolled in a public school for the purpose of taking any course or receiving any ancillary service, or any combination of courses and ancillary services. (4) "Private school" shall mean any nonpublic vocational school and any nonpublic school which provides instruction in any of the grades kindergarten through twelve inclusive of nonpublic sectarian (religious) schools; (5) "Private school student" shall mean a student who is enrolled in a private school "full time" as defined by the private school of attendance; and (6) "Home-based instruction" shall mean an instructional program established pursuant to RCW 28A.225.010(4).

WAC 392-134-010 Attendance rights of part-time public school students. An eligible parttime public school student who qualifies as a resident of a public school district pursuant to the definition of a "resident student" set forth in chapter 392-137 WAC, as now or hereafter amended, shall be entitled to attend the schools of the district within his or her attendance area tuition free on a part-time basis. An eligible part-time public school student shall be entitled to take any course, receive any ancillary service, and take or receive any combination of courses and ancillary services which is made available by a public school to full-time students. Eligible nonresident part-time public school students may be enrolled at the discretion of a public school district

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pursuant to the terms and procedures established for nonresident student attendance in chapter 392-137 WAC, as now or hereafter amended.

WAC 392-134-015 Enrollment practices and conditions. Requests for part-time attendance shall be processed by a public school only when made by the student, the student's parent(s), or the student's guardian(s). In addition, the enrollment of a part-time public school student who otherwise attends a private school shall be conditioned upon the certification by the student or by the student's parent(s) or guardian(s) as may be required by the public school, that: (1) The student is a private school student; and (2) The course and/or ancillary service for which enrollment is requested is not available at the private school of attendance.

WAC 392-134-020 Provision of educational program to part-time public school students – Reports – Sites. (1) Courses, ancillary services, and any combination of courses and ancillary services shall be provided to part-time public school students at the same level and quality as provided by the public school to full-time students; (2) Courses, ancillary services, and any combination of courses and ancillary services shall be provided to part-time public school students upon public school grounds or on sites which are controlled by a public school district and at the home or hospital where the student may be confined by reason of a physician [physical] disability or sickness. Courses and ancillary services shall not be provided upon or within any private sectarian (religious) school site or facility: Provided, That field trips and special events incident to the public school program which include participation by both full-time and part-time public school students may be conducted by a public school upon or within private sectarian school facilities; (3) No test result, grade, or other evaluation of a part-time public school student's abilities, needs, and/or performance which is generated by a public school in connection with the student's attendance may be transmitted or communicated by a public school to a private school except upon the written request of a minor student's parent(s) or guardian(s) or upon the written request of the student if the student is eighteen years of age or older; and, (4) Transportation between a part-time public school student's private school and a public school in which he/she is enrolled may not be provided to the student at the expense of a public school district in whole or part: Provided, That the following interschool transportation may be provided at the expense of a public school district: (a) Transportation which is provided in connection with a part-time student's participation in field trips and special events permitted by subsection (2) of this section; and (b) The transportation of part-time public school students which: (i) Is necessary to comply with a condition to the receipt of federal funds; and (ii) Is paid or reimbursed for with the federal funds to which the condition is attached, not state or local tax funds or revenues.

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Chapter 28A.210 RCW HEALTH – SCREENING AND REQUIREMENTS RCW SECTIONS 28A.210.010 28A.210.020 28A.210.030 28A.210.040 28A.210.045 28A.210.060 28A.210.070 28A.210.080

28A.210.090 28A.210.100 28A.210.110 28A.210.120 28A.210.130 28A.210.140 28A.210.150 28A.210.160 28A.210.170 28A.210.255 28A.210.260 28A.210.270 28A.210.275 28A.210.280 28A.210.290 28A.210.300 28A.210.310 28A.210.320 28A.210.330

28A.210.340 28A.210.350 28A.210.360 28A.210.365

Contagious diseases, limiting contact -- Rules. Visual and auditory screening of pupils -- Rules and regulations. Visual and auditory screening of pupils -- Record of screening -- Forwarding of records, recommendations and data. Visual and auditory screening of pupils -- Access to rules, records, and forms. Speech-language pathology services -- Complaints. Immunization program -- Purpose. Immunization program -- Definitions. Immunization program -- Attendance of child conditioned upon presentation of alternative proofs - Information regarding meningococcal disease -- Information regarding human papillomavirus disease. Immunization program -- Exemptions. Immunization program -- Source of immunizations -- Written records. Immunization program -- Administrator's duties upon receipt of proof of immunization or certification of exemption. Immunization program -- Prohibiting child's presence -- Notice to parent, guardian, or adult in loco parentis. Immunization program -- Superintendent of public instruction to provide information. Immunization program -- State board of health rules, contents. Immunization program -- Superintendent of public instruction by rule to adopt procedures for verifying records. Immunization program -- Rules. Immunization program -- Department of social and health services' rules, contents. Provision of health services in public and private schools -- Employee job description. Public and private schools -- Administration of medication -- Conditions. Public and private schools -- Administration of medication -- Immunity from liability -Discontinuance, procedure. Administration of medications by employees not licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW -Requirements -- Immunity from liability. Catheterization of public and private school students. Catheterization of public and private school students -- Immunity from liability. School physician or school nurse may be employed. Prohibition on use of tobacco products on school property. Children with life-threatening health conditions -- Medication or treatment orders -- Rules. Students with diabetes -- Individual health plans -- Designation of professional to consult and coordinate with parents and health care provider -- Training and supervision of school district personnel. Students with diabetes -- Adoption of policy for inservice training for school staff. Students with diabetes -- Compliance with individual health plan -- Immunity. Model policy on access to nutritious foods and developmentally appropriate exercise -- School district policies. Food choice, physical activity, childhood fitness -- Minimum standards -- District waiver or exemption policy.

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28A.210.370 28A.210.375 28A.210.380 28A.210.360

Students with asthma. Student health insurance information -- Pilot project -- Reports. Anaphylaxis -- Policy guidelines -- Procedures -- Reports. Model policy on access to nutritious foods and developmentally appropriate exercise – School district policies.

RCW 28A.210.010 Contagious diseases, limiting contact – Rules and regulations. 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.

RCW 28A.210.020 Visual and auditory screening of pupils – Rules and regulations. 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. Auditory and visual screening shall be made in accordance with procedures and standards adopted by rule or regulation of the state board of health. Prior to the adoption or revision of such rules or regulations 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.

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.

RCW 28A.210.040 Visual and auditory screening of pupils – Rules and regulations, forms used in screenings, distribution. 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.

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 speechlanguage pathology services in a school setting; and

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(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.

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.

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) "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. (3) "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. (4) "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. (5) "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 74.15 RCW. (6) "Child" shall mean any person, regardless of age, in attendance at a public or private school or a licensed day care center.

RCW 28A.210.080 Immunization program – Attendance of child conditioned upon presentation of alternative proofs – Information regarding meningococcal disease – Information regarding human papillomavirus disease. (1) The attendance of every child at every public and private school in the state and licensed day care center shall be conditioned upon the presentation before or on each child's first day of attendance at a particular school or center, of proof of either (a) full immunization, (b) the initiation of and compliance with a schedule of immunization, as required by rules of the state board of health, or (c) a certificate of exemption as provided for in RCW 28A.210.090. The attendance at the school or the day care center during any subsequent school year of a child who has initiated a schedule of immunization shall be conditioned upon the presentation of proof of compliance with the schedule on the child's first day of attendance during the subsequent school year. Once proof of full immunization or proof of completion of an approved schedule has been presented, no further proof shall be required as a condition to attendance at the particular school or center. (2)(a) Beginning with sixth grade entry, every public and private school in the state shall provide parents and guardians with information about meningococcal disease and its vaccine at the beginning of every school year. The information about meningococcal disease shall include: (i) Its causes and symptoms, how meningococcal disease is spread, and the places where parents and guardians may obtain additional information and vaccinations for their children; and (ii) Current recommendations from the United States centers for disease control and prevention regarding the receipt of vaccines for meningococcal disease and where the vaccination can be received. (b) This subsection shall not be construed to require the department of health or the school to provide meningococcal vaccination to students. (c) The department of health shall prepare the informational materials and shall consult with the office of superintendent of public instruction.

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(d) This subsection does not create a private right of action. (3)(a) Beginning with sixth grade entry, every public school in the state shall provide parents and guardians with information about human papillomavirus disease and its vaccine at the beginning of every school year. The information about human papillomavirus disease shall include: (i) Its causes and symptoms, how human papillomavirus disease is spread, and the places where parents and guardians may obtain additional information and vaccinations for their children; and (ii) Current recommendations from the United States centers for disease control and prevention regarding the receipt of vaccines for human papillomavirus disease and where the vaccination can be received. (b) This subsection shall not be construed to require the department of health or the school to provide human papillomavirus vaccination to students. (c) The department of health shall prepare the informational materials and shall consult with the office of the superintendent of public instruction. (d) This subsection does not create a private right of action. (4) Private schools are required by state law to notify parents that information on the human papillomavirus disease prepared by the department of health is available.

RCW 28A.210.090 Immunization program — Exemptions. (1) Any child shall be exempt in whole or in part from the immunization measures required by RCW 28A.210.060 through 28A.210.170 upon the presentation of any one or more of the certifications required by this section, on a form prescribed by the department of health: (a) A written certification signed by a health care practitioner that a particular vaccine required by rule of the state board of health is, in his or her judgment, not advisable for the child: PROVIDED, That when it is determined that this particular vaccine is no longer contraindicated, the child will be required to have the vaccine; (b) A written certification signed by any parent or legal guardian of the child or any adult in loco parentis to the child that the religious beliefs of the signator are contrary to the required immunization measures; or (c) A written certification signed by any parent or legal guardian of the child or any adult in loco parentis to the child that the signator has either a philosophical or personal objection to the immunization of the child. (2)(a) The form presented on or after July 22, 2011, must include a statement to be signed by a health care practitioner stating that he or she provided the signator with information about the benefits and risks of immunization to the child. The form may be signed by a health care practitioner at any time prior to the enrollment of the child in a school or licensed day care. Photocopies of the signed form or a letter from the health care practitioner referencing the child's name shall be accepted in lieu of the original form. (b) A health care practitioner who, in good faith, signs the statement provided for in (a) of this subsection is immune from civil liability for providing the signature. (c) Any parent or legal guardian of the child or any adult in loco parentis to the child who exempts the child due to religious beliefs pursuant to subsection (1)(b) of this section is not required to have the form provided for in (a) of this subsection signed by a health care practitioner if the parent or legal guardian demonstrates membership in a religious body or a church in which the religious beliefs or teachings of the church preclude a health care practitioner from providing medical treatment to the child. (3) For purposes of this section, "health care practitioner" means a physician licensed under chapter 18.71 or 18.57 RCW, a naturopath licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW, a physician assistant licensed under chapter 18.71A or 18.57A RCW, or an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

Sections RCW 28A.210.180 through 250 were repealed by the 2009 Legislature. 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.

RCW 28A.210.260 Public and private schools – Administration of oral medication by – Conditions. Public school districts and private schools which conduct any of grades kindergarten through the twelfth grade may provide for the administration of oral medication, topical medication, eye drops, or ear drops of any nature to students who are in the custody of the school district or school at the time of administration, but are not required to do so by this section, subject to the following conditions: (1) The board of directors of the public school district or the governing board of the private school or, if none, the chief administrator of the private school shall adopt policies which address the designation of employees who may administer oral medications, topical medications, eye drops, or ear drops to students, the acquisition of parent requests and instructions, and the acquisition of requests from licensed health professionals prescribing within the scope of their prescriptive authority and instructions regarding students who require medication for more than fifteen consecutive school days, the identification of the medication to be administered, the means of safekeeping medications with special attention given to the safeguarding of legend drugs as defined in chapter 69.41 RCW, and the means of maintaining a record of the administration of such medication; (2) The board of directors shall seek advice from one or more licensed physicians or nurses in the course of developing the foregoing policies; (3) The public school district or private school is in receipt of a written, current and unexpired request from a parent, or a legal guardian, or other person having legal control over the student to administer the medication to the student; (4) The public school district or the private school is in receipt of (a) a written, current and unexpired request from a licensed health professional prescribing within the scope of his or her prescriptive authority for administration of the medication, as there exists a valid health reason which makes administration of such medication advisable during the hours when school is in session or the hours in which the student is under the supervision of school officials, and (b) written, current and unexpired instructions from such licensed health professional prescribing within the scope of his or her prescriptive authority regarding the administration of prescribed medication to students who require medication for more than fifteen consecutive workdays; (5) The medication is administered by an employee designated by or pursuant to the policies adopted pursuant to subsection (1) of this section and in substantial compliance with the prescription of a licensed health professional prescribing within the scope of his or her prescriptive authority or the written instructions provided pursuant to subsection (4) of this section; (6) The medication is first examined by the employee administering the same to determine in his or her judgment that it appears to be in the original container and to be properly labeled; and (7) The board of directors shall designate a professional person licensed pursuant to chapter 18.71 RCW or chapter 18.79 RCW as it applies to registered nurses and advanced registered nurse practitioners, to delegate to, train, and supervise the designated school district personnel in proper medication procedures.

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RCW 28A.210.270 Public and private schools – Administration of oral medication by – Immunity from liability – Discontinuance, procedure. (1) In the event a school employee administers oral medication, topical medication, eye drops, or ear drops 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(4), 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, or ear drops 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.

RCW 28A.210.280 Catheterization of public and private school students. (1) Public school districts and private schools that offer classes for any of grades kindergarten through twelve must provide for clean, intermittent bladder catheterization of students, or assisted self-catheterization of students pursuant to RCW 18.79.290. The catheterization must be provided 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 or private school which shall be adopted in order to implement this section and shall be developed in accordance with such requirements of chapters 41.56 and 41.59 RCW as may be applicable. (2) School district employees, except those licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW, who have not agreed in writing to perform clean, intermittent bladder catheterization as a specific part of their job description, may file a written letter of refusal to perform clean, intermittent bladder catheterization of students. This written letter of refusal may not serve as grounds for discharge, nonrenewal, or other action adversely affecting the employee's contract status. (3) Any public school district or private school that provides clean, intermittent bladder catheterization shall document the provision of training given to employees who perform these services. These records shall be made available for review at any audit.

RCW 28A.210.290 Catheterization of public and private school students – Immunity from liability. (1) In the event a school employee provides for the catheterization of a student pursuant to RCW 18.79.290 and 28A.210.280 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 or private school, 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, marital, governmental, corporate, or other capacity as a result of providing for the catheterization. (2) Providing for the catheterization of any student pursuant to RCW 18.79.290 and 28A.210.280 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 individual, marital, governmental, corporate, or other capacity as a result of the discontinuance: 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: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the public school district otherwise provides for the catheterization of the student to the extent required by federal or state law.

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RCW 28A.210.300 School physician or school nurse may be employed. The board of directors of any school district of the second class may employ a regularly licensed physician or a licensed public health nurse for the purpose of protecting the health of the children in said district.

RCW 28A.210.310 Prohibition on use of tobacco products on school property. (1) To protect children in the public schools of this state from exposure to the addictive substance of nicotine, each school district board of directors shall have a written policy mandating a prohibition on the use of all tobacco products on public school property. (2) The policy in subsection (1) of this section shall include, but not be limited to, a requirement that students and school personnel be notified of the prohibition, the posting of signs prohibiting the use of tobacco products, sanctions for students and school personnel who violate the policy, and a requirement that school district personnel enforce the prohibition. Enforcement policies adopted in the school board policy shall be in addition to the enforcement provisions in RCW 70.160.070.

RCW 28A.210.320 Children with life-threatening health conditions – Medication or treatment orders – Rules. (1) The attendance of every child at every public school in the state shall be conditioned upon the presentation before or on each child's first day of attendance at a particular school of a medication or treatment order addressing any life-threatening health condition that the child has that may require medical services to be performed at the school. Once such an order has been presented, the child shall be allowed to attend school. (2) The chief administrator of every public school shall prohibit the further presence at the school for any and all purposes of each child for whom a medication or treatment order has not been provided in accordance with this section if the child has a life-threatening health condition that may require medical services to be performed at the school and shall continue to prohibit the child's presence until such order has been provided. The exclusion of a child from a school shall be accomplished in accordance with rules of the state board of education. Before excluding a child, each school shall provide written notice to the parents or legal guardians of each child or to the adults in loco parentis to each child, who is not in compliance with the requirements of this section. The notice shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (a) The requirements established by this section; (b) the fact that the child will be prohibited from further attendance at the school unless this section is complied with; and (c) such procedural due process rights as are established pursuant to this section. (3) The superintendent of public instruction in consultation with the state board of health shall adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW that establish the procedural and substantive due process requirements governing the exclusion of children from public schools under this section. The rules shall include any requirements under applicable federal laws. (4) As used in this section, "life-threatening condition" means a health condition that will put the child in danger of death during the school day if a medication or treatment order and a nursing plan are not in place. (5) As used in this section, "medication or treatment order" means the authority a registered nurse obtains under RCW 18.79.260(2).

RCW 28A.210.330 Students with diabetes – Individual health plans – Designation of professional to consult and coordinate with parents and health care provider – Training and supervision of school district personnel. (1) School districts shall provide individual health plans for students with diabetes, subject to the following conditions: (a) The board of directors of the school district shall adopt policies to be followed for students with diabetes. The policies shall include, but need not be limited to: (i) The acquisition of parent requests and instructions; (ii) The acquisition of orders from licensed health professionals prescribing within the scope of their prescriptive authority for monitoring and treatment at school; (iii) The provision for storage of medical equipment and medication provided by the parent; (iv) The provision for students to perform blood glucose tests, administer insulin, treat hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, and have easy access to necessary supplies and equipment to perform monitoring and treatment functions as specified in the individual health plan. The policies shall include the option for students to carry on their persons the necessary supplies and equipment and the option to perform monitoring and treatment functions anywhere on school grounds including the students' classrooms, and at school-sponsored

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events; (v) The establishment of school policy exceptions necessary to accommodate the students' needs to eat whenever and wherever necessary, have easy, unrestricted access to water and bathroom use, have provisions made for parties at school when food is served, eat meals and snacks on time, and other necessary exceptions as described in the individual health plan; (vi) The assurance that school meals are never withheld because of nonpayment of fees or disciplinary action; (vii) A description of the students' school day schedules for timing of meals, snacks, blood sugar testing, insulin injections, and related activities; (viii) The development of individual emergency plans; (ix) The distribution of the individual health plan to appropriate staff based on the students' needs and staff level of contact with the students; (x) The possession of legal documents for parent-designated adults to provide care, if needed; and (xi) The updating of the individual health plan at least annually or more frequently, as needed; and (b) The board of directors, in the course of developing the policies in (a) of this subsection, shall seek advice from one or more licensed physicians or nurses or diabetes educators who are nationally certified. (2)(a) For the purposes of this section, "parent-designated adult" means a volunteer, who may be a school district employee, who receives additional training from a health care professional or expert in diabetic care selected by the parents, and who provides care for the child consistent with the individual health plan. (b) To be eligible to be a parent-designated adult, a school district employee not licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW shall file, without coercion by the employer, a voluntary written, current, and unexpired letter of intent stating the employee's willingness to be a parent-designated adult. If a school employee who is not licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW chooses not to file a letter under this section, the employee shall not be subject to any employer reprisal or disciplinary action for refusing to file a letter. (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 for care for students with diabetes to ensure a safe, therapeutic learning environment. Training may also be provided by a diabetes educator who is nationally certified. Parentdesignated adults who are school employees are required to receive the training provided under this subsection. Parent-designated adults who are not school employees shall show evidence of comparable training. The parent-designated adult must also receive additional training as established in subsection (2)(a) of this section for the additional care the parents have authorized the parent-designated adult to provide. The professional person designated under this subsection is not responsible for the supervision of the parent-designated adult for those procedures that are authorized by the parents.

RCW 28A.210.340 Students with diabetes – Adoption of policy for inservice training for school staff. The superintendent of public instruction and the secretary of the department of health shall develop a uniform policy for all school districts providing for the inservice training for school staff on symptoms, treatment, and monitoring of students with diabetes and on the additional observations that may be needed in different situations that may arise during the school day and during school-sponsored events. The policy shall include the standards and skills that must be in place for inservice training of school staff.

RCW 28A.210.350 Students with diabetes – Compliance with individual health plan – Immunity. A school district, school district employee, agent, or parent-designated adult who, acting in good faith and in substantial compliance with the student's individual health plan and the instructions of the student's licensed health care professional, provides assistance or services under RCW 28A.210.330 shall not be liable in any criminal action or for civil damages in his or her individual or marital or governmental or corporate or other capacities as a result of the services provided under RCW 28A.210.330 to students with diabetes.

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RCW 28A.210.360 Model policy on access to nutritious foods and developmentally appropriate exercise – School district policies. (1) Consistent with the essential academic learning requirements for health and fitness, including nutrition, the Washington state school directors association, with the assistance of the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the department of health, and the Washington alliance for health, physical education, recreation and dance, shall convene an advisory committee to develop a model policy regarding access to nutritious foods, opportunities for developmentally appropriate exercise, and accurate information related to these topics. The policy shall address the nutritional content of foods and beverages, including fluoridated bottled water, sold or provided throughout the school day or sold in competition with the federal school breakfast and lunch program and the availability and quality of health, nutrition, and physical education and fitness curriculum. The model policy should include the development of a physical education and fitness curriculum for students. For middle school students, physical education and fitness curriculum means a daily period of physical activity, a minimum of twenty minutes of which is aerobic activity in the student's target heart rate zone, which includes instruction and practice in basic movement and fine motor skills, progressive physical fitness, athletic conditioning, and nutrition and wellness instruction through age-appropriate activities. (2) The school directors association shall submit the model policy and recommendations on the related issues, along with a recommendation for local adoption, to the governor and the legislature and shall post the model policy on its web site by January 1, 2005. (3) Each district's board of directors shall establish its own policy by August 1, 2005.

RCW 28A.210.365 Food choice, physical activity, childhood fitness – Minimum standards – District waiver or exemption policy. It is the goal of Washington state to ensure that: (1) By 2010, all K-12 districts have school health advisory committees that advise school administration and school board members on policies, environmental changes, and programs needed to support healthy food choice and physical activity and childhood fitness. Districts shall include school nurses or other school personnel as advisory committee members. (2) By 2010, only healthy food and beverages provided by schools during school hours or for schoolsponsored activities shall be available on school campuses. Minimum standards for available food and beverages, except food served as part of a United States department of agriculture meal program, are: (a) Not more than thirty-five percent of its total calories shall be from fat. This restriction does not apply to nuts, nut butters, seeds, eggs, fresh or dried fruits, vegetables that have not been deep-fried, legumes, reducedfat cheese, part-skim cheese, nonfat dairy products, or low-fat dairy products; (b) Not more than ten percent of its total calories shall be from saturated fat. This restriction does not apply to eggs, reduced-fat cheese, part-skim cheese, nonfat dairy products, or low-fat dairy products; (c) Not more than thirty-five percent of its total weight or fifteen grams per food item shall be composed of sugar, including naturally occurring and added sugar. This restriction does not apply to the availability of fresh or dried fruits and vegetables that have not been deep-fried; and (d) The standards for food and beverages in this subsection do not apply to: (i) Low-fat and nonfat flavored milk with up to thirty grams of sugar per serving; (ii) Nonfat or low-fat rice or soy beverages; or (iii) One hundred percent fruit or vegetable juice. (3) By 2010, all students in grades one through eight should have at least one hundred fifty minutes of quality physical education every week. (4) By 2010, all student health and fitness instruction shall be conducted by appropriately certified instructors. (5) Beginning with the 2011-2012 school year, any district waiver or exemption policy from physical education requirements for high school students should be based upon meeting both health and fitness curricula concepts as well as alternative means of engaging in physical activity, but should acknowledge students' interest in pursuing their academic interests.

RCW 28A.210.370 Students with asthma. (1) The superintendent of public instruction and the secretary of the department of health shall develop a uniform policy for all school districts providing for the in-service training for school staff on symptoms, treatment, and monitoring of students with asthma and on the additional observations that may be needed in different situations that may arise during the school day and during school-sponsored events. The policy shall include the

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standards and skills that must be in place for in-service training of school staff. (2) All school districts shall adopt policies regarding asthma rescue procedures for each school within the district. (3) All school districts must require that each public elementary school and secondary school grant to any student in the school authorization for the self-administration of medication to treat that student's asthma or anaphylaxis, if: (a) A health care practitioner prescribed the medication for use by the student during school hours and instructed the student in the correct and responsible use of the medication; (b) The student has demonstrated to the health care practitioner, or the practitioner's designee, and a professional registered nurse at the school, the skill level necessary to use the medication and any device that is necessary to administer the medication as prescribed; (c) The health care practitioner formulates a written treatment plan for managing asthma or anaphylaxis episodes of the student and for medication use by the student during school hours; and (d) The student's parent or guardian has completed and submitted to the school any written documentation required by the school, including the treatment plan formulated under (c) of this subsection and other documents related to liability. (4) An authorization granted under subsection (3) of this section must allow the student involved to possess and use his or her medication: (a) While in school; (b) While at a school-sponsored activity, such as a sporting event; and (c) In transit to or from school or school-sponsored activities. (5) An authorization granted under subsection (3) of this section: (a) Must be effective only for the same school and school year for which it is granted; and (b) Must be renewed by the parent or guardian each subsequent school year in accordance with this subsection. (6) School districts must require that backup medication, if provided by a student's parent or guardian, be kept at a student's school in a location to which the student has immediate access in the event of an asthma or anaphylaxis emergency. (7) School districts must require that information described in subsection (3)(c) and (d) of this section be kept on file at the student's school in a location easily accessible in the event of an asthma or anaphylaxis emergency. (8) Nothing in this section creates a cause of action or in any other way increases or diminishes the liability of any person under any other law.

RCW 28A.210.380 Anaphylaxis — Policy guidelines — Procedures — Reports. (1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the department of health, shall develop anaphylactic policy guidelines for schools to prevent anaphylaxis and deal with medical emergencies resulting from it. The policy guidelines shall be developed with input from pediatricians, school nurses, other health care providers, parents of children with life-threatening allergies, school administrators, teachers, and food service directors. The policy guidelines shall include, but need not be limited to: (a) A procedure for each school to follow to develop a treatment plan including the responsibilities for [of] school nurses and other appropriate school personnel responsible for responding to a student who may be experiencing anaphylaxis; (b) The content of a training course for appropriate school personnel for preventing and responding to a student who may be experiencing anaphylaxis; (c) A procedure for the development of an individualized emergency health care plan for children with food or other allergies that could result in anaphylaxis; (d) A communication plan for the school to follow to gather and disseminate information on students with food or other allergies who may experience anaphylaxis; (e) Strategies for reduction of the risk of exposure to anaphylactic causative agents including food and other allergens. (2) For the purpose of this section "anaphylaxis" means a severe allergic and life-threatening reaction that is a collection of symptoms, which may include breathing difficulties and a drop in blood pressure or shock.

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(3)(a) By October 15, 2008, the superintendent of public instruction shall report to the select interim legislative task force on comprehensive school health reform created in section 6, chapter 5, Laws of 2007, on the following: (i) The implementation within school districts of the 2008 guidelines for care of students with life-threatening food allergies developed by the superintendent pursuant to section 501, chapter 522, Laws of 2007, including a review of policies developed by the school districts, the training provided to school personnel, and plans for follow-up monitoring of policy implementation; and (ii) Recommendations on requirements for effectively implementing the school anaphylactic policy guidelines developed under this section. (b) By March 31, 2009, the superintendent of public instruction shall report policy guidelines to the appropriate committees of the legislature and to school districts for the districts to use to develop and adopt their policies. (4) By September 1, 2009, each school district shall use the guidelines developed under subsection (1) of this section to develop and adopt a school district policy for each school in the district to follow to assist schools to prevent anaphylaxis.

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Chapter 180-38 WAC PRIVATE SCHOOL PUPIL IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENT Last Update: 11/16/10 WAC SECTIONS 180-38-005 180-38-020 180-38-045 180-38-050

Purpose and authority Definitions. Private school attendance conditioned upon presentation of proofs. Written notice prior to exclusions from private school.

WAC 180-38-005 Purpose and authority. (1) The purpose of this chapter is to establish the procedural and substantive due process requirements governing the exclusion of students from private schools for failure to comply with the immunization requirement of the state of Washington. (2) The authority for this chapter is RCW 28A.210.160.

WAC 180-38-020 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) "Student" shall mean the same as defined for "child" in RCW 28A.210.070(6). (2) "Chief administrator" shall mean the same as defined in RCW 28A.210.070(1). (3) "Full immunization" shall mean the same as defined in RCW 28A.210.070(2). (4) "Schedule of immunization" shall mean the beginning or continuing of a course of immunization, including the conditions for private school attendance when a child is not fully immunized, as prescribed by the state board of health (chapter 246-100 WAC). (5) "Certificate of exemption" shall mean the filing of a statement exempting the child from immunizations with the chief administrator of the private school, on a form prescribed by the department of health, which complies with RCW 28A.210.090. (6) "Exclusion" shall mean the case or instance when the student is denied initial or continued attendance due to failure to submit a schedule of immunization, or a certificate of exemption in accordance with RCW 28A.210.120. (7) "School day" shall mean each day of the school year on which students enrolled in the private school are engaged in educational activity planned by and under the direction of the staff, as directed by the chief administrator and applicable governing board of the private school. (8) "Parent" shall mean parent, legal guardian, or other adult in loco parentis.

WAC 180-38-045 Private school attendance conditioned upon presentation of proofs. (1) The initial attendance of every student at every private school in the state is conditioned upon proof of immunization as set forth in RCW 28A.210.080. (2) The chief administrator of each private school shall prohibit the further presence at school of each student already in attendance and who has failed to provide proof of immunization in accordance with RCW 28A.210.080(1). Such exclusion shall be preceded by written notice as set forth in WAC 180-38-050. If written notice has not been provided, any exclusion shall be stayed until notice is received by a parent, guardian or other adult in loco parentis.

WAC 180-38-050 Written notice prior to exclusions from private school. (1) Private schools must provide written notice to parents prior to excluding students from school for failure to comply with WAC 180-38-045. (2) The written notice for private school students shall: (a) Inform the appropriate party of the applicable laws and provide copies of such law and implementing rules. (b) Provide information regarding immunization services that are available from or through the local health department or other public agencies. (c) Order the exclusion of the student from school and state that such order is effective upon receipt of the notice.

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Chapter 392-182 WAC STUDENT – HEALTH RECORDS Last Update: 1/28/98 WAC SECTIONS 392-182-005 392-182-010 392-182-015 392-182-020

Authority Purpose Supplement to chapter 180-38 WAC. 392-182-020

WAC 392-182-005 Authority. The authority for this chapter is RCW 28A.210.150 which requires the superintendent of public instruction to "provide procedures for schools to quickly verify the immunization of records of students transferring from one school to another before the immunization records are received."

WAC 392-182-010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to implement RCW 28A.210.150 and provide for quick verification of immunization records of students transferring from one school to another before the immunization records are received.

WAC 392-182-015 Supplement to chapter 180-38 WAC. This chapter is intended to supplement rules of the state board of education in chapter 180-38 WAC. Definitions within chapter 180-38 WAC are incorporated herein by reference.

WAC 392-182-020 Quick verification of immunization records. In the event the records of a student transferring from one school to another have not been received before or on the student's first day of attendance at the new school, the chief administrator or administrator's designee of the new school shall attempt to verify the immunization status of the student prior to excluding such student pursuant to the provision of chapter 180-38 WAC. Such verification of full immunization, commencement of a schedule of immunization, or a statement of exemption may rely upon telephonic or electronic communication with the chief administrator or other appropriate official at the previous school that indicates which of the specifically required vaccines the student has received and the month and year in which they were administered.

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Chapter 246-366 WAC PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS Last Update: 5/03/11 WAC SECTIONS 246-366-001 246-366-005 246-366-010 246-366-020 246-366-030 246-366-040 246-366-050 246-366-060 246-366-070 246-366-080

Introduction. Purpose. Definitions. Substitutions. Site approval. Plan review and inspection of schools. Buildings. Plumbing, water supply and fixtures. Sewage disposal. Ventilation.

246-366-090 246-366-100 246-366-110 246-366-120 246-366-130 246-366-140 246-366-150 246-366-160

Heating. Temperature control. Sound control. Lighting. Food handling. Safety. Exemption. Severability.

WAC 246-366-001 Introduction. These rules and regulations are established as minimum environmental standards for educational facilities and do not necessarily reflect optimum standards for facility planning and operation. (Effective July 1, 2013.)

WAC 246-366-005 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to maintain minimum environmental health and safety standards for school facilities until legislative action allows for full or partial implementation of chapter 246-366A WAC. To the extent the legislature funds or otherwise allows for its implementation, chapter 246-366A WAC is intended to replace or supersede this chapter.

WAC 246-366-010 Definitions. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and the enforcement of these rules and regulations: (1) "School" - Shall mean any publicly financed or private or parochial school or facility used for the purpose of school instruction, from the kindergarten through twelfth grade. This definition does not include a private residence in which parents teach their own natural or legally adopted children. (2) "Board of education" - An appointive or elective board whose primary responsibility is to operate public or private or parochial schools or to contract for school services. (3) "Instructional areas" - Space intended or used for instructional purposes. (4) "New construction" - Shall include the following: (a) New school building. (b) Additions to existing schools. (c) Renovation, other than minor repair, of existing schools. (d) Schools established in all or part of any existing structures, previously designed or utilized for other purposes. (e) Installation or alteration of any equipment or systems, subject to these regulations, in schools. (f) Portables constructed after the effective date of these regulations. (5) "Occupied zone" - Is that volume of space from the floor to 6 feet above the floor when determining temperature and air movement, exclusive of the 3 foot perimeter on the outside wall. (6) "Site" - Shall include the areas used for buildings, playgrounds and other school functions. (7) "Portables" - Any structure that is transported to a school site where it is placed or assembled for use as part of a school facility. (8) "Health officer" - Legally qualified physician who has been appointed as the health officer for the city, town, county or district public health department as defined in RCW 70.05.010(2), or his authorized representative. (9) "Secretary" - Means secretary of the Washington state department of health or the secretary's designee. (10) "Department" - Means Washington state department of health.

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WAC 246-366-020 Substitutions. The secretary may allow the substitution of procedures or equipment for those outlined in these regulations, when such procedures or equipment have been demonstrated to be equivalent to those heretofore prescribed. When the secretary judges that such substitutions are justified, he shall grant permission for the substitution in writing. Requests for substitution shall be directed to the jurisdictional health officer who shall immediately forward them, including his recommendations, to the secretary. All decisions, substitutions, or interpretations shall be made a matter of public record and open to inspection.

WAC 246-366-030 Site approval. (1) Before a new school facility is constructed, an addition is made to an existing school facility, or an existing school facility is remodeled, the board of education shall obtain written approval from the health officer that the proposed development site presents no health problems. The board of education may request the health officer make a survey and submit a written health appraisal of any proposed school site. (2) School sites shall be of a size sufficient to provide for the health and safety of the school enrollment. (3) Noise from any source at a proposed site for a new school, an addition to an existing school, or a portable classroom shall not exceed an hourly average of 55 dBA (Leq 60 minutes) and shall not exceed an hourly maximum (Lmax) of 75 dBA during the time of day the school is in session; except sites exceeding these sound levels are acceptable if a plan for sound reduction is included in the new construction proposal and the plan for sound reduction is approved by the health officer.

WAC 246-366-040 Plan review and inspection of schools. (1) Any board of education, before constructing a new facility, or making any addition to or major alteration of an existing facility or any of the utilities connected with the facility, shall: (a) First submit final plans and specifications of such buildings or changes to the jurisdictional health officer; (b) Shall obtain the health officer's recommendations and any required changes, in writing; (c) Shall obtain written approval from the health officer, to the effect that such plans and specifications comply with these rules and regulations. (2) The health officer shall: (a) Conduct a preoccupancy inspection of new construction to determine its conformity with the approved plans and specifications. (b) Make periodic inspections of each existing school within his jurisdiction, and forward to the board of education and the administrator of the inspected school a copy of his findings together with any required changes and recommendations.

WAC 246-366-050 Buildings. (1) Buildings shall be kept clean and in good repair. (2) Instructional areas shall have a minimum average ceiling height of 8 feet. Ceiling height shall be the clear vertical distance from the finished floor to the finished ceiling. No projections from the finished ceiling shall be less than 7 feet vertical distance from the finished floor, e.g., beams, lighting fixtures, sprinklers, pipe work. (3) All stairway[s] and steps shall have handrails and nonslip treads. (4) The floors shall have an easily cleanable surface. (5) The premises and all buildings shall be free of insects and rodents of public health significance and conditions which attract, provide harborage and promote propagation of vermin. (6) All poisonous compounds shall be easily identified, used with extreme caution and stored in such a manner as to prevent unauthorized use or possible contamination of food and drink. (7) There shall be sufficient space provided for the storage of outdoor clothing, play equipment and instructional equipment. The space shall be easily accessible, well lighted, heated and ventilated. (8) Schools shall be provided with windows sufficient in number, size and location to permit students to see to the outside. Windows are optional in special purpose instructional areas including, but not limited to, little theaters, music areas, multipurpose areas, gymnasiums, auditoriums, shops, libraries and seminar areas. No student shall occupy an instructional area without windows more than 50 percent of the school day. (9) Exterior sun control shall be provided to exclude direct sunlight from window areas and skylights of instructional areas, assembly rooms and meeting rooms during at least 80 percent of the normal school hours. Each area shall be considered as an individual case. Sun control is not required for sun angles less than 42

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degrees up from the horizontal. Exterior sun control is not required if air conditioning is provided, or special glass installed having a total solar energy transmission factor less than 60 percent.

WAC 246-366-060 Plumbing, water supply and fixtures. (1) Plumbing: Plumbing shall be sized, installed, and maintained in accordance with the state building code. However, local code requirements shall prevail, when these requirements are more stringent or in excess of the state building code. (2) Water supply: The water supply system for a school shall be designed, constructed, maintained and operated in accordance with chapter 246-290 WAC. (3) Toilet and handwashing facilities. (a) Adequate, conveniently located toilet and handwashing facilities shall be provided for students and employees. At handwashing facilities soap and single-service towels shall be provided. Common use towels are prohibited. Warm air dryers may be used in place of single-service towels. Toilet paper shall be available, conveniently located adjacent to each toilet fixture. (b) The number of toilet and handwashing fixtures in schools established in existing structures, previously designed or utilized for other purposes shall be in accordance with the state building code. However, local code requirements shall prevail, when these requirements are more stringent or in excess of the state building code. (c) Toilet and handwashing facilities must be accessible for use during school hours and scheduled events. (d) Handwashing facilities shall be provided with hot water at a maximum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit. If hand operated self-closing faucets are used, they must be of a metering type capable of providing at least ten seconds of running water. (4) Showers: (a) Showers shall be provided for classes in physical education, at grades 9 and above. An automatically controlled hot water supply of 100 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit shall be provided. Showers with cold water only shall not be permitted. (b) Drying areas, if provided, shall be adjacent to the showers and adjacent to locker rooms. Shower and drying areas shall have water impervious nonskid floors. Walls shall be water impervious up to showerhead heights. Upper walls and ceiling shall be of smooth, easily washable construction. (c) Locker and/or dressing room floors shall have a water impervious surface. Walls shall have a washable surface. In new construction, floor drains shall be provided in locker and dressing areas. (d) If towels are supplied by the school, they shall be for individual use only and shall be laundered after each use.

WAC 246-366-070 Sewage disposal. All sewage and waste water from a school shall be drained to a sewerage disposal system which is approved by the jurisdictional agency. On-site sewage disposal systems shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with chapters 246-272 and 173-240 WAC.

WAC 246-366-080 Ventilation. (1) All rooms used by students or staff shall be kept reasonably free of all objectionable odor, excessive heat or condensation. (2) All sources producing air contaminants of public health importance shall be controlled by the provision and maintenance of local mechanical exhaust ventilation systems as approved by the health officer.

WAC 246-366-090 Heating. The entire facility inhabited by students and employees shall be heated during school hours to maintain a minimum temperature of 65 degrees Fahrenheit except for gymnasiums which shall be maintained at a minimum temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

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WAC 246-366-100 Temperature control. Heating, ventilating and/or air conditioning systems shall be equipped with automatic room temperature controls.

WAC 246-366-110 Sound control. (1) In new construction, plans submitted under WAC 246-366-040 shall specify ventilation equipment and other mechanical noise sources in classrooms are designed to provide background sound which conforms to a noise criterion curve or equivalent not to exceed NC-35. The owner shall certify equipment and features are installed according to the approved plans. (2) In new construction, the actual background noise at any student location within the classroom shall not exceed 45 dBA (Legx) and 70 dB (Leqx) (unweighted scale) where x is thirty seconds or more. The health officer shall determine compliance with this section when the ventilation system and the ventilation system's noise generating components, e.g., condenser, heat pump, etc., are in operation. (3) Existing portable classrooms, constructed before January 1, 1990, moved from one site to another on the same school property or within the same school district are exempt from the requirements of this section if the portable classrooms meet the following: (a) Noise abating or noise generating features shall not be altered in a manner that may increase noise levels; (b) The portable classrooms were previously in use for general instruction; (c) Ownership of the portable classrooms will remain the same; and (d) The new site is in compliance with WAC 246-366-030(3). (4) In new construction, the maximum ambient noise level in industrial arts, vocational agriculture and trade, and industrial classrooms shall not exceed 65 dBA when all fume and dust exhaust systems are operating. (5) The maximum noise exposure for students in vocational education and music areas shall not exceed the levels specified in Table 1. TABLE 1

Sound Level

MAXIMUM NOISE EXPOSURES PERMISSIBLE

(dBA)

Duration per day (hours) 8 6 4 3 2 1-1/2 1 1/2 1/4

hours hours hours hours hours hours hour hour hour

85 87 90 92 95 97 100 105 110

Students shall not be exposed to sound levels equal to or greater than 115 dBA. (6) Should the total noise exposure in vocational education and music areas exceed the levels specified in Table 1 of subsection (5) of this section, hearing protectors, e.g., ear plugs, muffs, etc., shall be provided to and used by the exposed students. Hearing protectors shall reduce student noise exposure to comply with the levels specified in Table 1 of subsection (5) of this section.

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WAC 246-366-120 Lighting. (1) The following maintained light intensities shall be provided as measured 30 inches above the floor or on working or teaching surfaces. General, task and/or natural lighting may be used to maintain the minimum lighting intensities.

General instructional areas including: Study halls, lecture rooms and libraries. Special instructional areas where safety is of prime consideration or fine detail work is done including: Sewing rooms, laboratories (includes chemical storage areas), shops, drafting rooms and art and craft rooms. Kitchen areas including: Food storage and preparation rooms. Noninstructional areas including: Auditoriums, lunch rooms, assembly rooms, corridors, stairs, storerooms, and toilet rooms. Gymnasiums: Main and auxiliary spaces, shower rooms and locker rooms.

Minimum Foot - candle Intensity 30

50

30 10

20

(2) Excessive brightness and glare shall be controlled in all instructional areas. Surface contrasts and direct or indirect glare shall not cause excessive eye accommodation or eye strain problems. (3) Lighting shall be provided in a manner which minimizes shadows and other lighting deficiencies on work and teaching surfaces.

WAC 246-366-130 Food handling. (1) Food storage, preparation, and service facilities shall be constructed and maintained and operated in accordance with chapters 246-215 and 246-217 WAC. (2) When central kitchens are used, food shall be transported in tightly covered containers. Only closed vehicles shall be used in transporting foods from central kitchens to other schools.

WAC 246-366-140 Safety. (1) The existence of unsafe conditions which present a potential hazard to occupants of the school are in violation of these regulations. The secretary in cooperation with the state superintendent of public instruction shall review potentially hazardous conditions in schools which are in violation of good safety practice, especially in laboratories, industrial arts and vocational instructional areas. They shall jointly prepare a guide for use by department personnel during routine school inspections in identifying violations of good safety practices. The guide should also include recommendations for safe facilities and safety practices. (2) In new construction, chemistry laboratories shall be provided with an eyewash fountain and a shower head for flushing in cases of chemical spill and clothing fires. If more than one laboratory is provided, one of each fixture will be adequate if the laboratories are in close proximity.

WAC 246-366-150 Exemption. The board of health may, at its discretion, exempt a school from complying with parts of these regulations when it has been found after thorough investigation and consideration that such exemption may be made in an

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individual case without placing the health or safety of the students or staff of the school in danger and that strict enforcement of the regulation would create an undue hardship upon the school. (Effective July 1, 2013.)

WAC 246-366-160 Severability. If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the chapter or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.

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Chapter 392-410 WAC COURSES OF STUDY AND EQUIVALENCIES Last Update: 11/16/09 WAC SECTIONS 392-410-100

Authority and purpose.

392-410-110

Prospective application of amendments to this chapter.

392-410-115

Mandatory areas of study in the common school.

392-410-120

Washington state history and government requirements.

392-410-135

Physical education—Grade school and high school requirement.

392-410-136

Physical education requirement—Excuse.

392-410-140

Sexual health education—Definition—Optional course or subject matter—Excusal of students.

392-410-300

Equivalency course of study—Credit for learning experiences conducted away from school or by persons not employed by the school district.

392-410-310

Equivalency course of study—Credit for correspondence courses, electronically mediated courses, and college courses.

392-410-315

Equivalency course of study—Credit for work based learning.

392-410-320

Equivalency course of study—National Guard high school career training and Washington National Guard youth challenge program—Approval procedures.

392-410-325

Washington National Guard youth challenge program—Course content—Credits.

392-410-327

Washington National Guard youth challenge program—Course content—Credits.

392-410-330

Exceptions to graduation requirements for former educational center students.

392-410-340

Equivalency credit for alternative learning experiences, nonhigh school courses, electronically mediated courses, work experience, and challenges.

392-410-100


WAC 392-410-100 Authority and purpose. (1) The general authority for this chapter is RCW 28A.230.020 which authorizes the superintendent of public instruction to prepare an outline of study for the common schools and to adopt rules to meet the educational needs of students. Where applicable, specific statutory authority is cited within sections of this chapter. (2) The purposes of this chapter are to: (a) Implement RCW 28A.230.020 by prescribing state requirements for a course of study in the common schools; (b) Implement courses of study specifically required by statutes; (c) Implement RCW 28A.230.100 establishing procedural and substantive requirements for the granting of credit for equivalent courses of study which may be in conjunction with or as a substitution for courses of study in common schools.

WAC 392-410-110 Prospective application of amendments to this chapter. Pursuant to WAC 180-51-035, high school students shall be entitled to incorporate into their graduation requirements the provisions of this chapter as written and effective for the applicable year. Amendments to this chapter shall apply prospectively to the school year which commences subsequent to the adoption of amendments.

WAC 392-410-115 Mandatory areas of study in the common school. (1) Pursuant to RCW 28A.230.020 all school districts shall provide instruction in reading, penmanship, spelling, mathematics, geography, English grammar, physiology, hygiene, and history of the United States.

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(2) Pursuant to RCW 28A.230.030, unless instruction in a language other than English will aid the educational advancement of the student, all students shall be taught in English. (3) Pursuant to RCW 28A.230.130 each school district offering a high school program shall provide a course of study which includes the preparation for uniform college and university entrance requirements. (4) In addition to the requirements in the above subsections, each such school district shall offer all required courses for a high school diploma as provided in chapter 180-51 WAC and shall provide an opportunity for high school students to take at least one course in the following areas of study: (a) Art; (b) Career education; (c) Computer education; (d) Consumer education; (e) Economics; (f) A language other than English which may include American Indian languages; (g) Health education; (h) Home and family life; (i) Music; (j) Remedial education, including at least, remedial education in reading, language arts, and mathematics. (5) Districts shall make available to all high school students enrolled therein the areas of study enumerated above either within the district or by alternative means which shall include equivalent education programs set forth in this chapter, interdistrict cooperative programs as permitted by RCW 28A.225.220, and/or the full-time or part-time release of such students to attend nonresident districts pursuant to chapter 392-137 WAC. (6) Pursuant to RCW 28A.230.020 instruction about conservation, natural resources, and the environment shall be provided at all grade levels in an interdisciplinary manner through science, the social studies, the humanities, and other appropriate areas with an emphasis on solving the problems of human adaptation to the environment.

WAC 392-410-120 Washington state history and government requirements. (1) Grades 1-6. A one-semester course – i.e., 90 (50 minute) hours of instruction – or its equivalent in Washington state history and government shall be required in the common schools in grades one through six combined, but not at each grade level. (2) Grades 7-12. A one-semester course – i.e., 90 (50 minute) hours of instruction – or its equivalent in Washington state history and government shall be required in the common schools in grades seven through twelve combined, but not at each grade level. Such course shall include a study of the Washington state Constitution and is encouraged to include information on the culture, history, and government of the American Indian people who were the first inhabitants of the state.

WAC 392-410-135 Physical education – Grade school and high school requirement. (1) Grades 1-8. Pursuant to RCW 28A.230.040, an average of at least one hundred instructional minutes per week per year in physical education shall be required of all pupils in the common schools in the grade school program (grades 1-8) unless waived pursuant to RCW 28A.230.040. (2) Grades 9-12. Pursuant to RCW 28A.230.050, a one credit course or its equivalent shall be offered in physical education for each grade in the high school program (grades 9-12).

WAC 392-410-136 Physical education requirement – Excuse. The fitness requirement shall be met by course work in fitness education. The content of courses shall be determined locally pursuant to WAC 180-51-025. Students may be excused from physical education pursuant to RCW 28A.230.050. Such excused students shall be required to substitute equivalency credits in accordance with policies of boards of directors of districts.

WAC 392-410-140 Sexual health education — Definition — Optional course or subject matter — Excusal of students. (1) Local option. The decision as to whether or not a program about sexual health education is to be introduced into the common schools is a matter for determination at the district level by the local school board, the duly elected representatives of the people of the community. (2) Definition(s). (a) Sexual health education for the purpose of this regulation is consistent with the 2005 Guidelines for

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Sexual Health and Disease Prevention. It includes: (i) The physiological, psychological, and sociological developmental processes experienced by an individual; (ii) The development of intrapersonal and interpersonal skills to communicate, respectfully and effectively, to reduce health risks and choose healthy behaviors; (iii) Health care and prevention resources; (iv) The development of meaningful relationships and avoidance of exploitative relationships; and (v) Understanding of the influences of family, peers, community and the media throughout life on healthy sexual relationships. (b) Medically and scientifically accurate means information that is verified or supported by research in compliance with scientific methods, is published in peer reviewed journals, where appropriate, and is recognized as accurate and objective by professional organizations and agencies with expertise in the field of sexual health including but not limited to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the Washington state department of health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (3) By September 1, 2008, every public school that offers sexual health education must assure the sexual health education is medically and scientifically accurate, age appropriate, and inclusive of students regardless of gender, race, disability status, or sexual orientation. (4) Development of instruction in sexual health education. School districts shall involve parents and school district community groups in the planning, development, evaluation, and revision of any instruction in sexual health education offered as a part of the school program. (5) All sexual health education programs must include an emphasis on abstinence as the only one hundred percent effective means of preventing unintended pregnancy, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. All sexual health education programs must also provide medically and scientifically accurate information on all other methods of preventing unintended pregnancy, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Abstinence may not be taught to the exclusion of instruction on contraception and disease prevention. (6) Schools may choose to use separate, outside speakers or prepared curriculum to teach different content areas or units within the comprehensive sexual health program. All such curricula, presentations and materials used must be medically and scientifically accurate. The Washington state department of health, upon request, may provide technical assistance regarding medical and scientific accuracy. (7) Notification of parents. Each school district shall, at least one month before teaching a program in sexual health education in any classroom or other school venue, provide notice to parents of the planned instruction and that the materials or course of study are available for inspection. Such notification includes all formats of instruction related to sexual health education including, but not limited to written materials, guest speakers, classroom presentations, videos, electronically formatted materials. (8) Excusal of students -- Alternative studies. Any parent or legal guardian who wishes to have his/her child excused from any planned instruction in sexual health education may do so upon filing a written request with the school district board of directors or its designee and the board of directors shall make available the appropriate forms for such requests. Alternative educational opportunities shall be provided for those excused. The requirement to report harassment, intimidation, or bullying under RCW 28A.600.480(2) applies to this section.

WAC 392-410-300 Equivalency course of study – Credit for learning experiences conducted away from school or by persons not employed by the school district. (1) Credit, including high school graduation credit, may be granted for school planned or approved learning experiences primarily conducted away from the facilities owned, operated, or supervised by the district or conducted primarily by individuals not employed by the district. (2) School planned or approved learning experiences such as, but not limited to, travel study, work study, private lessons, and educational programs sponsored by governmental agencies may be accepted for credit upon compliance with written policies established by the district. (3) Written policies which permit the granting of credit for such out-of-school learning activities shall be adopted by the district board of directors and shall be available to students, parents, and the public upon request. Such policies shall include at least the following provisions: (4) A proposal for approval of credit for such learning experiences shall be submitted to the personnel designated in the written policy for review, revision, and approval or disapproval prior to the experience and shall include at least the following information: (a) Name of program or planned learning experience; (b) Length of time for which approval is desired;

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(c) Objectives of the program or planned learning experience; (d) Which one or more of the state learning goals and related essential academic learning requirements are part of the program or planned learning experience; (e) Description of how credits shall be determined in accord with WAC 180-51-050(1); (f) Content outline of the program and/or major learning activities and instructional materials to be used; (g) Description of how student performance will be assessed; (h) Qualifications of instructional personnel; (i) Plans for evaluation of program; and (j) How and by whom the student will be supervised. (5) The reasons for approval or disapproval shall be communicated to the students and parents or guardians.

WAC 392-410-310 Equivalency course of study – Credit for correspondence courses, electronically mediated courses, and college courses. Each common school district board of directors shall adopt policies governing the acceptance of correspondence or college courses for credit, including high school graduation credit. Such rules shall limit acceptance to courses from approved schools or institutions and shall be available upon request for review by students, parents, and the public. The following are approved schools: (1) Schools that are members of the National University Continuing Education Association or accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council; (2) Community colleges, technical colleges, four-year colleges and universities, and approved private schools in Washington state; and (3) Other schools or institutions, including electronically mediated schools or programs, which are approved, after evaluation of a particular course offering, by the school district.

WAC 392-410-315 Equivalency course of study — Credit for work based learning. School districts may accept worksite learning in lieu of either required or elective high school credits if such worksite learning meets the standards under subsections (1) through (5) of this section. Comprehensive guidelines are available on the OSPI web site in the worksite learning manual. (1) Definitions: (a) "Work based learning" means a learning experience that connects knowledge and skills obtained in the classroom to those needed outside the classroom, and comprises a range of activities and instructional strategies designed to assist students in developing or fulfilling their education plans. (b) "Worksite learning" means a learning experience that occurs at a qualified worksite outside the classroom in fulfillment of a student's educational or career plan through the coordination of a worksite learning certified teacher. Direct instruction and supervision is provided by a qualified worksite supervisor. (c) "Worksite learning coordinator" means a certified school district employee responsible for coordinating worksite learning experiences. For career and technical education programs, the coordinator must possess a worksite learning certificate (WAC 181-77-068). For noncareer and technical education programs, the coordinator must successfully demonstrate competencies related to coordination techniques as verified by a professional educator standards board approved program. (d) "Worksite supervisor" means a qualified adult from the worksite responsible for overseeing the worksite learning experience and acting as liaison between the worksite and school district. (e) "Worksite learning agreement" means a contract that specifies the terms and conditions under which the worksite learning experience shall occur. It is agreed to and signed by the school district, worksite supervisor, student, and the student's parents/guardians. (f) "Program orientation" means a meeting conducted by a worksite learning coordinator giving information to a worksite supervisor about the worksite learning program of the school. The orientation clarifies program objectives, establishes support systems, and delineates the responsibilities and rights of the various parties -school/district, worksite, students, and parents/guardians. The worksite learning coordinator qualifies the worksite and the worksite supervisor. (g) "Employee orientation" means training for the student facilitated by a worksite supervisor or designee (e.g., human resources). This is necessary for students in cooperative worksite learning and instructional worksite learning experiences. The orientation includes worksite safety procedures and practices, workers' rights and responsibilities, issues related to harassment, and employer policies, procedures and expectations. The orientation shall also include a description of the formal accident prevention program of the worksite. (h) "Instructional worksite learning" means a learning experience that takes place in the community (or school

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if the experience is comparable to that in a community setting) as part of a specific course content where the student performs tasks in order to gain desired skills, competencies, qualifications or industry certifications through direct instruction. (i) "Cooperative worksite learning" means a learning experience where a student practices in the community (or school if the experience is comparable to that in a community setting) the skills and knowledge learned in the classroom. An employer/employee relationship must exist if the work performed by the student results in a net increase in productivity or profitability for the business or organization. (j) "Qualifying class" means any high school class previously completed (successfully) or concurrently taken that directly connects the knowledge and skills learned in the class to opportunities provided by the worksite learning experience. For career and technical education funding, "qualifying classes" mean classes approved for career and technical education in the district offering worksite learning credit. (2) The student shall be placed in a worksite that is appropriate to his or her previous learning experience and educational goals which shall be formalized through a worksite learning agreement and worksite learning plan. The worksite learning experience shall be connected to the student's high school and beyond plan (WAC 180-51-061). The student must have taken or be concurrently enrolled in a qualifying class. (a) The worksite learning plan shall articulate the connection between the education plan of the student and the worksite learning experience. (b) Evaluation of learning progress related to the worksite learning plan shall occur during the worksite learning experience. (c) Evaluation of learning progress related to the worksite learning plan shall occur during the work based learning experience. (i) Learning objectives shall be evaluated and updated on a regular basis as outlined in the worksite learning agreement. (ii) Documentation of progress shall be on file in the district as outlined in the worksite learning agreement. (3) The worksite learning experience shall be supervised by the school. A worksite learning coordinator shall be responsible for: (a) Aligning the worksite learning experience to the education plan of the student; (b) Identifying and developing worksite learning sites, establishing worksite learning agreements and worksite learning plans, orienting and coordinating with a worksite supervisor on the worksite, and assessing and reporting student progress; (c) Ensuring that a worksite supervisor: (i) Has received an orientation on the worksite learning program of the school prior to placement of the student on the worksite; (ii) Has provided the student with a new-employee orientation upon placement; (iii) Applies legal requirements of the employment of minors in accordance with chapters 296-125 and 296131 WAC, particularly on issues of occupational health and safety, discrimination, harassment, worker/employer rights and responsibilities, and work rules for minors; (d) Possessing a valid Washington state secondary teaching certificate (chapter 181-79A or 181-77 WAC); (e) Successfully demonstrating competencies related to coordination techniques as verified by a professional educator standards board approved program; and (f) Supervising the experience and communicating with the worksite supervisor when not on-site. (4) A 1.0 credit may be granted for no less than one hundred eighty hours for instructional worksite learning experience, and not less than three hundred sixty hours of cooperative worksite learning experience, or one credit may be granted on a competency basis as provided under WAC 180-51-050 (1)(b). (a) A student participating in an instructional worksite learning experience shall receive instruction supervised by the school. The worksite learning coordinator oversees the experience but does not need to be on-site with the student during the entire experience unless specific accommodations and a plan to address those accommodations are on file with the district requiring direct supervision of the student at the worksite. The student shall be sixteen years of age or older unless under direct supervision of a school district employee. Career and technical education approved instructional worksite learning shall be coordinated by a certificated worksite learning coordinator who is also certificated in the program area where credit is offered. (b) A student participating in a cooperative worksite learning experience shall be legally employed if the work being performed by the student results in a net increase in productivity or profitability for the business or organization. The student shall be sixteen years of age or older. (i) Career and technical education approved cooperative worksite learning shall be coordinated by a certificated worksite learning coordinator.

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(ii) The cooperative worksite learning experience shall be a direct extension of a qualifying class. (5) The superintendent of public instruction shall report biennially at the state board's fall meeting on the use of the worksite learning credit option authorized in this section.

WAC 392-410-320 Equivalency course of study – National Guard high school career training and Washington National Guard youth challenge program – Approval procedures. (1) School districts may accept National Guard high school career training and Washington National Guard youth challenge program participation in lieu of either required or elective high school credits. Students who are enrolled in such training or a National Guard program with the approval of the school district of last attendance shall be considered enrolled in such district for state equalization apportionment and other appropriate purposes in accord with the provisions of RCW 28A.150.310. (2) Approval by the district shall be obtained prior to a student's participation in a National Guard career training or youth challenge program as follows: (a) An appropriate form provided by the National Guard shall be completed and filed with the school district; and (b) The number of credits toward high school graduation to be granted shall be calculated, agreed upon by the student and an authorized representative of the school district, and such agreement shall be noted on the form required under (a) of this subsection. (c) Credit toward high school graduation may be granted by the school district upon written certification by a National Guard training unit commander or National Guard youth challenge program instructor that the student has met all program requirements.

WAC 392-410-325 Washington National Guard youth challenge program – Course content – Credits. See WAC 180-51-120.

WAC 392-410-327 Washington National Guard youth challenge program – Course content – Credits. In order to assure that an appropriate number of high school credits are awarded to students who complete a National Guard youth challenge program, whether the program involves a contract with a school district or is operated independently, the following provisions shall apply: (1) High school credit may be awarded only if the course content is of high school level rigor as determined by and to the district's satisfaction - ninth grade or above, or meets or exceeds the state essential academic learning requirements or grade level expectations at ninth grade or above for the particular subject. (2) In the case of a contract between a school district and a National Guard youth challenge program, the contract, pursuant to WAC 180-50-320(2)(b), shall identify the credits the student will be awarded upon satisfactory achievement of the specific learning standards identified in the contract. Determination of satisfactory achievement rests with the school district and may include consideration of recommendations of the program instructor or representative and review of the student's performance while enrolled in the program. (3)(a) If a student enrolls in a National Guard youth challenge program that is conducted independently, then, when a student reenrolls in a school district, the district's policy on awarding credit under WAC 180-51-050(6) shall apply. (b) Credits may be awarded on a Carnegie unit basis as provided under WAC 180-51-050 (1)(a). (c) Credits may be awarded on a competency basis as provided under WAC 180-51-050 (1)(b).

WAC 392-410-330 Exceptions to graduation requirements for former educational center students. Pursuant to the provisions of RCW 28A.205.030 and chapter 392-184 WAC, the provisions of this chapter are modified in order to provide for the exemptions required by RCW 28A.205.030 for former education center students.

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WAC 392-410-340 Equivalency credit for alternative learning experiences, nonhigh school courses, electronically mediated courses, work experience, and challenges. The board of directors of a district offering a high school diploma shall adopt written policies providing for the granting of high school graduation credit for alternative learning experiences, nonhigh school courses, work experience, and challenges. High school credits may be given for, but not limited to, the following: (1) Planned learning experiences conducted away from the school under the supervision or with the approval of the school and linked to one or more of the state learning goals and related essential academic learning requirements; (2) Work experience on the basis that four hundred five hours of work experience equals one credit; (3) National Guard high school career training and National Guard youth challenge; (4) Postsecondary courses in accredited colleges and universities. In the case of courses taken under the statutory running start option under RCW 28A.600.300 through 28A.600.400, the district shall award high school credit pursuant to RCW 28A.230.090(6); (5) Courses in accredited or approved technical colleges; (6) Correspondence courses from accredited colleges and universities or schools approved by the National University Education Association or the Distance Education and Training Council; (7) Electronically mediated courses meeting standards which shall be adopted by written policy by the school district, or standards adopted by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, or the Distance Education and Training Council, or the Commission for International and Trans-regional Accreditation; (8) Other courses offered by any school or institution if specifically approved for credit by the district; and (9) Credit based on competency testing, in lieu of enrollment or taking specific courses, may be granted by the district

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Chapter 180-51 WAC HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Last Update: 1/13/12 WAC SECTIONS 180-51-001 Education reform vision. 180-51-003

Intent of graduation requirements.

180-51-005


180-51-015

Application of chapter to approved private schools and community colleges.

180-51-020

Additional local standards.

180-51-025

Local school district application of state requirements.

180-51-030

High school credit for courses taken before attending high school.

180-51-035

Applicable standards for graduation for students under age twenty-one—Applicable standards for graduation for students age twenty-one or older—Amendments to this chapter.

180-51-040

Copies of graduation requirements for each year.

180-51-045

Notice to students, parents, and guardians.

180-51-050

High school credit—Definition.

180-51-053

Community college high school diploma programs.

180-51-060

Minimum subject areas for high school graduation—Students entering the ninth grade before July 1, 2004.

180-51-061

Minimum requirements for high school graduation—Students entering the ninth grade as of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2009.

180-51-066

Minimum requirements for high school graduation—Students entering the ninth grade on or after July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2012.

180-51-067

State subject and credit requirements for high school graduation—Students entering the ninth grade on or after July 1, 2012.

180-51-075

Social studies requirement—Mandatory courses—Equivalencies.

180-51-095

Temporary exemption from course and credit requirements.

180-51-107

Alternative high school graduation requirements.

WAC 180-51-001 Education reform vision. (1) The state is shifting from a time and credit-based system of education to a standards and performancebased education system. Certain ways of thinking about time must shift in order to support the ongoing implementation of school reform. The board's long-term vision of a performance-based education system includes: (a) No references to grade levels or linking a student's educational progress to a particular age. Instead, learning is viewed in terms of developmental progress, academically and vocationally, so that while the curriculum may be sequential the student moves through it at her or his developmental pace, regardless of age; (b) An understanding that in the absence of other important information, a student's grade point average and performance on the Washington assessment of student learning do not provide a complete picture of the student's abilities and accomplishments; (c) An understanding that our concept of school needs to expand and take into account that education and learning are about connected learning experiences, which can and do occur inside and outside the physical boundaries of a school building; and (d) An understanding that students do not all learn in the same way (there are multiple learning styles), that

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teachers do not all instruct in the same way (there are multiple teaching styles and strategies), and these facts suggest that it should be possible to assess students' performance and achievement in multiple ways while maintaining common, high expectations and standards for learning. (2) Long-term, as the performance-based education system continues to evolve, the state board of education believes that there should be an on-going review of assessment administration issues. The state board envisions a time when state assessments are administered during one or more assessment windows annually. During these times, students are allowed to take the appropriate norm-referenced or criterion-referenced state assessment based upon the collective determination by the student, the student's parent(s), teacher(s), and counselor that the student is developmentally ready to take the assessment, rather than because the student is a particular age or is in a particular grade.

WAC 180-51-003 Intent of graduation requirements. (1) The state board of education is responsible for establishing minimum high school graduation requirements that appropriately balance: (a) Statewide public expectations for all graduating students; (b) High, meaningful, and fair requirements every student can meet; (c) The unique characteristics of and differing resources among all school districts and high schools in Washington; and (d) Recognition that some students' educational plans may not include college or may include application for admission to a postsecondary institution one year or more after being granted a high school diploma. (2) In order to support the continuing refinement of the standards and performance-based system of education, encourage and facilitate local innovation, and realize the vision under WAC 180-51-001, it is the intent of the state board of education to enact changes that will: (a) Align the statewide minimum high school graduation requirements with the goal of the basic education act under RCW 28A.150.210 and the mission of the common school system under WAC 392-400-210; (b) Allow districts the optional discretion to define and award high school credit based on demonstrated performance that is not tied to a state minimum number of hours of instruction or instructional activities; (c) Assure that the essential academic learning requirements developed under RCW 28A.655.070(2) are taught in the high school curriculum; (d) Assure that students are aware of the connection between their education and possible career opportunities as referenced in RCW 28A.150.210(4) and WAC 392-415-090; and (e) Assure that students are provided the opportunity to effectively prepare for the secondary Washington assessment of student learning and earn the certificate of academic achievement required under RCW 28A.655.061(2) recognizing that the certificate of academic achievement, along with other state and local requirements, represents attainment of the knowledge and skills that are necessary for high school graduation. (3) It is the state board's view that the creative development and application of integrated curriculum within existing resources will significantly facilitate the implementation of the graduation requirements under WAC 18051-061. The board strongly encourages districts to: (a) Implement curriculum that includes courses that incorporate the best applied, theoretical, academic or vocational features as authorized under RCW 28A.230.010; (b) Emphasize the integration of academic and vocational education in educational pathways as required under RCW 28A.655.060 (3)(c); and (c) Consider using the model curriculum integrating vocational and academic education as it is developed by the superintendent of public instruction under RCW 28A.300.235.WAC 180-51-005 Authority and purpose.

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WAC 180-51-005 Authority and purpose (1) The authority for this chapter is RCW 28A.230.090 which authorizes and requires the state board of education to establish high school graduation requirements or equivalencies for students. (2) The purpose of this chapter is to establish high school graduation requirements, including policies and procedures for equivalencies, for students who commence the ninth grade or the equivalent of a four-year high school program subsequent to July 1, 2004. Graduation requirements and policies and procedures for equivalencies for students who commence the ninth grade or the equivalent of a four-year high school program prior to July 1, 2004, are codified in WAC 180-51-060 and shall remain in effect for such students pursuant to WAC 180-51-035.

WAC 180-51-015 Application of chapter to approved private schools and community colleges. High school diplomas granted by approved private schools and by community colleges shall meet the requirements of this chapter. References in this chapter to the board of directors of a school district shall apply to the governing board of the approved private school or the community college district affected. References within this chapter to school district shall refer to the approved private school or community college district. References within this chapter to high school shall refer to each approved private school or each community college.

WAC 180-51-020 Additional local standards. Nothing within this chapter shall preclude the board of directors of any district offering a high school diploma from establishing such additional course, credit, and test requirements as deemed desirable. A district may not adopt any policy which requires enrollment for either (a) a minimum number of semesters or trimesters or (b) a minimum number of courses in a semester or trimester which exceeds the enrollment time or courses necessary for a student to meet established course, credit, and test requirements for high school graduation.

WAC 180-51-025 Local school district application of state requirements. The content of courses and the determination of which courses satisfy particular subject area requirements and whether a particular course may satisfy more than one subject area requirement shall be determined locally in accordance with written policies adopted by boards of directors of districts: Provided, That if a foreign language graduation requirement is established, credits earned in American sign language shall count toward the completion of the requirement.

WAC 180-51-030 High school credit for courses taken before attending high school. See RCW 28A.230.090(4).

WAC 180-51-035 Applicable standards for graduation for students under age twentyone – Applicable standards for graduation for students age twenty-one or older – Amendments to this chapter. (1) All students entering a high school program in Washington state shall be assigned an expected graduation year as required by federal law and this section. Once students are assigned a graduation year, they will be aligned to the requirements for that specific graduating class and subject to the provisions of this section. (a) Students shall be assigned an expected graduation year based on the year they commence 9th grade, or for out-of-district and out-of-state transfer students, based on local district policy: Provided, That the expected graduation year for students receiving special education services shall be assigned and based on an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team determination in the year in which the student turns sixteen. (b) Students shall have the right and the obligation to meet the minimum graduation requirements in place for their expected graduation year designated at the time they enter a district high school, regardless of what year they actually graduate. (2) A student under age twenty-one shall have the right to graduate in accordance with the standards in effect for the school of graduation for any year since such student commenced the ninth grade or the equivalent of a four-year high school program and until the student turns age twenty-one. (3)(a) A student age twenty-one or older who earns a high school diploma through the adult high school completion option under WAC 180-51-053 shall be required to meet the state minimum graduation credit requirements under WAC 180-51-060 or 180-51-061, depending on when the student began their high school

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program. Such students shall not be required to meet the following state minimum graduation requirements under WAC 180-51-061: Certificate of academic achievement or certificate of individual achievement; (b) The state board of education reserves the prerogative to determine if and when the waived requirements under (a) of this subsection shall be required to earn an adult high school completion diploma. (4) All subsequent amendments to this chapter and all subsequent local standards shall apply prospectively to the students who enter the ninth grade or begin the equivalent of a four-year high school program subsequent to the amendments.

WAC 180-51-040 Copies of graduation requirements for each year. Each high school shall keep on file for student and public inspection a copy of the state board of education rules and guidelines regarding high school graduation requirements and procedures for equivalencies applicable for the school year, including the preceding ten years. Any locally adopted high school graduation requirements and procedures for equivalencies shall also be kept on file with such state requirements. Copies of state requirements by year also shall be kept on file in the office of the state board of education.

WAC 180-51-045 Notice to students, parents, and guardians. Commencing with the beginning of the ninth grade, or the equivalent of a four-year high school program, and each year thereafter, each high school shall provide each student and his or her parents or guardians with a copy of the high school graduation requirements applicable to each student and a progress report at the close of each school year thereafter of each individual student's progress toward meeting those requirements. If a student is not making normal progress toward such requirements, the high school shall notify the student and parents or guardians of alternative education experiences, including summer school opportunities available in the community, if any, or in close proximity.

WAC 180-51-050 High school credit — Definition. As used in this chapter the term "high school credit" shall mean: (1) Grades nine through twelve or the equivalent of a four-year high school program, or as otherwise provided in RCW 28A.230.090(4): (a) Successful completion, as defined by written district policy, of courses taught to the state's essential academic learning requirements (learning standards). If there are no state-adopted learning standards for a subject, the local governing board, or its designee, shall determine learning standards for the successful completion of that subject; or (b) Satisfactory demonstration by a student of proficiency/competency, as defined by written district policy, of the state's essential academic learning requirements (learning standards). (2) College and university course work. At the college or university level, five quarter or three semester hours shall equal 1.0 high school credit: Provided, That for the purpose of this subsection, "college and university course work" means course work that generally is designated 100 level or above by the college or university. (3) Community/technical college high school completion program - Diploma awarded by community/technical colleges. Five quarter or three semester hours of community/technical college high school completion course work shall equal 1.0 high school credit: Provided, That for purposes of awarding equivalency credit under this subsection, college and university high school completion course work includes course work that is designated below the 100 level by the college and the course work is developmental education at grade levels nine through twelve or the equivalent of a four-year high school program. (See also WAC 180-51-053) (4) Community/technical college high school completion program - Diploma awarded by school district. A minimum of .5 and a maximum of 1.0 high school credit may be awarded for every five quarter or three semester hours of community/technical college high school completion course work: Provided, That for purposes of awarding equivalency credit under this subsection, college and university high school completion course work includes course work that is designated below the 100 level by the college and the course work is developmental education at grade levels nine through twelve or the equivalent of a four-year high school program. (See also WAC 180-51-053) (5) Each high school district board of directors shall adopt a written policy for determining the awarding of equivalency credit authorized under subsection (4) of this section. The policy shall apply uniformly to all high schools in the district. (6) Each high school district board of directors shall adopt a written policy regarding the recognition and acceptance of earned credits. The policy shall apply to all high schools in the district. The policy may include reliance on the professional judgment of the building principal or designee in determining whether or not a credit

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meets the district's standards for recognition and acceptance of a credit. The policy shall include an appeal procedure to the district if it includes reliance on the professional judgment of the building principal or designee. (7) A student must first obtain a written release from their school district to enroll in a high school completion program under subsection (3) of this section if the student has not reached age eighteen or whose class has not graduated.

WAC 180-51-053 Community college high school diploma programs. (1)(a) Minimum requirements for high school diploma. The minimum requirements and procedures for the issuance of a high school diploma by or through a community or technical college district shall be as prescribed by the state board of education in this section and chapters 180-51 and 180-56 WAC or as set forth in RCW 28B.50.535 (2) or (3). (b) Any high school graduation diploma issued by or through a community or technical college district shall certify that the diploma is issued in compliance with high school graduation requirements established by the state board of education and procedures established by the superintendent of public instruction or as set forth in RCW 28B.50.535 (2) or (3). (2) Provisions governing program for persons eighteen years of age and over. (a) The appropriate school district, community college, or technical college education official shall evaluate the previous educational records of the student and may provide evaluative testing to determine the student's educational level. The official shall recommend an appropriate course or courses of study and upon the successful completion of such study the student will be eligible for the high school diploma. (b) Satisfaction of minimum course requirements may be met by one or more of the following methods with the applicable institution granting credit verifying completion of course requirements. (i) Actual completion of courses regularly conducted in high school; (ii) Technical college; (iii) Community college; (iv) Approved correspondence or extension courses; (v) Supervised independent study; or (vi) Testing in specific subject areas. (c) The appropriate education official shall exercise reasonable judgment in appraising the educational experience of the student either in or out of a formal school program to determine the degree to which the student has satisfied the minimum credit requirements for completion of the high school program. Consideration may be given to work experience, vocational training, civic responsibilities discharged by the adult and other evidences of educational attainment. (d) A high school diploma shall be granted to each individual who satisfactorily meets the requirements for high school completion. The diploma shall be issued by the appropriate school district, community college, or technical college: Records of diplomas issued under the provisions of this subsection shall be maintained by the issuing agency. (3) Provisions governing program for persons under eighteen years of age. (a) The high school principal shall evaluate the previous educational record of the individual and prior to his or her enrollment in courses and in cooperation with the appropriate education official of a community college or technical college shall approve the program of studies leading to the high school diploma. (b) The student must be assigned a program supervisor.

WAC 180-51-060 Minimum subject areas for high school graduation — Students entering the ninth grade before July 1, 2004. (1) The minimum subject areas and credits therein shall be: SUBJECT

CREDIT

English

3

Mathematics

2

Science*

2

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SUBJECT

CREDIT

Social Studies

2 1/2

United States History and Government

(1)

Washington State History and Government

(1/2)**

Contemporary World History, Geography, and Problems

(1)**

Occupational Education***

1

Physical Education

2

Restricted Elective

****

1

*At least one credit of the two science credits shall be in a laboratory science. **See WAC 180-51-075 for equivalencies. ***"Occupational education" means credits resulting from a series of learning experiences designed to assist the student to acquire and demonstrate competency of skills under student learning goal four and which skills are required for success in current and emerging occupations. At a minimum, these competencies shall align with the definition of an exploratory course as proposed or adopted in the career and technical education program standards of the superintendent of public instruction. ****This one credit requirement must be selected from visual or performing arts or any of the subject areas listed above. Electives

5 1/2

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(2) The minimum elective credits shall be met by additional courses in the required subject areas, by specific local district requirements, or by any course offered pursuant to WAC 180-50-115. (3) In accordance with WAC 180-51-035, this section shall expire on June 30, 2014, for those students who begin the equivalent of a four-year high school program prior to July 1, 2004. (4) The state board of education and superintendent of public instruction are not authorized by law to issue a high school diploma.

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WAC 180-51-061 Minimum requirements for high school graduation — Students entering the ninth grade as of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2009. (1) The statewide minimum subject areas and credits required for high school graduation for students who enter the ninth grade or begin the equivalent of a four-year high school program as of July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2009, shall total 19 as listed below. (a) Three English credits (reading, writing, and communications) that at minimum align with grade level expectations for ninth and tenth grade, plus content that is determined by the district. Assessment shall include the tenth grade Washington assessment of student learning beginning 2008. (b) Two mathematics credits that at minimum align with mathematics grade level expectations for ninth and tenth grade, plus content that is determined by the district. Assessment shall include the tenth grade Washington assessment of student learning beginning 2008. (c) Two science credits (physical, life, and earth) that at minimum align with grade level expectations for ninth and tenth grade, plus content that is determined by the district. At least one credit in laboratory science is required which shall be defined locally. Assessment shall include the tenth grade Washington assessment of student learning beginning 2010. (d) Two and one-half social studies credits that at minimum align with the state's essential academic learning requirements in civics, economics, geography, history, and social studies skills at grade ten and/or above plus content that is determined by the district. The assessment of achieved competence in this subject area is to be determined by the local district although state law requires districts to have "assessments or other strategies" in social studies at the high school level by 2008-09. In addition, districts shall require students to complete a classroom-based assessment in civics in the eleventh or twelfth grade also by 2008-09. The state superintendent's office has developed classroom-based assessment models for districts to use (RCW 28A.230.095). The social studies requirement shall consist of the following mandatory courses or equivalencies: (i) One credit shall be required in United States history and government which shall include study of the Constitution of the United States. No other course content may be substituted as an equivalency for this requirement. (ii) Under the provisions of RCW 28A.230.170 and 28A.230.090, one-half credit shall be required in Washington state history and government which shall include study of the Constitution of the state of Washington and is encouraged to include information on the culture, history, and government of the American Indian people who were the first inhabitants of the state. (A) For purposes of the Washington state history and government requirement only, the term "secondary student" shall mean a student who is in one of the grades seven through twelve. If a district offers this course in the seventh or eighth grade, it can still count towards the state history and government graduation requirement. However, the course should only count as a high school credit if the academic level of the course exceeds the requirements for seventh and eighth grade classes and the course would qualify for high school credit, because the course is similar or equivalent to a course offered at a high school in the district as determined by the school district board of directors (RCW 28A.230.090(4)). (B) The study of the United States and Washington state Constitutions shall not be waived, but may be fulfilled through an alternative learning experience approved by the local school principal under written district policy. (C) Secondary school students who have completed and passed a state history and government course of study in another state may have the Washington state history and government requirement waived by their principal. The study of the United States and Washington state Constitutions required under RCW 28A.230.170 shall not be waived, but may be fulfilled through an alternative learning experience approved by the school principal under a written district policy. (D) After completion of the tenth grade and prior to commencement of the eleventh grade, eleventh and twelfth grade students who transfer from another state, and who have or will have earned two credits in social studies at graduation, may have the Washington state history requirement waived by their principal if without such a waiver they will not be able to graduate with their class. (iii) One credit shall be required in contemporary world history, geography, and problems. Courses in economics, sociology, civics, political science, international relations, or related courses with emphasis on current problems may be accepted as equivalencies. (e) Two health and fitness credits that at minimum align with current essential academic learning requirements at grade ten and/or above plus content that is determined by the local school district. The assessment of achieved competence in this subject area is to be determined by the local district although state

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law requires districts to have "assessments or other strategies" in health and fitness at the high school level by 2008-09. The state superintendent's office has developed classroom-based assessment models for districts to use (RCW 28A.230.095). (i) The fitness portion of the requirement shall be met by course work in fitness education. The content of fitness courses shall be determined locally under WAC 180-51-025. Suggested fitness course outlines shall be developed by the office of the superintendent of public instruction. Students may be excused from the physical portion of the fitness requirement under RCW 28A.230.050. Such excused students shall be required to substitute equivalency credits in accordance with policies of boards of directors of districts, including demonstration of the knowledge portion of the fitness requirement. (ii) "Directed athletics" shall be interpreted to include community-based organized athletics. (f) One arts credit that at minimum is aligned with current essential academic learning requirements at grade ten and/or above plus content that is determined by the local school district. The assessment of achieved competence in this subject area is to be determined by the local district although state law requires districts to have "assessments or other strategies" in arts at the high school level by 2008-09. The state superintendent's office has developed classroom-based assessment models for districts to use (RCW 28A.230.095). The essential content in this subject area may be satisfied in the visual or performing arts. (g) One credit in occupational education. "Occupational education" means credits resulting from a series of learning experiences designed to assist the student to acquire and demonstrate competency of skills under student learning goal four and which skills are required for success in current and emerging occupations. At a minimum, these competencies shall align with the definition of an exploratory course as proposed or adopted in the career and technical education program standards of the office of the superintendent of public instruction. The assessment of achieved competence in this subject area is determined at the local district level. (h) Five and one-half electives: Study in a world language other than English or study in a world culture may satisfy any or all of the required electives. The assessment of achieved competence in these subject areas is determined at the local district level. (i) Each student shall complete a culminating project for graduation. The project shall consist of the student demonstrating both their learning competencies and preparations related to learning goals three and four. Each district shall define the process to implement this graduation requirement, including assessment criteria, in written district policy. (j) Each student shall have a high school and beyond plan for their high school experience, including what they expect to do the year following graduation. (k) Each student shall attain a certificate of academic achievement or certificate of individual achievement. The tenth grade Washington assessment of student learning and Washington alternate assessment system shall determine attainment. (2) State board of education approved private schools under RCW 28A.305.130(5) may, but are not required to, align their curriculums with the state learning goals under RCW 28A.150.210 or the essential academic learning requirements under RCW 28A.655.070.

WAC 180-51-066 Minimum requirements for high school graduation — Students entering the ninth grade on or after July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2012. (1) The statewide minimum subject areas and credits required for high school graduation for students who enter the ninth grade or begin the equivalent of a four-year high school program as of July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2012, shall total twenty as listed below. (a) Three English credits (reading, writing, and communications) that at minimum align with grade level expectations for ninth and tenth grade, plus content that is determined by the district. Assessment shall include the tenth grade Washington assessment of student learning beginning 2008. (b) Three mathematics credits that align with the high school mathematics standards as developed and revised by the office of superintendent of public instruction and satisfy the requirements set forth below: (i) Unless otherwise provided for in (b)(iv) through (vii) of this subsection, the three mathematics credits required under this section must include: (A) Algebra 1 or integrated mathematics I; (B) Geometry or integrated mathematics II; and (C) Algebra 2 or integrated mathematics III. (ii) A student may elect to pursue a third credit of high school-level mathematics, other than algebra 2 or integrated mathematics III if all of the following requirements are met: (A) The student's elective choice is based on a career oriented program of study identified in the student's

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high school and beyond plan that is currently being pursued by the student; (B) The student's parent(s)/guardian(s) (or designee for the student if a parent or guardian is unavailable) agree that the third credit of mathematics elected is a more appropriate course selection than algebra 2 or integrated mathematics III because it will better serve the student's education and career goals; (C) A meeting is held with the student, the parent(s)/guardian(s) (or designee for the student if a parent or guardian is unavailable), and a high school representative for the purpose of discussing the student's high school and beyond plan and advising the student of the requirements for credit bearing two- and four-year college level mathematics courses; and (D) The school has the parent(s)/guardian(s) (or designee for the student if a parent or guardian is unavailable) sign a form acknowledging that the meeting with a high school representative has occurred, the information as required was discussed, and the parent(s)/guardian(s) (or designee for the student if a parent or guardian is unavailable) agree that the third credit of mathematics elected is a more appropriate course selection given the student's education and career goals. (iii) Courses in (b)(i) and (ii) of this subsection may be taken currently in the following combinations: (A) Algebra 1 or integrated mathematics I may be taken concurrently with geometry or integrated mathematics II. (B) Geometry or integrated mathematics II may be taken concurrently with algebra 2 or integrated mathematics III or a third credit of mathematics to the extent authorized in (b)(ii) of this subsection. (iv) Equivalent career and technical education (CTE) mathematics courses meeting the requirements set forth in RCW 28A.230.097 can be taken for credit instead of any of the mathematics courses set forth in (b)(i) of this subsection if the CTE mathematics courses are recorded on the student's transcript using the equivalent academic high school department designation and course title. (v) A student who prior to ninth grade successfully completed algebra 1 or integrated mathematics I; and/or geometry or integrated mathematics II, but does not request high school credit for such course(s) as provided in RCW 28A.230.090, may either: (A) Repeat the course(s) for credit in high school; or (B) Complete three credits of mathematics as follows: (I) A student who has successfully completed algebra 1 or integrated mathematics I shall: • Earn the first high school credit in geometry or integrated mathematics II; • Earn the second high school credit in algebra 2 or integrated mathematics III; and • Earn the third high school credit in a math course that is consistent with the student's education and career goals. (II) A student who has successfully completed algebra 1 or integrated mathematics I, and geometry or integrated mathematics II, shall: • Earn the first high school credit in algebra 2 or integrated mathematics III; and • Earn the second and third credits in mathematics courses that are consistent with the educational and career goals of the student. (vi) A student who satisfactorily demonstrates competency in algebra 1 or integrated mathematics I pursuant to a written district policy, but does not receive credit under the provisions of WAC 180-51-050, shall complete three credits of high school mathematics in the following sequence: • Earn the first high school credit in geometry or integrated mathematics II; • Earn the second high school credit in algebra 2 or integrated mathematics III; and • Earn the third credit in a mathematics course that is consistent with the student's education and career goals. (vii) A student who satisfactorily demonstrates competency in algebra 1 or integrated mathematics I and geometry or integrated mathematics II pursuant to a written district policy, but does not receive credit for the courses under the provisions of WAC 180-51-050, shall complete three credits of high school mathematics in the following sequence: • Earn the first high school credit in algebra 2 or integrated mathematics III; • Earn the second and third high school credits in courses that are consistent with the educational and career goals of the student. (c) Two science credits (physical, life, and earth) that at minimum align with grade level expectations for ninth and tenth grade, plus content that is determined by the district. At least one credit in laboratory science is required which shall be defined locally. Assessment shall include the tenth grade Washington assessment of student learning beginning 2010. (d) Two and one-half social studies credits that at minimum align with the state's essential academic

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learning requirements in civics, economics, geography, history, and social studies skills at grade ten and/or above plus content that is determined by the district. The assessment of achieved competence in this subject area is to be determined by the local district although state law requires districts to have "assessments or other strategies" in social studies at the high school level by 2008-09. In addition, districts shall require students to complete a classroom-based assessment in civics in the eleventh or twelfth grade also by 2008-09. The state superintendent's office has developed classroom-based assessment models for districts to use (RCW 28A.230.095). The social studies requirement shall consist of the following mandatory courses or equivalencies: (i) One credit shall be required in United States history and government which shall include study of the Constitution of the United States. No other course content may be substituted as an equivalency for this requirement. (ii) Under the provisions of RCW 28A.230.170 and 28A.230.090, one-half credit shall be required in Washington state history and government which shall include study of the Constitution of the state of Washington and is encouraged to include information on the culture, history, and government of the American Indian people who were the first inhabitants of the state. (A) For purposes of the Washington state history and government requirement only, the term "secondary student" shall mean a student who is in one of the grades seven through twelve. If a district offers this course in the seventh or eighth grade, it can still count towards the state history and government graduation requirement. However, the course should only count as a high school credit if the academic level of the course exceeds the requirements for seventh and eighth grade classes and the course would qualify for high school credit, because the course is similar or equivalent to a course offered at a high school in the district as determined by the school district board of directors (RCW 28A.230.090(4)). (B) The study of the United States and Washington state Constitutions shall not be waived, but may be fulfilled through an alternative learning experience approved by the local school principal under written district policy. (C) Secondary school students who have completed and passed a state history and government course of study in another state may have the Washington state history and government requirement waived by their principal. The study of the United States and Washington state Constitutions required under RCW 28A.230.170 shall not be waived, but may be fulfilled through an alternative learning experience approved by the school principal under a written district policy. (D) After completion of the tenth grade and prior to commencement of the eleventh grade, eleventh and twelfth grade students who transfer from another state, and who have or will have earned two credits in social studies at graduation, may have the Washington state history requirement waived by their principal if without such a waiver they will not be able to graduate with their class. (iii) One credit shall be required in contemporary world history, geography, and problems. Courses in economics, sociology, civics, political science, international relations, or related courses with emphasis on current problems may be accepted as equivalencies. (e) Two health and fitness credits that at minimum align with current essential academic learning requirements at grade ten and/or above plus content that is determined by the local school district. The assessment of achieved competence in this subject area is to be determined by the local district although state law requires districts to have "assessments or other strategies" in health and fitness at the high school level by 2008-09. The state superintendent's office has developed classroom-based assessment models for districts to use (RCW 28A.230.095). (i) The fitness portion of the requirement shall be met by course work in fitness education. The content of fitness courses shall be determined locally under WAC 180-51-025. Suggested fitness course outlines shall be developed by the office of the superintendent of public instruction. Students may be excused from the physical portion of the fitness requirement under RCW 28A.230.050. Such excused students shall be required to substitute equivalency credits in accordance with policies of boards of directors of districts, including demonstration of the knowledge portion of the fitness requirement. (ii) "Directed athletics" shall be interpreted to include community-based organized athletics. (f) One arts credit that at minimum is aligned with current essential academic learning requirements at grade ten and/or above plus content that is determined by the local school district. The assessment of achieved competence in this subject area is to be determined by the local district although state law requires districts to have "assessments or other strategies" in arts at the high school level by 2008-09. The state superintendent's office has developed classroom-based assessment models for districts to use (RCW 28A.230.095). The essential content in this subject area may be satisfied in the visual or performing arts. (g) One credit in occupational education. 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learning experiences designed to assist the student to acquire and demonstrate competency of skills under student learning goal four and which skills are required for success in current and emerging occupations. At a minimum, these competencies shall align with the definition of an exploratory course as proposed or adopted in the career and technical education program standards of the office of the superintendent of public instruction. The assessment of achieved competence in this subject area is determined at the local district level. (h) Five and one-half electives: Study in a world language other than English or study in a world culture may satisfy any or all of the required electives. The assessment of achieved competence in these subject areas is determined at the local district level. (i) Each student shall complete a culminating project for graduation. The project shall consist of the student demonstrating both their learning competencies and preparations related to learning goals three and four. Each district shall define the process to implement this graduation requirement, including assessment criteria, in written district policy. (j) Each student shall have a high school and beyond plan for their high school experience, including what they expect to do the year following graduation. (k) Each student shall attain a certificate of academic achievement or certificate of individual achievement. The tenth grade Washington assessment of student learning and Washington alternate assessment system shall determine attainment. (2) State board of education approved private schools under RCW 28A.305.130(5) may, but are not required to, align their curriculums with the state learning goals under RCW 28A.150.210 or the essential academic learning requirements under RCW 28A.655.070.

WAC 180-51-067 State subject and credit requirements for high school graduation — Students entering the ninth grade on or after July 1, 2012. The statewide subject areas and credits required for high school graduation, beginning July 1, 2012, for students who enter the ninth grade or begin the equivalent of a four-year high school program, shall total twenty as provided below. All credits are to be aligned with the state's essential academic learning requirements (learning standards) for the subject. The content of any course shall be determined by the local school district. (1) Four English credits. (2) Three mathematics credits that satisfy the requirements set forth below: (a) Unless otherwise provided for in (d) through (g) of this subsection, the three mathematics credits required under this section must include: (i) Algebra 1 or integrated mathematics I; (ii) Geometry or integrated mathematics II; and (iii) Algebra 2 or integrated mathematics III. (b) A student may elect to pursue a third credit of high school-level mathematics, other than algebra 2 or integrated mathematics III, if all of the following requirements are met: (i) The student's elective choice is based on a career oriented program of study identified in the student's high school and beyond plan that is currently being pursued by the student; (ii) The student's parent(s)/guardian(s) (or designee for the student if a parent or guardian is unavailable) agree that the third credit of mathematics elected is a more appropriate course selection than algebra 2 or integrated mathematics III because it will better serve the student's education and career goals; (iii) A meeting is held with the student, the parent(s)/guardian(s) (or designee for the student if a parent or guardian is unavailable), and a high school representative for the purpose of discussing the student's high school and beyond plan and advising the student of the requirements for credit bearing two- and four-year college level mathematics courses; and (iv) The school has the parent(s)/guardian(s) (or designee for the student if a parent or guardian is unavailable) sign a form acknowledging that the meeting with a high school representative has occurred, the information as required was discussed, and the parent(s)/guardian(s) (or designee for the student if a parent or guardian is unavailable) agree that the third credit of mathematics elected is a more appropriate course selection given the student's education and career goals. (c) Courses in (a) and (b) of this subsection may be taken currently in the following combinations: (i) Algebra 1 or integrated mathematics I may be taken concurrently with geometry or integrated mathematics II. (ii) Geometry or integrated mathematics II may be taken concurrently with algebra 2 or integrated mathematics III or a third credit of mathematics to the extent authorized in (b) of this subsection. (d) Equivalent career and technical education (CTE) mathematics courses meeting the requirements set forth

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in RCW 28A.230.097 can be taken for credit instead of any of the mathematics courses set forth in (a) of this subsection if the CTE mathematics courses are recorded on the student's transcript using the equivalent academic high school department designation and course title. (e) A student who prior to ninth grade successfully completed algebra 1 or integrated mathematics I; and/or geometry or integrated mathematics II, but does not request high school credit for such course(s) as provided in RCW 28A.230.090, may either: (i) Repeat the course(s) for credit in high school; or (ii) Complete three credits of mathematics as follows: (A) A student who has successfully completed algebra 1 or integrated mathematics I shall: • Earn the first high school credit in geometry or integrated mathematics II; • Earn the second high school credit in algebra 2 or integrated mathematics III; and • Earn the third high school credit in a math course that is consistent with the student's education and career goals. (B) A student who has successfully completed algebra 1 or integrated mathematics I, and geometry or integrated mathematics II, shall: • Earn the first high school credit in algebra 2 or integrated mathematics III; and • Earn the second and third credits in mathematics courses that are consistent with the educational and career goals of the student. (f) A student who satisfactorily demonstrates competency in algebra 1 or integrated mathematics I pursuant to a written district policy, but does not receive credit under the provisions of WAC 180-51-050, shall complete three credits of high school mathematics in the following sequence: • Earn the first high school credit in geometry or integrated mathematics II; • Earn the second high school credit in algebra 2 or integrated mathematics III; and • Earn the third credit in a mathematics course that is consistent with the student's education and career goals. (g) A student who satisfactorily demonstrates competency in algebra 1 or integrated mathematics I and geometry or integrated mathematics II pursuant to a written district policy, but does not receive credit for the courses under the provisions of WAC 180-51-050, shall complete three credits of high school mathematics in the following sequence: • Earn the first high school credit in algebra 2 or integrated mathematics III; • Earn the second and third high school credits in courses that are consistent with the educational and career goals of the student. (3) Two science credits, at least one of the two credits must be in laboratory science. (4) Three social studies credits (2.5 credits prescribed courses, plus a .5 credit social studies elective) and a noncredit requirement. The social studies requirement shall consist of the following mandatory courses or equivalencies: (a) One credit shall be required in United States history. (b) Successful completion of Washington state history and government shall be required, subject to the provisions of RCW 28A.230.170; RCW 28A.230.090 and WAC 392-410-120, and shall consider including information on the culture, history, and government of the American Indian peoples who were the first inhabitants of the state. Successful completion must be noted on each student's transcript. The Washington state history and government requirement may be waived by the principal for students who: (i) Have successfully completed a state history and government course of study in another state; or (ii) are in eleventh or twelfth grade and who have not completed a course of study in Washington's history and state government because of previous residence outside the state. (c) One credit shall be required in contemporary world history, geography, and problems. Courses in economics, sociology, civics, political science, international relations, or related courses with emphasis on contemporary world problems may be accepted as equivalencies. (d) One-half credit shall be required in civics and include at a minimum the content listed in RCW 28A.230.093. (5) Two health and fitness credits (.5 credit health; 1.5 credits fitness). Students may be excused from the fitness requirement under RCW 28A.230.050. Such excused students shall be required to demonstrate proficiency/competency in the knowledge portion of the fitness requirement, in accordance with written district policy. (6) One arts credit. The essential content in this subject area may be satisfied in the visual or performing arts.

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(7) One credit in occupational education. "Occupational education" means credits resulting from a series of learning experiences designed to assist the student to acquire and demonstrate competency of skills under student learning goal four and which skills are required for success in current and emerging occupations. At a minimum, these competencies shall align with the definition of an exploratory course as contained in the career and technical education (CTE) program standards of the office of the superintendent of public instruction. (a) Students who earn a graduation requirement credit through a CTE course locally determined to be equivalent to a non-CTE course will not be required to earn a second credit in the non-CTE course subject; the single CTE course meets two graduation requirements. (b) Students who earn a graduation requirement credit in a non-CTE course locally determined to be equivalent to a CTE course will not be required to earn a second credit in the CTE course subject; the single non-CTE course meets two graduation requirements. (c) Students satisfying the requirement in (a) or (b) of this subsection will need to earn five elective credits instead of four; total credits required for graduation will not change. (8) Four credits of electives. (9) Each student shall complete a culminating project for graduation. The project shall consist of the student demonstrating both their learning competencies and preparations related to learning goals three and four. Each district shall define the process to implement this graduation requirement, including assessment criteria, in written district policy. (10) Each student shall have a high school and beyond plan for their high school experience, including what they expect to do the year following graduation. (11) Students who complete and pass all required International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme courses are considered to have satisfied state subject and credit requirements for graduation from a public high school, subject to the provisions of RCW 28A.230.090, 28A.230.170, and chapter 28A.230 RCW. (12) A school district may obtain a two-year extension from the effective date for the implementation of the four credits of English and/or the three credits of social studies required under this section upon the filing of a written resolution by the district's school board with the state board of education stating the district's intent to delay implementation of the increased English and/or social studies requirements effective for the class of 2016. The resolution must be filed by June 1, 2012. A district filing a timely resolution with the state board of education shall maintain the English, social studies, and elective credits in effect under WAC 180-51-066 for the period of the extension.

WAC 180-51-075 Social studies requirement – Mandatory courses – Equivalencies. The social studies requirement in WAC 180-51-060 shall consist of the following mandatory courses or equivalencies: (1) Pursuant to WAC 180-51-060, one credit shall be required in United States history and government which shall include study of the Constitution of the United States. No other course content may be substituted as an equivalency for this requirement. (2)(a) Pursuant to the provisions of RCW 28A.230.170, 28A.230.090, and WAC 180-51-060, one-half credit shall be required in Washington state history and government which shall include study of the Constitution of the state of Washington and is encouraged to include information on the culture, history, and government of the American Indian people who were the first inhabitants of the state. (b) Secondary school students who have completed and passed a state history and government course of study in another state may have the Washington state history and government requirement waived by their principal. The study of the United States and Washington state Constitutions required under RCW 28A.230.170 shall not be waived, but may be fulfilled through an alternative learning experience approved by the school principal pursuant to a written district policy. For purposes of this subsection the term "secondary school students" shall mean a student who is in one of the grades seven through twelve. (c) After completion of the tenth grade and prior to commencement of the eleventh grade, eleventh and twelfth grade students who transfer from another state, and who have or will have earned two credits in social studies at graduation, may have the Washington state history requirement waived by their principal if without such a waiver they will not be able to graduate with their class. (3) Pursuant to WAC 180-51-060, one credit shall be required in contemporary world history, geography, and problems. Courses in economics, sociology, civics, political science, international relations, or related courses with emphasis on current problems may be accepted as equivalencies.

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WAC 180-51-095 Temporary exemption from course and credit requirements. Annual exemptions to the definition of an annualized high school credit may be granted upon the request of an approved private school which offers evidence that delineates content, time, or competency assessments which are substantially equivalent to the definition stated in WAC 180-51-050. The waiver process shall be administered by the superintendent of public instruction.

WAC 180-51-107 Alternative high school graduation requirements. Alternative high school graduation requirements may be established under WAC 180-18-055.

WAC 180-51-115 Procedures for granting high school graduation credits for students with special educational needs. (1) No student shall be denied the opportunity to earn a high school diploma solely because of limitations on the student's ability. The board of directors of districts granting high school diplomas shall adopt written policies, including procedures, for meeting the unique limitations of each student. Such procedures may provide for: (a) The extension of time the student remains in school up to and including the school year in which such student reaches twenty-one years of age; (b) A special education program in accordance with chapter 28A.155 RCW if the student is eligible; and (c) Special accommodations for individual students, or in lieu thereof, exemption from any requirement in this chapter, if such requirement impedes the student's progress toward graduation and there is a direct relationship between the failure to meet the requirement and the student's limitation. (2) Unless otherwise prohibited by federal or state special education laws, such procedures may not provide for exemption from the certificate of academic achievement graduation requirement under RCW 28A.655.060 (3)(c).

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Chapter 181-85 WAC Professional certification — continuing education requirement Last Update: 8/07/12 WAC SECTIONS 181-85-005 181-85-010 181-85-015 181-85-020 181-85-025 181-85-030 181-85-032 181-85-033

181-85-035 181-85-040 181-85-045 181-85-075 181-85-077 181-85-085 181-85-100 181-85-105 181-85-106 181-85-107 181-85-108 181-85-109 181-85-130 181-85-200 181-85-205 181-85-210 181-85-211 181-85-215 181-85-220 181-85-225

Authority. Purpose. Public policy goal. Effective date and applicable certificates. Continuing education—Definition. Continuing education credit hour—Definition. Continuing education credit hour—Definition—Internships. Continuing education credit hour—Definition—Professional growth team consultation and collaboration—School accreditation site visit team participation—National Board for Professional Teaching Standards assessment—Supervisors—First peoples' language, culture and oral tribal traditions. Lapse date—Definition. Lapsed—Definition. Approved in-service education agency—Definition. Continuing education requirement. Continuing education credit—ESAs. In-service education records. Calculation of lapse dates. SPI initial notice to certificate holders of continuing education requirement. Filing requirement with SPI. Documentation requirement. Documentation retention period. SPI audits of documentation. Reinstatement of lapsed certificate. In-service education approval standards. Required recordkeeping by approved in-service education agencies. Assurances of compliance with program and recordkeeping standards. Annual approval procedures. Selective audit of records of in-service education agencies. Noncompliance—Substantial compliance rule. Appeal to professional educator standards board.

WAC 181-85-005 Authority. The authority for this chapter is RCW 28A.410.010 which authorizes the state board of education to establish, publish, and enforce rules and regulations determining eligibility for and certification of personnel employed in the common schools of this state. (Note: RCW 28A.195.010 (3)(a) requires most private school classroom teachers to hold appropriate Washington state certification with few exceptions.)

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WAC 181-85-010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to set forth policies and procedures for a program of continuing education as a condition to the validity of certain professional certificates issued by the superintendent of public instruction pursuant to rules and regulations of the state board of education.

WAC 181-85-015 Public policy goal. The public policy goal of this chapter is to promote, recognize, and require the continuing professional and educational development of educators who are certified to practice their professions in the elementary and secondary schools of this state.

WAC 181-85-020 Effective date and applicable certificates. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the following certificates issued on or after August 31, 1987: (1) Continuing certificates as provided in chapter 181-79A WAC. (2) Standard certificates as provided under previous standards of the professional educator standards board. (3) Professional certificates as provided in chapter 181-79A WAC. (4) Provided, That applicants who have completed all requirements for a continuing or standard certificates prior to August 31, 1987, and who apply for such certificate prior to July 1, 1988, and applicants who have completed all requirements for a continuing or standard certificate except one of the three-years experience requirement prior to August 31, 1987, and who completes such requirement and applies prior to August 31, 1988, shall be exempt from the continuing education requirements of this chapter.

WAC 181-85-025 Continuing education — Definition. As used in this chapter, the term "continuing education" shall mean: (1) All college and/or university credit, normally 100 level or higher, awarded by a regionally accredited institution of higher education, pursuant to WAC 181-78A-010 (6). (2) All continuing education credit hours awarded by a vocational-technical college pursuant to WAC 181-85-030(3) and all continuing education credit hours awarded in conformance with the in-service education procedures and standards specified in this chapter by an approved in-service education agency. (3) All continuing education credit hours awarded through a business, industry, or government internship that meets the requirements of chapter 181-83 WAC, Internships. (4) All continuing education credit hours awarded in conformance with WAC 181-85-033 and 181-85-034.

WAC 181-85-030 Continuing education credit hour — Definition. As used in this chapter, the term "continuing education credit hour" shall mean: (1) For each college or university semester hour credit, fifteen hours of continuing education credit hours shall be granted. (2) For each college or university quarter hour credit, ten hours of continuing education credit hours shall be granted. (3) For each sixty minutes of instruction in coursework provided by a vocational-technical college, one continuing education credit hour shall be granted. (4) For each sixty minutes of approved in-service education including reasonable time for breaks and passing time, one continuing education credit hour shall be granted. In the application of this subsection, the in-service education provider shall determine what is reasonable. (5) In the application of this section, approved in-service credit hours shall not include: (a) Routine staff meetings -- such as district, building, or area meetings within an agency, district, or building -- to discuss or explain operational policies or administrative practices within the agency, district, or building; (b) Business meetings of professional associations to discuss operational policies or practices of the association; (c) Social hours or actual meal time. (6) In the application of this section, for the purpose of official records of the amount of in-service credit hours, the in-service provider or the superintendent of public instruction shall round continuing education credit hours down to the nearest half hour of credits actually completed -- i.e., .50, and .00 -- and in no case shall an applicant receive credit for an in-service program that was less than a total of three continuing education credit hours.

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WAC 181-85-032 Continuing education credit hour — Definition — Internships. Notwithstanding the provisions of WAC 181-85-030(6), for each forty clock hours of participation in an approved internship with a business, industry, or government agency under chapter 181-83 WAC, ten continuing education credit hours shall be granted.

WAC 181-85-033 Continuing education credit hour — Definition — Professional growth team consultation and collaboration — School accreditation site visit team participation — National Board for Professional Teaching Standards assessment — Supervisors — First peoples' language, culture and oral tribal traditions. (1) Notwithstanding any provisions of this chapter to the contrary, for consultation and collaboration as a member of an approved professional growth team, as defined by WAC 181-78A-010 and 181-79A-030, members of a professional growth team, excluding the candidate, shall receive the equivalent of three continuing education credit hours. The team member may not receive more than the equivalent of six continuing education credit hours, as defined by this section, during a calendar year period. (2) A person holding a valid educational certificate pursuant to RCW 28A.410.010 shall receive the equivalent of ten continuing education credit hours for serving on a school accreditation site visit team. The person may not receive more than the equivalent of twenty continuing education credit hours during a calendar year period. (3)(a) Notwithstanding any provisions of this chapter to the contrary, individuals officially designated as a supervisor by a college/university, school district, educational service district, an approved private school, a state agency providing educational services to students or the superintendent of public instruction, a person holding a valid educational certificate pursuant to RCW 28A.410.010 shall receive the equivalent of ten continuing education credit hours for service as a supervisor. The person may not receive more than the equivalent of twenty continuing education credit hours during a calendar year period. (b) The term "supervisor" shall mean individuals officially designated as a supervisor by a college/university, school district, educational service district, an approved private school, a state agency providing educational services to students, or the office of superintendent of public instruction for supervising the training of teacher interns, administrative interns, educational staff associate interns, and paraprofessionals. (4) A person holding a valid educational certificate pursuant to RCW 28A.410.010 shall receive the equivalent of forty-five continuing education credit hours for completion of an assessment process as part of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certificate application. Upon achieving National Board certification, the individual shall receive the equivalent of an additional forty-five continuing education credit hours for a total of ninety continuing education credit hours per National Board certificate. (5) Notwithstanding any provisions of this chapter to the contrary, teachers who achieve the professional certification through the external assessment per WAC 181-79A-206 will receive the equivalent of one hundred fifty continuing education credit hours. (6) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, individuals who receive in-service training or continuing education according to RCW 28A.415.020(6) in first peoples' language, culture and oral tribal traditions provided by a sovereign tribal government participating in the Washington state first peoples' language, culture and oral tribal traditions teacher certification program authorized under RCW 28A.410.045 shall be considered approved in-service training or approved continuing education under this section. (7) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, individuals who serve as scorers for the Washington teacher performance assessment shall receive the equivalent of ten continuing education credit hours for each four assessments scored, provided that an individual may not receive more than the equivalent of twenty continuing education credit hours during a calendar year period. Additionally, individuals who receive initial training as scorers for the Washington teacher performance assessment shall receive the equivalent of ten continuing education credit hours. (8) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, individuals who serve as scorers for the Washington ProTeach Portfolio assessment shall receive the equivalent of ten continuing education credit hours for completing one full scoring session during a calendar year, provided that an individual may not receive more than the equivalent of twenty continuing education credit hours during a calendar year period. Individuals who receive initial training as scorers for the Washington ProTeach Portfolio assessment shall receive the equivalent of ten additional continuing education credit hours.

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WAC 181-85-035 Lapse date — Definition. As used in this chapter, the term "lapse date" shall mean the date upon which the professional certificate affected by this chapter will lapse if the holder fails to complete the continuing education requirement, including the filing requirement of this chapter.

WAC 181-85-040 Lapsed — Definition. As used in this chapter, the term "lapsed" shall mean that the certificate has expired and such certificate is no longer valid under the laws of the state of Washington.

WAC 181-85-045 Approved in-service education agency — Definition. As used in this chapter, the term "approved in-service education agency" shall mean an agency approved by the professional educator standards board to provide in-service education programs and to grant continuing education credit hours to all or a selective group of educators. Such agency must demonstrate the following characteristics: (1) The agency is one of the following entities or a department or section within such entities: (a) A college or university referenced in WAC 181-85-025(1); (b) An organization which for the purpose of this chapter shall mean any local, state, regional, or national nonprofit organization which offers in-service education programs to teachers, administrators, and/or educational staff associates; (c) A school district, an educational service district, the superintendent of public instruction, or any state or national agency; or (d) An approved private school which for the purpose of this chapter shall mean the same as provided in WAC 180-90-112. (2) The agency has either a committee or board of directors which provides prior approval to proposed inservice education programs on the basis that the proposed programs are designed to meet the program standards set forth in WAC 181-85-200. In the case of school districts or educational service districts the committee shall be composed of the same representatives as required by RCW 28A.415.040 -- i.e., "representatives from the ranks of administrators, building principals, teachers, classified and support personnel . . . , . . . the public, and . . . institution(s) of higher education, . . . ."

WAC 181-85-075 Continuing education requirement. Continuing education requirements are as follows: (1) Each holder of a continuing certificate affected by this chapter shall be required to complete during a fiveyear period one hundred fifty continuing education credit hours, as defined in WAC 181-85-025 and 181-85-030, prior to the lapse date of the first issue of the continuing certificate and during each five-year period between subsequent lapse dates as calculated in WAC 181-85-100. (2) Individuals holding a valid continuing certificate in subsection (1) of this section may choose to renew the certificate via annual professional growth plans developed since the certificate was issued in collaboration with the professional growth team as defined in WAC 181-79A-030. The professional growth plans must document formalized learning opportunities and professional development activities that relate to the standards and "career level" benchmarks defined in WAC 181-79A-207 for teachers, WAC 181-78A-540(1) for administrators, or WAC 181-78A-540(2) for educational staff associates. For educators holding multiple certificates in chapter 181-85 WAC or WAC 181-79A-251, a professional growth plan for teacher, administrator, or educational staff associate shall meet the requirement for all certificates held by an individual which is affected by this section. Each completed annual professional growth plan shall receive the equivalent of thirty continuing education credit hours. (3) Provided, That each holder of a continuing or a standard certificate affected by this chapter may present a copy of a valid certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in lieu of the completion of the continuing education credit hours required by this chapter. (4) Each holder of a continuing school psychologist certificate affected by this chapter may present a copy of a valid National Certified School Psychologist certificate issued by the National Association of School Psychologists in lieu of the completion of the continuing education credit hours required by this chapter.

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WAC 181-85-077 Continuing education credit — ESAs. Educational staff associates may use credits or clock hours that satisfy continuing education requirements for state professional licensure toward fulfilling professional educator standards board continuing education certification requirements.

WAC 181-85-085 In-service education records. Holders of certificates affected by this chapter shall retain the necessary in-service records from the approved in-service provider for the purpose of any audit by the superintendent of public instruction. Such holders shall be notified on such form that the intentional misrepresentation of a material fact on such form subjects the holder to revocation of his or her certificate pursuant to chapter 181-86 WAC and that a copy of such completed form should be retained by the holder for possible disputes arising under this chapter and for other purposes that may arise, including verification of in-service hours completed for a current or prospective employer.

WAC 181-85-100 Calculation of lapse dates. The lapse dates of certificates affected by this chapter shall be calculated as follows: (1) Certificates issued prior to June 30 of a calendar year shall have the lapse date of the certificate calculated on the basis such certificate was issued on June 30 of the same calendar year regardless of the date of issuance. (2) Certificates issued July 1 or later in the calendar year shall have the lapse date of the certificate calculated on the basis that such certificate was issued on June 30 of the next calendar year regardless of the date of issuance. (3) If a holder of an affected professional certificate qualifies for a different affected professional certificate -e.g., a holder of a continuing teaching certificate who subsequently qualifies for a continuing administrative certificate -- the lapse dates of the new affected professional certificate shall be the same as provided on the first affected certificate. (4) All valid continuing certificates scheduled to lapse on August 31 of a given year shall be valid until June 30 of the following year.

WAC 181-85-105 SPI initial notice to certificate holders of continuing education requirement. Upon issuance or reinstatement of an affected professional certificate, the superintendent of public instruction shall notify the holder of the lapse date and the continuing education requirements of this chapter and the holder's responsibility to keep accurate records demonstrating attendance at approved in-service education programs. In addition, the superintendent of public instruction shall make available to the certificate holder a form which indicates compliance with the continuing education requirements and which includes instruction for filing the report with the superintendent of public instruction.

WAC 181-85-106 Filing requirement with SPI. Each certificate holder, affected by the continuing education requirements of this chapter, shall be responsible for filing with the superintendent of public instruction, prior to the lapse date, a verification form supplied by the superintendent of public instruction, which indicates compliance with the continuing education requirements of this chapter. Such form shall: (1) Provide space for indicating how the certificate holder met the continuing education requirement. (2) Include an attestment by the certificate holder as to the accuracy of the information provided. (3) State thereon that misrepresentation of any fact shall be an act of unprofessional conduct for which the holder's certificate may be revoked.

WAC 181-85-107 Documentation requirement. Each certificate holder filing a report with the superintendent of public instruction shall be responsible for retaining records which document compliance with the continuing education requirements. Such documents shall include: (1) In-service registration forms approved by the superintendent of public instruction and furnished by an approved in-service education agency. (2) College and university grade sheets or transcripts which indicate completion of courses.

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(3) Any official correspondence from an approved in-service agency which verifies completion of three or more clock hours.

WAC 181-85-108 Documentation retention period. Documents indicating compliance with the continuing education requirement must be retained by the certificate holder for one year after the lapse date or until such documentation is audited by the superintendent of public instruction, whichever is earlier.

WAC 181-85-109 SPI audits of documentation. Continuing education compliance forms filed with the superintendent of public instruction shall be audited by the superintendent of public instruction on a selective basis, which may include responses to complaints or other evidence of possible noncompliance, with the number of actual audits per year left to the discretion of the superintendent of public instruction. Such audit may consist of requesting the affected certificate holder to supply the superintendent of public instruction copies of the documents which indicate compliance and/or may consist of any other audit procedure deemed necessary by the superintendent of public instruction in order to check compliance.

WAC 181-85-130 Reinstatement of lapsed certificate. A holder of a lapsed certificate may reinstate such lapsed certificate by presenting evidence to the superintendent of public instruction of completing the continuing education credit hour requirement within the previous five years from the date of reinstatement application. The next lapse dates on a reinstated professional certificate shall be recalculated and shall be the same as if a new certificate under the provisions of WAC 18185-100.

WAC 181-85-200 In-service education approval standards. In-service education programs provided by approved in-service education agencies shall meet the following program standards: (1) The objectives of the in-service program -- i.e., intended outcomes -- shall be written for each in-service education program. (2) The content of the in-service education program shall be set forth in a program agenda which shall specify the topics to be covered, the days and times of each presentation, and the names and short description of qualifications of each instructor -- e.g., degrees and current professional position. (3) All in-service education instructors shall have academic and/or professional experience which specifically qualifies them to conduct the in-service education program -- e.g., a person with expertise in a particular subject, field, or occupation. (4) Program materials, including the program agenda, prepared, designed, or selected for the in-service education program shall be available to all attendees. (5) Activities must relate to opportunities for participants to collect and analyze evidence related to student learning; professional certificate standards; school and district improvement efforts; K-12 frameworks and curriculum alignment; research-based instructional strategies and assessment practices; content of current or anticipated assignment; advocacy for students and leadership, supervision, mentoring/coaching; and/or building a collaborative learning community. (6) The in-service education program shall be evaluated by the participants to determine: (a) The extent to which the written objectives have been met; (b) Participant perception of relevance and quality of the offering; (c) The extent to which activities identified in subsection (5) of this section, addressed by the in-service program, have been met; and (d) Suggestions for improving the in-service education program if repeated. (7) The in-service education agency shall compile the evaluations required in subsection (6) of this section in summary form. Summary evaluation results for each in-service education agency offering shall be posted on the in-service education agency web site accessible to prospective participants and to office of superintendent of public instruction staff for review. Provided, That if the in-service education agency does not host a web site, summary evaluation results shall be included as part of the approval renewal process. (8) The designated administrator of each in-service education program shall assess the value and success of such program and periodically report his or her findings to the governing or advisory board which authorized the in-service program.

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(9) The standards for recordkeeping as provided in WAC 181-85-205 shall apply. (10) The in-service education agency must permit a designated representative of the superintendent of public instruction to attend the in-service education program at no charge and permit such representative to receive a copy of the program materials required by subsection (4) of this section also at no charge. (11) The in-service education agency must provide each registrant with appropriate forms for claiming continuing education credit hours. (12) Note: The provisions of this section do not apply to credit hours awarded by a college or university or course work continuing education hours awarded by a vocational-technical college.

WAC 181-85-205 Required recordkeeping by approved in-service education agencies. Each approved in-service education agency shall provide the following record service: (1) Documentation that the in-service education program, including the program agenda, received approval by the board or committee provided in WAC 181-85-045(2) prior to offering the in-service program. (2) A copy of the summary of evaluations required by WAC 181-85-200(5); and (3) A copy of the minutes of the board or advisory committee which demonstrates that such board or advisory committee reviewed the assessment required by WAC 181-85-200(6). (4) A list, for each in-service education program, of all participants who have requested continuing education credit hours by signing a registration form made available at the in-service education program. Such registration form shall provide space for the registrant to indicate he or she is requesting fewer hours than the amount calculated for the entire in-service education program due to partial attendance. (5) The registrant shall be provided a form to be completed at the in-service education program which includes the necessary information for recording in-service credits, and upon request if such request is made within seven calendar years of such in-service education program, including the number of continuing education credit hours recorded. In addition, the registrant shall be given specific instructions regarding the need to preserve the record and how to correct the record if attendance or credit hours has been recorded by the approved in-service education agency inaccurately. (6) The above records shall be available for inspection by the superintendent of public instruction for a period of seven calendar years from the date of each in-service education program. The amendments to this section reducing the amount of recordkeeping by in-service providers shall apply retroactively to August 31, 1987.

WAC 181-85-210 Assurances of compliance with program and recordkeeping standards. Annual assurances shall be completed as follows: (1) School districts shall be requested, when submitting the annual basic education compliance report, to provide an assurance that any in-service education program to be provided by such district and for which continuing education credit hours will be granted shall comply with the applicable program and recordkeeping standards within this chapter. (2) Approved private schools shall be requested, when applying for annual approval, to provide an assurance that any in-service education program to be provided by such private school and for which continuing education credit hours will be granted shall comply with the applicable program and recordkeeping standards within this chapter. (3) Approved in-service agencies and other in-service education agencies seeking approval status shall provide on forms provided by the superintendent of public instruction, an annual assurance that any in-service education program to be provided by such agency and for which continuing education credit hours will be granted shall comply with the applicable program standards and recordkeeping within this chapter. Such forms shall contain such other information related to the continuing education program provided by the approved inservice agency as requested by the superintendent of public instruction.

WAC 181-85-211 Annual approval procedures. On an annual basis a list shall be submitted to the professional educator standards board which shall include new applicants for approval as an approved in-service agency and agencies which were previously approved by the professional educator standards board which no longer wish to serve as an approved in-service education agency.

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WAC 181-85-215 Selective audit of records of in-service education agencies. All approved in-service education agencies shall be audited by the superintendent of public instruction on a selective basis, which may include responses to complaints or other evidence of possible noncompliance, with the number of actual audits per year left to the discretion of the superintendent of public instruction.

WAC 181-85-220 Noncompliance — Substantial compliance rule. If an audit by the superintendent of public instruction finds that an approved in-service education agency is not in substantial compliance with the provisions of this chapter, the superintendent of public instruction shall document violations of the regulations -- i.e., written findings of fact and conclusions of law -- and notify such provider of corrective action necessary to achieve substantial compliance. If such agency fails to provide an assurance within twenty calendar days that such corrective action will be implemented, the superintendent of public instruction shall notify the agency that it is no longer eligible to provide continuing education credit hours in its in-service education program until the agency provides an assurance to the superintendent of public instruction that corrective action will be implemented which will satisfy the substantial compliance standard: Provided, That if the approved in-service agency has more than one department or section operating in-service programs, then only the department or section within such agency that fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall no longer be eligible to provide continuing education credit hours.

WAC 181-85-225 Appeal to professional educator standards board. Any finding of noncompliance by the superintendent of public instruction pursuant to WAC 181-85-220 may be appealed to the professional educator standards board for review. The filing of a notice of appeal shall cause a stay of any order by the superintendent of public instruction until the professional educator standards board makes an independent determination on the issue of substantial compliance. If the professional educator standards board concurs that the approved in-service education agency has failed to substantially comply with the applicable provisions of this chapter, the professional educator standards board shall prescribe the corrective action necessary to achieve substantial compliance. Such agency or department or section within such agency, whichever is applicable, upon receipt of notice of action by the professional educator standards board, shall be denied the authority to grant any continuing education credit hours for any subsequent in-service education program until the agency provides an assurance to the superintendent of public instruction that corrective action prescribed by the professional educator standards board will be implemented.

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Chapter 9.41 RCW Firearms and Dangerous Weapons RCW SECTIONS RCW 9.41.250 Dangerous weapons – Penalty – Exemption for law enforcement officers. RCW 9.41.280 Possessing dangerous weapons on school facilities – Penalty – Exceptions.

RCW 9.41.250 Dangerous weapons – Penalty. (1) Every person who: (a) Manufactures, sells, or disposes of or possesses any instrument or weapon of the kind usually known as slung shot, sand club, or metal knuckles, or spring blade knife; (b) Furtively carries with intent to conceal any dagger, dirk, pistol, or other dangerous weapon; or (c) Uses any contrivance or device for suppressing the noise of any firearm unless the suppressor is legally registered and possessed in accordance with federal law, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW. (2) "Spring blade knife" means any knife, including a prototype, model, or other sample, with a blade that is automatically released by a spring mechanism or other mechanical device, or any knife having a blade which opens, or falls, or is ejected into position by the force of gravity, or by an outward, downward, or centrifugal thrust or movement. A knife that contains a spring, detent, or other mechanism designed to create a bias toward closure of the blade and that requires physical exertion applied to the blade by hand, wrist, or arm to overcome the bias toward closure to assist in opening the knife is not a spring blade knife.

RCW 9.41.280 Possessing dangerous weapons on school facilities — Penalty — Exceptions. (Effective until April 1, 2016.) (1) It is unlawful for a person to carry onto, or to possess on, public or private elementary or secondary school premises, school-provided transportation, or areas of facilities while being used exclusively by public or private schools: (a) Any firearm; (b) Any other dangerous weapon as defined in RCW 9.41.250; (c) Any device commonly known as "nun-chu-ka sticks", consisting of two or more lengths of wood, metal, plastic, or similar substance connected with wire, rope, or other means; (d) Any device, commonly known as "throwing stars", which are multi-pointed, metal objects designed to embed upon impact from any aspect; (e) Any air gun, including any air pistol or air rifle, designed to propel a BB, pellet, or other projectile by the discharge of compressed air, carbon dioxide, or other gas; or (f)(i) Any portable device manufactured to function as a weapon and which is commonly known as a stun gun, including a projectile stun gun which projects wired probes that are attached to the device that emit an electrical charge designed to administer to a person or an animal an electric shock, charge, or impulse; or (ii) Any device, object, or instrument which is used or intended to be used as a weapon with the intent to injure a person by an electric shock, charge, or impulse. (2) Any such person violating subsection (1) of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. If any person is convicted of a violation of subsection (1)(a) of this section, the person shall have his or her concealed pistol license, if any revoked for a period of three years. Anyone convicted under this subsection is prohibited from applying for a concealed pistol license for a period of three years. The court shall send notice of the revocation to the department of licensing, and the city, town, or county which issued the license. Any violation of subsection (1) of this section by elementary or secondary school students constitutes grounds for expulsion from the state's public schools in accordance with RCW 28A.600.010. An appropriate school authority shall promptly notify law enforcement and the student's parent or guardian regarding any allegation or indication of such violation. Upon the arrest of a person at least twelve years of age and not more than twenty-one years of age for violating subsection (1)(a) of this section, the person shall be detained or confined in a juvenile or adult facility for up to seventy-two hours. The person shall not be released within the seventy-two hours until after the person has been examined and evaluated by the designated mental health professional unless the court in its discretion

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releases the person sooner after a determination regarding probable cause or on probation bond or bail. Within twenty-four hours of the arrest, the arresting law enforcement agency shall refer the person to the designated mental health professional for examination and evaluation under chapter 71.05 or 71.34 RCW and inform a parent or guardian of the person of the arrest, detention, and examination. The designated mental health professional shall examine and evaluate the person subject to the provisions of chapter 71.05 or 71.34 RCW. The examination shall occur at the facility in which the person is detained or confined. If the person has been released on probation, bond, or bail, the examination shall occur wherever is appropriate. The designated mental health professional may determine whether to refer the person to the countydesignated chemical dependency specialist for examination and evaluation in accordance with chapter 70.96A RCW. The county-designated chemical dependency specialist shall examine the person subject to the provisions of chapter 70.96A RCW. The examination shall occur at the facility in which the person is detained or confined. If the person has been released on probation, bond, or bail, the examination shall occur wherever is appropriate. Upon completion of any examination by the designated mental health professional or the county-designated chemical dependency specialist, the results of the examination shall be sent to the court, and the court shall consider those results in making any determination about the person. The designated mental health professional and county-designated chemical dependency specialist shall, to the extent permitted by law, notify a parent or guardian of the person that an examination and evaluation has taken place and the results of the examination. Nothing in this subsection prohibits the delivery of additional, appropriate mental health examinations to the person while the person is detained or confined. If the designated mental health professional determines it is appropriate, the designated mental health professional may refer the person to the local regional support network for follow-up services or the department of social and health services or other community providers for other services to the family and individual. (3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to: (a) Any student or employee of a private military academy when on the property of the academy; (b) Any person engaged in military, law enforcement, or school district security activities. However, a person who is not a commissioned law enforcement officer and who provides school security services under the direction of a school administrator may not possess a device listed in subsection (1)(f) of this section unless he or she has successfully completed training in the use of such devices that is equivalent to the training received by commissioned law enforcement officers; (c) Any person who is involved in a convention, showing, demonstration, lecture, or firearms safety course authorized by school authorities in which the firearms of collectors or instructors are handled or displayed; (d) Any person while the person is participating in a firearms or air gun competition approved by the school or school district; (e) Any person in possession of a pistol who has been issued a license under RCW 9.41.070, or is exempt from the licensing requirement by RCW 9.41.060, while picking up or dropping off a student; (f) Any nonstudent at least eighteen years of age legally in possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon that is secured within an attended vehicle or concealed from view within a locked unattended vehicle while conducting legitimate business at the school; (g) Any nonstudent at least eighteen years of age who is in lawful possession of an unloaded firearm, secured in a vehicle while conducting legitimate business at the school; or (h) Any law enforcement officer of the federal, state, or local government agency. (4) Subsections (1)(c) and (d) of this section do not apply to any person who possesses nun-chu-ka sticks, throwing stars, or other dangerous weapons to be used in martial arts classes authorized to be conducted on the school premises. (5) Subsection (1)(f)(i) of this section does not apply to any person who possesses a device listed in subsection (1)(f)(i) of this section, if the device is possessed and used solely for the purpose approved by a school for use in a school authorized event, lecture, or activity conducted on the school premises. (6) Except as provided in subsection (3)(b), (c), (f), and (h) of this section, firearms are not permitted in a public or private school building. (7) "GUN-FREE ZONE" signs shall be posted around school facilities giving warning of the prohibition of the possession of firearms on school grounds.

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RCW 9.41.280 Possessing dangerous weapons on school facilities — Penalty — Exceptions. (Effective April 1, 2016.) (1) It is unlawful for a person to carry onto, or to possess on, public or private elementary or secondary school premises, school-provided transportation, or areas of facilities while being used exclusively by public or private schools: (a) Any firearm; (b) Any other dangerous weapon as defined in RCW 9.41.250; (c) Any device commonly known as "nun-chu-ka sticks," consisting of two or more lengths of wood, metal, plastic, or similar substance connected with wire, rope, or other means; (d) Any device, commonly known as "throwing stars," which are multipointed, metal objects designed to embed upon impact from any aspect; (e) Any air gun, including any air pistol or air rifle, designed to propel a BB, pellet, or other projectile by the discharge of compressed air, carbon dioxide, or other gas; or (f)(i) Any portable device manufactured to function as a weapon and which is commonly known as a stun gun, including a projectile stun gun which projects wired probes that are attached to the device that emit an electrical charge designed to administer to a person or an animal an electric shock, charge, or impulse; or (ii) Any device, object, or instrument which is used or intended to be used as a weapon with the intent to injure a person by an electric shock, charge, or impulse. (2) Any such person violating subsection (1) of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. If any person is convicted of a violation of subsection (1)(a) of this section, the person shall have his or her concealed pistol license, if any revoked for a period of three years. Anyone convicted under this subsection is prohibited from applying for a concealed pistol license for a period of three years. The court shall send notice of the revocation to the department of licensing, and the city, town, or county which issued the license. Any violation of subsection (1) of this section by elementary or secondary school students constitutes grounds for expulsion from the state's public schools in accordance with RCW 28A.600.010. An appropriate school authority shall promptly notify law enforcement and the student's parent or guardian regarding any allegation or indication of such violation. Upon the arrest of a person at least twelve years of age and not more than twenty-one years of age for violating subsection (1)(a) of this section, the person shall be detained or confined in a juvenile or adult facility for up to seventy-two hours. The person shall not be released within the seventy-two hours until after the person has been examined and evaluated by the designated mental health professional unless the court in its discretion releases the person sooner after a determination regarding probable cause or on probation bond or bail. Within twenty-four hours of the arrest, the arresting law enforcement agency shall refer the person to the designated mental health professional for examination and evaluation under chapter 71.05 or 71.34 RCW and inform a parent or guardian of the person of the arrest, detention, and examination. The designated mental health professional shall examine and evaluate the person subject to the provisions of chapter 71.05 or 71.34 RCW. The examination shall occur at the facility in which the person is detained or confined. If the person has been released on probation, bond, or bail, the examination shall occur wherever is appropriate. The designated mental health professional may determine whether to refer the person to the countydesignated chemical dependency specialist for examination and evaluation in accordance with chapter 70.96A RCW. The county-designated chemical dependency specialist shall examine the person subject to the provisions of chapter 70.96A RCW. The examination shall occur at the facility in which the person is detained or confined. If the person has been released on probation, bond, or bail, the examination shall occur wherever is appropriate. Upon completion of any examination by the designated mental health professional or the county-designated chemical dependency specialist, the results of the examination shall be sent to the court, and the court shall consider those results in making any determination about the person. The designated mental health professional and county-designated chemical dependency specialist shall, to the extent permitted by law, notify a parent or guardian of the person that an examination and evaluation has taken place and the results of the examination. Nothing in this subsection prohibits the delivery of additional, appropriate mental health examinations to the person while the person is detained or confined. If the designated mental health professional determines it is appropriate, the designated mental health professional may refer the person to the local behavioral health organization for follow-up services or the department of social and health services or other community providers for other services to the family and individual.

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(3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to: (a) Any student or employee of a private military academy when on the property of the academy; (b) Any person engaged in military, law enforcement, or school district security activities. However, a person who is not a commissioned law enforcement officer and who provides school security services under the direction of a school administrator may not possess a device listed in subsection (1)(f) of this section unless he or she has successfully completed training in the use of such devices that is equivalent to the training received by commissioned law enforcement officers; (c) Any person who is involved in a convention, showing, demonstration, lecture, or firearms safety course authorized by school authorities in which the firearms of collectors or instructors are handled or displayed; (d) Any person while the person is participating in a firearms or air gun competition approved by the school or school district; (e) Any person in possession of a pistol who has been issued a license under RCW 9.41.070, or is exempt from the licensing requirement by RCW 9.41.060, while picking up or dropping off a student; (f) Any nonstudent at least eighteen years of age legally in possession of a firearm or dangerous weapon that is secured within an attended vehicle or concealed from view within a locked unattended vehicle while conducting legitimate business at the school; (g) Any nonstudent at least eighteen years of age who is in lawful possession of an unloaded firearm, secured in a vehicle while conducting legitimate business at the school; or (h) Any law enforcement officer of the federal, state, or local government agency. (4) Subsections (1)(c) and (d) of this section do not apply to any person who possesses nun-chu-ka sticks, throwing stars, or other dangerous weapons to be used in martial arts classes authorized to be conducted on the school premises. (5) Subsection (1)(f)(i) of this section does not apply to any person who possesses a device listed in subsection (1)(f)(i) of this section, if the device is possessed and used solely for the purpose approved by a school for use in a school authorized event, lecture, or activity conducted on the school premises. (6) Except as provided in subsection (3)(b), (c), (f), and (h) of this section, firearms are not permitted in a public or private school building. (7) "GUN-FREE ZONE" signs shall be posted around school facilities giving warning of the prohibition of the possession of firearms on school grounds.

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