Washington Administrative Code

(1) Each student shall possess the following substantive rights:(a) No student shall be unlawfully denied an equal educational opportunity or be unlawfully discriminated against because of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual…

Where OSPI's rules are incorporated by reference: "School district" means "Washington state school for the blind"; "school district superintendent" means "superintendent of the Washington state school for the blind." These substitutions should be made as appropriate. They should …

Having sought the participation of school personnel, students, parents, families, and the community, the school has developed definitions for the following behavioral violations, which state the types of behaviors for which discipline - including classroom exclusion, suspension, …

Disciplinary procedures for students at the school who are eligible for special education shall follow the requirements in WAC 392-172A-05140 through 392-172A-05175, which are adopted by reference. In addition to the rules and procedures in this chapter, students may also be subj…

(1) The school will not administer discipline in a manner that would prevent a student from completing subject, grade-level, or graduation requirements, provided, that a student's academic grade or credit in a particular subject or course may be adversely affected as a result of …

(1) In accordance with this chapter and school policy, staff will administer discipline in ways that respond to the needs and strengths of students, support students in meeting behavioral expectations, and keep students in the classroom to the maximum extent possible.(2) The supe…

(1) Any parent or student who is aggrieved by the administration of discretionary and nondiscretionary discipline other than suspensions, expulsions, and emergency removals, including discipline that excludes a student from transportation or extracurricular activity, may request …

(1) Authority to administer classroom and instructional or activity area exclusions. Discretionary discipline leading to a classroom exclusion gives the highest consideration to the judgment of qualified certificated educators regarding the conditions necessary to maintain the op…

Following a classroom exclusion under WAC 72-120-330:(1) The teacher must communicate and collaborate with students, families, and all educational stakeholders in an ethical and professional manner to promote student learning. WAC 392-400-110.(2) Notice to principal. The teacher …

WAC 392-400-430, the rule for suspensions and expulsions, general conditions and limitations, is incorporated by reference.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.010(16), 72.40.022(15), and 28A.600.010 through 28A.600.022. WSR 25-09-087, s 72-120-430, filed 4/17/25, effective 5/18/25.]

WAC 392-400-435, the rule for short-term and in-school suspensions, additional conditions and limitations, is incorporated by reference.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.010(16), 72.40.022(15), and 28A.600.010 through 28A.600.022. WSR 25-09-087, s 72-120-435, filed 4/17/25, effecti…

WAC 392-400-440, the rule for long-term suspensions - additional conditions and limitations, is incorporated by reference.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.010(16), 72.40.022(15), and 28A.600.010 through 28A.600.022. WSR 25-09-087, s 72-120-440, filed 4/17/25, effective 5/18/25.]

WAC 392-400-445, the rule for expulsions - additional conditions and limitations, is incorporated by reference.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.010(16), 72.40.022(15), and 28A.600.010 through 28A.600.022. WSR 25-09-087, s 72-120-445, filed 4/17/25, effective 5/18/25.]

WAC 392-400-450, the rule for suspensions and expulsions - initial hearing with student, is incorporated by reference.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.010(16), 72.40.022(15), and 28A.600.010 through 28A.600.022. WSR 25-09-087, s 72-120-450, filed 4/17/25, effective 5/18/25.]

WAC 392-400-455, the rule for suspensions and expulsions - notice to student and parents, is incorporated by reference.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.010(16), 72.40.022(15), and 28A.600.010 through 28A.600.022. WSR 25-09-087, s 72-120-455, filed 4/17/25, effective 5/18/25.]

WAC 392-400-460, the rule for suspensions and expulsions - optional conference with principal, is incorporated by reference.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.010(16), 72.40.022(15), and 28A.600.010 through 28A.600.022. WSR 25-09-087, s 72-120-460, filed 4/17/25, effective 5/18/25.]

(1) Requesting an appeal. A student or the parents may appeal a suspension or expulsion to the school's principal orally or in writing.(2) Time limit. A request for an appeal should be submitted within 21 calendar days from the date the school provides written notice under WAC 72…

(1) Requesting review. For the purposes of this section, "reviewing officer" means the superintendent who reviews and reconsiders the school's appeal decision under WAC 72-120-465. The student or parents may request the review orally or in writing.(2) Time limit. A request for a …

(1) Petition. When risk to public health or safety warrants extending a student's expulsion, an assistant principal may petition the school's principal for authorization to exceed the academic term limitation on an expulsion. The petition must inform the principal of:(a) The beha…

WAC 392-400-510, the rule for emergency removal - conditions and limitations, is incorporated by reference.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.010(16), 72.40.022(15), and 28A.600.010 through 28A.600.022. WSR 25-09-087, s 72-120-510, filed 4/17/25, effective 5/18/25.]

WAC 392-400-515, the rule for emergency removals - notice to student and parents, is incorporated by reference.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.010(16), 72.40.022(15), and 28A.600.010 through 28A.600.022. WSR 25-09-087, s 72-120-515, filed 4/17/25, effective 5/18/25.]

WAC 392-400-520, the rule for emergency removals - optional conference with principal, is incorporated by reference.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.010(16), 72.40.022(15), and 28A.600.010 through 28A.600.022. WSR 25-09-087, s 72-120-520, filed 4/17/25, effective 5/18/25.]

(1) Requesting an appeal. A student or the parents may appeal an emergency removal to the principal orally or in writing.(2) Time limit. A request to appeal an emergency removal should be submitted within 21 calendar days from the date the school provides the written notice of th…

(1) Requesting review. The student or parents may request that the superintendent review and reconsider the school's appeal decision under WAC 72-120-525. The student or parents may request the review orally or in writing.(2) Time limit. A request for review under this section sh…

WAC 392-400-610, the rule for educational services during suspension, expulsion, or emergency expulsion, is incorporated by reference.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.010(16), 72.40.022(15), and 28A.600.010 through 28A.600.022. WSR 25-09-087, s 72-120-610, filed 4/17/25, effective…

WAC 392-400-710, the rule for student reengagement after long-term suspension or expulsion, is incorporated by reference.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.010(16), 72.40.022(15), and 28A.600.010 through 28A.600.022. WSR 25-09-087, s 72-120-710, filed 4/17/25, effective 5/18/25.]

WAC 392-400-810, the rule for exceptions for the purpose of protecting victims, is incorporated by reference.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.010(16), 72.40.022(15), and 28A.600.010 through 28A.600.022. WSR 25-09-087, s 72-120-810, filed 4/17/25, effective 5/18/25.]

(1) Authorization. The school authorizes the assistant principals or principal to enter into behavior agreements with students and parents in response to behavioral violations.(2) General. Behavior agreements include agreements to reduce the length of a suspension conditioned on …

WAC 392-400-820, the rule for firearm exceptions, is incorporated by reference.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.010(16), 72.40.022(15), and 28A.600.010 through 28A.600.022. WSR 25-09-087, s 72-120-820, filed 4/17/25, effective 5/18/25.]

WAC 392-400-825, the rule for corporal punishment, restraint, and isolation, is incorporated by reference.[Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.010(16), 72.40.022(15), and 28A.600.010 through 28A.600.022. WSR 25-09-087, s 72-120-825, filed 4/17/25, effective 5/18/25.]

The purpose of this chapter is to implement RCW 72.40.050 by establishing a reasonable and uniform tuition charge for nonresident students whose attendance at the Washington state school for the blind is deemed appropriate by the school superintendent.[Statutory Authority: RCW 72…

As used in this chapter, the term:(1) "Residence" shall mean the physical location of a student's principal abode—i.e., the home, house, apartment, facility, structure, etc., within which the student lives the majority of the time. The mailing address of the student—e.g., the par…

(1) The school shall consider requests for the admission of nonresident students on the basis of the order in which such requests are made and without preference; provided however, that a conclusive preference in favor of admitting resident students shall be maintained.(2) A nonr…

Agreements required by WAC 72-130-030 shall set forth:(1) The name, age, and grade level of attendance of the nonresident student;(2) The duration of the agreement;(3) A finding that the nonresident student satisfies the admissions criteria set forth in WAC 72-171-150; and(4) Suc…

(1) A parent, guardian, or adult student who wishes to challenge a residency determination shall utilize the brief adjudicative procedures set forth in RCW 34.05.482 through 34.05.494, as adopted in WAC 72-108-100.(2) Requests for brief adjudicative procedures shall be written, s…

(1) Uniform rate. The tuition for nonresident students who are enrolled pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be assessed at a uniform rate, consistent with the annual per capita cost of maintaining and educating a student.(2) Tuition reduction. Any such tuition charge…

Because the Washington state school for the blind is an educational institution provided and maintained by the people of the state, its campus, buildings, properties, and facilities shall be reserved at all times for those activities which are either directly related to its educa…

(1) Applications for use of school facilities should be made on the Facilities Request Form, available from the administrative office of the school, 2214 East 13th Street, Vancouver, Washington 98661.(2) Reasonable conditions may be imposed upon the applicant to regulate the time…

Allocation of space shall be made in accordance with school regulations and on the basis of time, space, priority of request, and the demonstrated needs of the applicant. When allocating the use of school facilities, top priority will always be given to activities directly relate…

(1) The school has established a three-tiered fee schedule for the use of school facilities. The schedule reflects the school's cost of operation and its evaluation of the intended purpose of the use. Groups closely affiliated with the school's mission, such as other state agenci…

(1) School facilities may not be used for purposes of political campaigning by or for candidates who have filed for public office except for student-sponsored activities or forums.(2) Religious groups shall not, under any circumstances, use the facilities as a permanent meeting p…

(1) The permissible use of facilities is limited to the purpose stated in the application and approved by the superintendent.(2) Only that portion of the building listed and approved on the application shall be available for use by the organization.(3) The facility shall be vacat…

(1) Adult supervisors of student organizations using school facilities shall remain with their groups during usage, and shall ensure compliance with school regulations governing the use of facilities.(2) A designated school employee or representative will be on site during usage,…

(1) State law relative to public institutions governs the use or possession of intoxicants on campus or at school functions. The use or possession of unlawful drugs or narcotics, not medically prescribed, on school property or at school functions, is prohibited. Students obviousl…

The purposes of this chapter are:(1) To implement chapter 72.40 RCW in a manner that is compatible with chapters 28A.155 RCW and 392-172A WAC, and in compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.;(2) To meet the obligatio…

The definition and eligibility criteria in WAC 392-172A-01035 are adopted by reference.[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.022 and 28A.155.010. WSR 16-13-070, § 72-171-015, filed 6/13/16, effective 7/14/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.022. WSR 01-16-022, § 72-171-015, filed 7/20/0…

The evaluation or reevaluation of any student shall be in accordance with WAC 392-172A-03000 through 392-172A-03040 except as specifically provided otherwise in this chapter.Evaluations may include assessments to identify students who present a moderate or high risk of sexually a…

(1) Upon a referral for admission and placement from a parent, legal guardian, emancipated minor, adult student, or local educational agency (LEA), a Washington state school for the blind admissions team will assess the appropriateness of placement of a visually impaired student …

WAC 392-172A-03090 through 392-172A-03115 are adopted by reference.[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.022 and 28A.155.010. WSR 16-13-070, § 72-171-201, filed 6/13/16, effective 7/14/16.]

Involvement and participation of the LEA at meetings in which a decision is to be made relating to the educational placement of the student is considered essential for meaningful discussion to occur. A representative of the student's LEA will be invited to meetings involving an I…