Washington Administrative Code

As used in this chapter, "eligible student" means a student:(1) Enrolled in the University of Washington transition school and/or early entrance program for not more than three years; and(2) Eighteen years of age or younger at the beginning of the school year.[Statutory Authority…

As used in this chapter, "full-time equivalent student" means an eligible student enrolled in and attending all courses required for continued enrollment in a transition school, and also means an eligible student who is enrolled in the early entrance program for 12 college credit…

As used in this chapter "count date" means the first day of transition school or first early entrance program day during the month on which eligible students are counted and their full-time equivalency is determined. Count dates occur in the months of October through June. Eligib…

As used in this chapter, an "annual average full-time equivalent student" means an eligible student who is a full-time equivalent student on each of the count dates in October through June: Provided, That a student electing to attend the summer quarter in lieu of attending the au…

As used in this chapter, "school year" shall begin on the first day of September and end with the last day of August.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. WSR 02-15-150, § 392-120-030, filed 7/22/02, effective 8/22/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.185.040. WSR 97-20-002 (Order 9…

As used in this chapter, "resident school district" means the same as that term is defined in WAC 392-137-120.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. WSR 02-15-150, § 392-120-035, filed 7/22/02, effective 8/22/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.58.217. WSR 90-09-038 (Order 90-04), §…

As used in this chapter, "allowable revenue sources" means those state revenue accounts for which the eligible student would otherwise be reported by the resident school district for allocation purposes.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.58.217. WSR 90-09-038 (Order 90-04), § 392-120-…

As used in this chapter, "revenue per eligible student" means:(1) Calculate the annual allocation for allowable revenue sources for the resident school district for each eligible student used for the most recent apportionment payment;(2) Divide the result obtained in subsection (…

The superintendent of public instruction shall contract under the Interlocal Cooperation Act, chapter 39.34 RCW, with the University of Washington for the admission and enrollment in the transition school of up to thirty highly capable students in the state of Washington each aca…

The allocation of moneys pursuant to this chapter are conditioned on the University of Washington transition school and early entrance program(s) performing the following:(1) Reporting for each count date for each eligible student of their:(a) Full-time equivalency; and(b) Reside…

In carrying out the responsibilities associated with this chapter, the superintendent of public instruction shall:(1) Perform such calculations as are necessary to carry out the several provisions of this chapter;(2) Allocate such moneys as determined to the University of Washing…

The superintendent of public instruction shall calculate the quarterly allocation of moneys to the University of Washington transition school and early entrance program(s) using information available at the time the calculation is made as follows:(1) Sum the following for each el…

The University of Washington transition school and early entrance program(s) shall remit the positive difference determined by subtracting the actual expenditures on allowable activities from the total allocation.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. WSR 02-15-150, § 392-120-070…

The authority for this chapter is RCW 28A.150.290 which authorizes the superintendent of public instruction to adopt rules and regulations as are necessary for the proper administration of chapter 28A.150 RCW. This general authority is supplemented by RCW 28A.150.400 which author…

The purpose of this chapter is to set forth policies and procedures related to the general apportionment of state moneys for the operation of public schools within the state of Washington. This section shall apply for apportionment purposes only and shall not apply to program app…

This chapter is in the following general subject areas:Sections 001-099 General provisions.Sections 100-199 Enrollment.Sections 200-299 Certificated instructional staff.Sections 400-499 Apportionment.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.41.055 and 28A.41.170. WSR 88-03-013 (Order 88-8),…

The following general provisions apply to this chapter:(1) Calculations made by the superintendent of public instruction shall use the most current school district information for the school year or charter school on file with the superintendent of public instruction at the time …

The provisions of chapter 392-117 WAC, Timely reporting, apply to allocations made pursuant to this chapter. Failure of a school district or charter school to report in the form or by the deadline required by the superintendent of public instruction may result in the reduction or…

As used in this chapter, "school year" means the annual period commencing on the first day of September of one calendar year and ending the last day of August of the ensuing calendar year: Provided, That for those school districts or charter schools commencing basic education pro…

As used in this chapter, "school day" means a calendar day except school holidays on which students enrolled in the school district or charter school are afforded the opportunity to be engaged in educational activity which is planned, supervised, and conducted by or under the sup…

As used in this chapter, "enrolled student" means a person residing in Washington state who:(1) Is eligible to enroll in the school district's education programs because he or she:(a) Resides in the school district with or without an address (RCW 28A.225.010, 28A.225.160 and 28A.…

As used in this chapter, "kindergarten" means an instructional program conducted pursuant to RCW 28A.150.220 for students who meet the entry age requirements pursuant to chapter 392-335 WAC.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. WSR 07-23-025, § 392-121-10601, filed 11/9/07, effe…

As used in this chapter, "first grade" means an instructional program conducted pursuant to RCW 28A.150.220 for students who meet the entry age requirements pursuant to chapter 392-335 WAC.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. WSR 07-23-025, § 392-121-10602, filed 11/9/07, effec…

As used in this chapter, "course of study" means those activities for which students enrolled pursuant to chapters 180-16, 180-51, 392-169, 392-134, and 392-410 WAC may be counted as enrolled students for the purpose of full-time equivalent student enrollment counts.(1) Course of…

A person who qualifies for any of the exclusions set forth in this section shall not be counted as an enrolled student pursuant to WAC 392-121-106.(1) Absences - Except as provided in (a) and (b) of this subsection, a student whose consecutive days of absence from school exceed t…

As used in this chapter, "student residence," "resident district" and "nonresident district" mean the same as defined in WAC 392-137-115 through 392-137-125.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.290. WSR 95-01-013, § 392-121-111, filed 12/8/94, effective 1/8/95. Statutory Authority: …

As used in this chapter, "enrollment count dates" means the fourth school day of September and the first school day of each of the nine subsequent months of the school year for all school districts and charter schools including districts and charter schools which commence basic e…

As used in this chapter, "full-time equivalent student" means each enrolled student in the school district or charter school as of one of the enrollment count dates for at least the minimum number of hours set forth in subsection (1) of this section, inclusive of class periods an…

A student participating in a program of education occurring during the nonstandard school year on a tuition-free basis may be claimed for state funding to the extent that the student was not claimed as a 1.0 AAFTE during the regular school year (September through June), subject t…

For worksite learning provided in accordance with WAC 392-410-315 or by charter schools, a student's full-time equivalent shall be determined as follows:(1) For cooperative worksite learning experience, in accordance with WAC 392-410-315 (1)(g) and instructional worksite learning…

As used in this chapter, "annual average full-time equivalent students" means the sum of the following:(1) The annual total of full-time equivalent students enrolled on the ten enrollment count dates of the school year and reported to the superintendent of public instruction purs…

Enrollment counts under WAC 392-121-106 through 392-121-133 are subject to the following limitations:(1) Except as provided in (a), (b) and (c) of this subsection, no student, including a student enrolled in more than one school district, shall be counted as more than one full-ti…

In determining the full-time equivalent enrollment of students reported as students with a disability pursuant to chapter 392-172A WAC, the following rules apply:(1) If the student is enrolled exclusively in an ungraded special education program, the student's grade level shall b…

For the purpose of enhanced funding for vocational education, full-time equivalent enrollment in vocational and skills center programs shall be based upon the actual hours of enrollment in state approved vocational courses. Vocational full-time equivalent enrollment shall be dete…

For paid work experience for elective credit provided under WAC 392-410-316 or by charter schools, a student's full-time equivalent shall be determined as follows:(1) For paid work experience, in accordance with WAC 392-410-316, divide the student's actual hours of work experienc…

(1) Scope. This section applies solely to school districts and charter schools claiming state funding pursuant to WAC 392-121-107 for an alternative learning experience.(2) Requirements. A school district or charter school must meet the requirements of this section and chapter 39…

The provisions of this chapter shall govern the substantiation of claims for running start program basic education allocation moneys to the extent the provisions of this chapter supplement and do not conflict with the provisions of chapter 392-169 WAC. [Statutory Authority: RCW 2…

Enrollment in a technical college pursuant to an interlocal agreement with a school district as provided in RCW 28B.50.533 may be counted as course of study generating state moneys payable directly to the technical college as provided in this section.(1) The technical college sha…

School districts have general authority to contract for the services of individuals to provide instruction, subject to applicable state and federal laws and local collective bargaining agreements. School districts also have authority to enter into interdistrict cooperative agreem…

Charter schools are authorized to enter into contracts with any school district, educational service district, or other public or private entity for the provision of educational instructional services to the same extent as other noncharter public schools, as long as the charter s…

As used in this chapter, "certificated employee" means:(1) A person who holds a professional education certificate issued by the superintendent of public instruction and who is employed by a school district or charter school in a position for which such certificate is required by…

As used in this chapter, "contractor certificated employee" means a person who holds a professional education certificate issued by the superintendent of public instruction and who is employed by a contractor as defined in WAC 392-121-188 or 392-121-1885 in a position for which s…

As used in this chapter, "district certificated instructional employee" means any school district or charter school certificated employee who is employed in whole or part as one or more of the following:(1) An elementary, secondary or other teacher who instructs pupils in classes…

As used in this chapter, "contractor certificated instructional employee" means a contractor certificated employee who:(1) Is employed by a contractor, pursuant to WAC 392-121-188 or 392-121-1885, to serve students claimed for basic education funding by a school district or chart…

As used in this chapter, "basic education certificated instructional employee" means a district or charter school certificated instructional employee or a contractor certificated instructional employee assigned in whole or in part to the following programs as defined in the accou…

As used in this chapter, "full-time equivalent (FTE) certificated instructional staff" means the number of staff units determined as follows:(1) Each employee of the school district or charter school who, as of October 1 of the school year, is contracted to provide services as a …

As used in this chapter, "full-time equivalent (FTE) basic education certificated instructional staff" means the number of staff units determined as follows:(1) Each employee of the school district or charter school who, as of October 1 of the school year, is contracted to provid…