Washington Administrative Code

(1) Districts, charter schools, and tribal compact schools claim the college in the high school courses for basic education funding based on the course's average enrolled weekly minutes pursuant to WAC 392-121-122. Courses that qualify for vocational enhanced funding can be claim…

Pursuant to RCW 28A.600.290, state funded subsidies may be available to pay the cost of college in the high school fees for specific eligible eleventh or twelfth grade students only enrolled in college in the high school courses provided by institutions of higher education that m…

The authority for this chapter is RCW 28A.715.010, which authorizes the superintendent of public instruction to adopt such rules as are necessary to implement chapter 28A.715 RCW, chapter 242, Laws of 2013.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.655.061 and 655.065 [28A.655.065]. WSR 14-04…

The purposes of this chapter are to:(1) Implement chapter 28A.715 RCW;(2) Set forth policies and procedures for initiating the process of establishing state-tribal education compacts in the state of Washington;(3) Define the roles and responsibilities of the superintendent of pub…

As used in this chapter:(1) The term "eligible Indian tribe" means any American Indian tribe in the state of Washington that is federally recognized and included as such on the official publications of the Washington state governor's office of Indian affairs;(2) The term "BIE sch…

(1) The state-tribal compacts affirm the state's commitment to honor the government-to-government relationship between the state and tribes by empowering tribes to take greater responsibility for improving the educational achievement outcomes for tribal students.(2) Compact schoo…

(1) Beginning in February 2014, eligible federally recognized tribes or BIE schools may apply to the superintendent of public instruction to initiate negotiations to enact a state-tribal education compact.(2) Federally recognized tribes or BIE schools seeking approval of a state-…

(1) A state-tribal education compact application must include the following:(a) A resolution by the federally recognized tribe or BIE school's governing body authorizing the federally recognized tribe or BIE school to submit an application pursuant to this chapter;(b) The grade o…

State-tribal compact applications must include the following assurances:(1) The compact school will provide a curriculum and conduct an educational program that satisfies the requirements of RCW 28A.150.200 through 28A.150.240 and 28A.230.010 through 28A.230.195;(2) The compact s…

(1) Funding for a school that is the subject of a state-tribal education compact shall be apportioned by the superintendent of public instruction according to the schedule established under RCW 28A.510.250, including general apportionment; special education, categorical, and othe…

Once a compact has been approved and executed it will remain in effect for at least three years, provided all terms and conditions of the state-tribal education compact have been met. The compact may be renewed for at least another three years or a time agreed to in the negotiate…

The state superintendent of public instruction welcomes requests for technical assistance to entities requesting a state-tribal education compact.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.655.061 and 655.065 [28A.655.065]. WSR 14-04-001, § 392-800-850, filed 1/22/14, effective 2/22/14.]

An annual evaluation of the impact of state-tribal compact on the academic success of native K-12 students is required. Student academic growth data and high school graduation data must be collected and reported to the superintendent of public instruction by August 1st annually.[…

Compact schools must calculate and report federal and state school district accountability in a manner consistent with all other public schools in the state. Accountability for compact schools that are also Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools will be determined by the BIE.[S…

(1) Eligible federally recognized tribes, BIE schools, and the superintendent of public instruction may terminate state-tribal compacts in accordance with the provisions for compact termination provided for in the compact.(2) The following process shall govern the superintendent …

This chapter is adopted pursuant to RCW 28A.525.020, which authorizes the superintendent of public instruction to prescribe rules and regulations governing the administration, control, terms, conditions, and disbursements of state funding assistance to school districts to assist …

The purpose of this chapter is to set forth provisions applicable to approval of STEM pilot project grants and K-3 class size reduction grants as provided for in sections 5026 and 5028, chapter 3, Laws of 2015 3rd sp. sess. (2EHB 1115 (2015)).[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.525.020…

Eligibility for school construction assistance program funding through the STEM grant program will be based on a school district's ability to demonstrate a lack of sufficient space for science classrooms and labs to enable students to meet Washington state graduation requirements…

(1) The state funding assistance percentage for the STEM pilot program is the computed state ratio defined in RCW 28A.525.166 plus twenty percent of the percent of district head count eligible and enrolled in the district's free and reduced school meal program, plus the following…

The eligible construction cost in the STEM grant program shall be calculated by multiplying the approved square foot area of the projects as set forth in WAC 392-900-040 by the construction cost allocation as set forth in WAC 392-343-060.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.525.020. WSR…

(1) Eligible area for STEM pilot projects is one thousand four hundred forty square feet per science lab or classroom combination, or both; and one thousand forty square feet per science classroom. The total eligible area per STEM project must not exceed fifteen thousand eight hu…

(1) Prior to STEM grant award finalization, the following documents and information will be required to be submitted to the office of the superintendent of public instruction:(a) School board resolution for new-in-lieu facilities, as provided in WAC XXX-XX-XXX (if applicable);(b)…

Eligible STEM grant projects that are undertaken in conjunction with another school construction assistance program project must follow all applicable requirements defined in chapters 392-342 through 392-347 WAC. State construction assistance funding and STEM grant awards for eli…

Subject to factual determinations by the superintendent of public instruction, the provisions of chapters 392-341 through 392-347 WAC which supplement statutory requirements are hereby deemed waived to the extent any provision would prevent or delay the implementation of legislat…

This chapter is adopted pursuant to RCW 28A.525.320 to establish policies and procedures governing the school seismic safety grant program.[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.525.020 and 28A.525.320. WSR 26-04-133, s 392-902-005, filed 2/4/26, effective 3/7/26.]

Buildings must meet the eligibility requirements in accordance with RCW 28A.525.320(2). Projects seeking funding under RCW 28A.525.320 are limited to the following project types:(1) Seismic structural retrofits. Seismic structural retrofits are defined as projects which make mino…

School districts and state tribal education compact schools seeking seismic grant funding under RCW 28A.525.320 are required to submit building inventory and condition data for the facility, building, or structure into the information and condition of schools data system, which a…

School districts and state tribal education compact schools are required to have the following items completed and reported to the office of superintendent of public instruction prior to an award of a school seismic safety planning grant:(1) School districts and state tribal educ…

School seismic safety structural retrofit construction projects, as defined under WAC 392-902-010, are eligible for two phases of construction grant funding:(1) Seismic phase three grants. Seismic phase three grants are available for projects which have completed the planning gra…

Phase four construction grant funding assistance for seismic structural retrofit projects, as defined under WAC 392-902-010(1), shall be the following:(1) At least two-thirds of the projected total project costs as determined by the office of superintendent of public instruction …

Phase four construction grant funding assistance for seismic modernization projects, as defined under WAC 392-902-010(2), shall be calculated as follows:(1) At least two-thirds of the projected total project cost as determined by the office of superintendent of public instruction…

Phase four construction grant funding assistance for vertical evacuation tower projects, as defined under WAC 392-902-010(3), shall be the following:(1) Vertical evacuation towers sited on school district or state tribal education compact school owned property, and located on a s…

The determination of gross square footage eligible for seismic modernization projects, as defined under WAC 392-902-010(2), shall be based on the greater of the following:(1) Gross square footage of existing building(s) to be modernized on a school site; or(2) Calculated gross sq…

The calculation of gross square footage eligible for vertical evacuation tower projects as defined under WAC 392-902-010(3) shall be the following:(1) Based on a square foot allocation per student, staff, and administrative personnel who attend the school which the tower will ser…

School facilities that receive state funding assistance under WAC 392-902-010(1) may not be eligible to receive state funding assistance under chapter 392-347 WAC for at least 10 years after the completion of a project which was funded. The superintendent of public instruction ma…

(1) The public works board is a thirteen-member board appointed by the governor under RCW 43.155.030.(2) The governor appoints one of the general public members as chair. The board may elect other officers for terms deemed necessary.(3) The department of commerce provides staff s…

The board may:(1) Accept from any state or federal agency, loans or grants for the planning or financing of any public works project and enter into agreements with any such agency concerning the loans or grants;(2) Provide technical assistance to local governments;(3) Accept any …

(1) The board holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. In the month of October meetings are held on the first Thursday and Friday. The board may choose to cancel or move regular meetings and notice of any changes will be as provided by law.(2) Notice of the times…

Any and all written communications with the board including, but not limited to, requests for information or copies of agency records, or submittals of any nature, must be addressed to the public works board, in care of:Executive DirectorPublic Works BoardP.O. Box 42525Olympia, W…

This chapter is intended to ensure that the board complies with chapter 42.56 RCW, the Public Records Act, especially RCW 42.56.030 through 42.56.230 and RCW 42.56.510 through 42.56.580, which address disclosure of public records.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.155.040(4). WSR 07-05…

The following definitions shall apply to this chapter:(1) "Public record" includes any writing containing information relating to the conduct of government or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function prepared, owned, used, or retained by any state or local agen…

All public records of the board are deemed to be available for public inspection and copying, except as otherwise provided by RCW 42.56.070 and 42.56.210 as now or hereafter amended, and by WAC 399-20-090.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.155.040(4). WSR 07-05-029, § 399-20-030, filed…

The board shall designate a staff member to be the public records officer. The public records officer shall be responsible for implementation of the board's rules and regulations regarding inspection and copying of public records, and for ensuring compliance by the staff with the…

Public records are available for inspection and copying from 8:00 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, or closure due to natural disaster, inclement weather, or local emergency.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.155.040(5). WSR …

The Public Records Act, chapter 42.56 RCW, requires agencies to prevent unreasonable invasions of privacy, to protect public records from damage or disorganization, and to prevent excessive interference with essential functions of the board. Therefore, members of the public may i…

No fee is charged for the inspection of public records. The board may charge a fee of fifteen cents per page for providing copies of public records, when copies of more than ten pages are provided, and for use of the department's copy equipment.[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.155.04…

(1) The public records officer will determine whether a requested record is exempt from disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW.(2) If a requested record is determined to be exempt in part, the public records officer will delete the exempt portions of the record before making it avail…