Title 28B — Title 28B HIGHER EDUCATION
54 chapters · 1,103 sections in this title.
RCW 28B.10.016 Definitions.
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For the purposes of this title:(1) "State universities" means the University of Washington and Washington State University.(2) "Regional universities" means Western Washington University at Bellingham, Central Washington University at Ellensburg, and Eastern Washington University…
RCW 28B.10.017 "Eligible student" defined.
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"Eligible student" means a student who (1) was enrolled in a Washington college, university, community college, or vocational-technical institute on or after August 2, 1990, and (2) is unable to complete the period of enrollment or academic term in which the student was enrolled …
RCW 28B.10.019 Electronic signatures.
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(1) Institutions of higher education and state higher education agencies may use or accept secure electronic signatures for any human resource, benefits, or payroll processes that require a signature. Such signatures are valid and enforceable.(2) The definitions in this subsectio…
RCW 28B.10.020 Acquisition of property by universities and The Evergreen State College.
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The boards of regents of the University of Washington and Washington State University, respectively, and the boards of trustees of Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, and The Evergreen State College, respectively, shall hav…
RCW 28B.10.022 Authority to enter into financing contracts—Notice.
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(1) The boards of regents of the state universities and the boards of trustees of the regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the state board for community and technical colleges, are severally authorized to enter into financing contracts as provided in chapter 39…
RCW 28B.10.023 Contracts subject to requirements established under office of minority and women's business enterprises.
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All contracts entered into under this chapter by institutions of higher education on or after September 1, 1983, are subject to the requirements established under chapter 39.19 RCW.[ 1983 c 120 s 10.]Notes:Effective date—Applicability—Severability—Conflict with federal requiremen…
RCW 28B.10.024 Awards of procurement contracts to veteran-owned businesses.
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All procurement contracts entered into under this chapter on or after June 10, 2010, are subject to the requirements established under RCW 43.60A.200.[ 2010 c 5 s 7.]Notes:Purpose—Construction—2010 c 5: See notes following RCW 43.60A.010.
RCW 28B.10.025 Purchases of works of art—Procedure.
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The Washington state arts commission shall, in consultation with the boards of regents of the University of Washington and Washington State University and with the boards of trustees of the regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the community and technical colleg…
RCW 28B.10.027 Allocation of moneys for acquisition of works of art—Expenditure by arts commission—Conditions.
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(1) All universities and colleges shall allocate as a nondeductible item, out of any moneys appropriated for the original construction or any major renovation or remodel work exceeding two hundred thousand dollars of any building, an amount of one-half of one percent of the appro…
RCW 28B.10.029 Property purchase and disposition—Independent purchasing authority—Purchase of correctional industries products.
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(1)(a) An institution of higher education may, consistent with RCW 28B.10.925 and 28B.10.926, exercise independently those powers otherwise granted to the director of enterprise services in chapters 43.19 and 39.26 RCW in connection with the purchase and disposition of all materi…
RCW 28B.10.0291 Savings report—2012 c 230.
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By January 1, 2017, institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 must report to the legislature and the governor on: (1) The amount of savings resulting from use of the higher education provisions of chapter 230, Laws of 2012; and (2) the manner in which such sav…
RCW 28B.10.030 Display of United States flag.
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Every board of trustees or board of regents shall cause a United States flag being in good condition to be displayed on the campus of their respective state institution of higher education during the hours of nine o'clock a.m. and four o'clock p.m. on school days, except during i…
RCW 28B.10.031 Check cashing privileges.
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(1) Any institution of higher education may, at its option and after the approval by governing boards, accept in exchange for cash a payroll check, expense check, financial aid check, or personal check from a student or employee of that institution of higher education in accordan…
RCW 28B.10.032 Public and private institutions offering teacher preparation programs—Exploration of methods to enhance awareness of teacher preparation programs.
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The state's public and private institutions of higher education offering teacher preparation programs and school districts are encouraged to explore ways to facilitate faculty exchanges, and other cooperative arrangements, to generate increased awareness and understanding by high…
RCW 28B.10.033 Teacher preparation programs.
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*** CHANGE IN 2026 *** (SEE 6278.SL) ***(1)(a) Each Washington professional educator standards board-approved teacher preparation program, including an alternative route teacher certification program, must develop a plan describing how the program will partner with school distric…
RCW 28B.10.034 Central Washington University—Student teacher remote supervision.
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(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, Central Washington University shall acquire the necessary audiovisual technology and equipment for university faculty to remotely supervise student teachers in ten schools.(2) A school selected for…
RCW 28B.10.035 Concurrent enrollment program accreditation.
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(1) To establish a uniform standard by which concurrent enrollment programs and professional development activities may be measured, any college or university offering concurrent enrollment program courses at a public high school, or college in the high school programs, must rece…
RCW 28B.10.037 Student expression in school-sponsored media.
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(1) Students at institutions of higher education have the right to exercise freedom of speech and of the press in school-sponsored media, whether or not the media are supported financially by the school or by use of school facilities, or are produced in conjunction with a class. …
RCW 28B.10.040 Higher educational institutions to be nonsectarian.
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All institutions of higher education supported wholly or in part by state funds, and by whatsoever name so designated, shall be forever free from religious or sectarian control or influence.[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.10.040. Prior: (i) 1909 c 97 p 242 s 7; RRS s 4559; prior: 1897 c…
RCW 28B.10.041 High school directory information—Data-sharing agreements with the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
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(1) The Washington student achievement council and institutions of higher education must enter into data-sharing agreements with the office of the superintendent of public instruction to facilitate the transfer of high school student directory information collected under RCW 28A.…
RCW 28B.10.042 Personal identifiers—Use of social security numbers prohibited.
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(1) Institutions of higher education shall not use the social security number of any student, staff, or faculty for identification except for the purposes of employment, financial aid, research, assessment, accountability, transcripts, or as otherwise required by state or federal…
RCW 28B.10.0421 Personal identifiers—Funding.
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Each institution of higher education shall use its own existing budgetary funds to develop the system for personal identifiers. No new state funds shall be allocated for this purpose.[ 2001 c 103 s 4.]Notes:Findings—2001 c 103: See note following RCW 28B.10.042.
RCW 28B.10.050 Entrance requirements exceeding minimum requirements.
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Except as the legislature shall otherwise specifically direct, the boards of regents and the boards of trustees for the state universities, the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College may establish entrance requirements for their respective institutions of higher e…
RCW 28B.10.053 Postsecondary credit for high school coursework—Master list of qualifying courses and qualifying examination scores—Dissemination of information.
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(1) By December 1, 2011, and by June of each odd-numbered year thereafter, the institutions of higher education shall collaboratively develop a master list of postsecondary courses that can be fulfilled by taking the advanced placement, international baccalaureate, or other recog…
RCW 28B.10.054 Credit policies for AP, international baccalaureate, and Cambridge international exams—Reports.
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(1) The institutions of higher education must establish a coordinated, evidence-based policy for granting as many undergraduate college credits, as possible and appropriate, to students who have earned minimum scores of three on advanced placement exams, four on standard-level an…
RCW 28B.10.057 Academic credit for military training.
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(1) Before December 31, 2015, each institution of higher education must adopt a policy to award academic credit for military training applicable to the student's certificate or degree requirements. The policy shall apply to any individual who is enrolled in the institution of hig…
RCW 28B.10.058 College in the high school program—At no cost—Rate per college funding.
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(1) Beginning on September 1, 2023, institutions of higher education must provide enrollment and registration in college in the high school courses in which a student is eligible to receive college credit available at no cost for students in the ninth, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade a…
RCW 28B.10.063 College in the high school—Private institution pilot program.
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(1) Subject to the amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the student achievement council shall select a private, not-for-profit four-year institution as defined in RCW 28B.07.020(4) with a main campus located in Yakima county and who serves rural or underserved communit…
RCW 28B.10.065 College in the high school—Affidavit necessary for pilot program participation.
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(1) In administering RCW 28B.10.063, the student achievement council shall adopt rules which allow for each institution of higher education to annually sign an affidavit that the institution has adopted policies in compliance with this section. The affidavit must attest to the fo…
RCW 28B.10.100 "Major line" defined.
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The term "major line," whenever used in this code, shall be held and construed to mean the development of the work or courses of study in certain subjects to their fullest extent, leading to a degree or degrees in that subject.[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.10.100. Prior: 1917 c 10 s 1…
RCW 28B.10.105 Courses exclusive to the University of Washington.
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See RCW 28B.20.060.
RCW 28B.10.106 Courses exclusive to Washington State University.
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See RCW 28B.30.060 and 28B.30.065.
RCW 28B.10.115 Major lines common to University of Washington and Washington State University.
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Except as provided in RCW 28B.30.058, the courses of instruction of both the University of Washington and Washington State University shall embrace as major lines, pharmacy, architecture, and forest management as distinguished from forest products and logging engineering which ar…
RCW 28B.10.118 Accelerated baccalaureate degree programs—Approval.
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(1) State universities, regional universities, and The Evergreen State College may develop accelerated baccalaureate degree programs that will allow academically qualified students to obtain a baccalaureate degree in three years without attending summer classes or enrolling in mo…
RCW 28B.10.120 Graduate work.
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Whenever a course is authorized to be offered and taught by this code, in any of the institutions herein mentioned, as a major line, it shall carry with it the right to offer, and teach graduate work in such major lines.[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 s 28B.10.120. Prior: 1917 c 10 s 7; RRS s…
RCW 28B.10.140 Teachers' training courses.
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The University of Washington, Washington State University, Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Western Washington University, and The Evergreen State College are each authorized to train teachers and other personnel for whom teaching certificates or spec…
RCW 28B.10.145 Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Professional development.
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(1) Each institution of higher education must:(a) Provide professional development, either existing or new, focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism for faculty and staff. This program must be developed in partnership with the institution's administration, faculty,…
RCW 28B.10.147 Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Campus climate assessment.
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(1)(a) The institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 shall each conduct a campus climate assessment to understand the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the learning, working, and living environment on campus for students, faculty, and staff.…
RCW 28B.10.149 Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Program for students.
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(1) Each institution of higher education must:(a) Provide a program, either existing or new, on diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism to students beginning with the 2024-25 academic year. Institutions of higher education may expand the focus of its program to reflect the n…
RCW 28B.10.151 Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Reports.
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By December 31, 2024, and biennially thereafter, the state board for community and technical colleges and an organization representing the presidents of the public four-year institutions of higher education shall each submit a report to the higher education committees of the legi…
RCW 28B.10.170 College and university fees.
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See chapter 28B.15 RCW.
RCW 28B.10.270 Rights of Washington national guard and other military reserve students called to service.
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(1) A member of the Washington national guard or any other military reserve component who is a student at an institution of higher education and who is ordered for a period exceeding thirty days to either active state service, as defined in RCW 38.04.010, or to federal active mil…
RCW 28B.10.280 Student loans—Federal student aid programs.
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The boards of regents of the state universities and the boards of trustees of regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and community and technical college districts may each create student loan funds, and qualify and participate in the National Defense Education Act of…
RCW 28B.10.281 Student loans—Certain activities may make student ineligible for aid.
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Any student who organizes and/or participates in any demonstration, riot or other activity of which the effect is to interfere with or disrupt the normal educational process at such institution shall not be eligible for such aid.[ 1969 ex.s. c 222 s 3. Formerly RCW 28.76.421.]Not…
RCW 28B.10.284 Uniform minor student capacity to borrow act.
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See chapter 26.30 RCW.
RCW 28B.10.285 Student financial aid information—Notice to students—Development of reporting form—Compliance reporting.
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(1) The definitions in this subsection apply throughout this section unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(a) "Educational institution" includes any entity that is an institution of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, a degree-granting institution as defined i…
RCW 28B.10.287 Postsecondary institution financial aid disbursement by third party.
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(1) For purposes of this section and RCW 28B.77.270, "postsecondary institution" means the institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016 and any degree-granting institution, for-profit institution, or for-profit vocational institute, operating in the state and off…
RCW 28B.10.293 Collection of debts—Conditions and limitations on institutions of higher education.
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(1) Institutions of higher education may, in the control and collection of any debt or claim due owing to it, impose reasonable financing and late charges, as well as reasonable costs and expenses incurred in the collection of such debts, if provided for in the note or agreement …
RCW 28B.10.294 Collection of debts—Report.
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Institutions of higher education shall report to the governor and the higher education committees of the legislature in accordance with RCW 43.01.036 annually beginning on December 1, 2020, on transcript and registration holds used as debt collection tools, including:(1) Each ins…
RCW 28B.10.295 Educational materials on abuses of, and illnesses consequent from, alcohol.
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The boards of regents of the state's universities, the boards of trustees of the respective state colleges, and the boards of trustees of the respective community colleges, with the cooperation of the *state board for community college education, shall make available at some plac…