Title 28C — Title 28C VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
4 chapters · 71 sections in this title.
RCW 28C.10.010 Intent.
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It is the intent of this chapter to protect against practices by private vocational schools which are false, deceptive, misleading, or unfair, and to help ensure adequate educational quality at private vocational schools.[ 1986 c 299 s 1.]
RCW 28C.10.020 Definitions.
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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter.(1) "Agency" means the workforce training and education coordinating board.(2) "Agent" means a person owning an interest in, employed by, or representing for remuneration …
RCW 28C.10.030 Application of chapter.
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This chapter does not apply to:(1) Bona fide trade, business, professional, or fraternal organizations conducting educational programs primarily for that organization's membership or offered by that organization on a no-fee basis;(2) Entities offering education that is exclusivel…
RCW 28C.10.040 Agency's duties—Rules—Investigations—Interagency agreements about degree and nondegree programs.
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The agency:(1) Shall maintain a list of private vocational schools licensed under this chapter;(2) Shall adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW to carry out this chapter;(3) May investigate any entity the agency reasonably believes to be subject to the jurisdiction of t…
RCW 28C.10.050 Minimum standards—Consumer student loan products—Denial of application for licensure—Determination that school or program is at risk of closure or termination.
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(1) The agency shall adopt by rule minimum standards for entities operating private vocational schools. The minimum standards shall include, but not be limited to, requirements to assess whether a private vocational school is eligible to obtain and maintain a license in this stat…
RCW 28C.10.060 Licenses—Requirements—Renewal.
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Any entity desiring to operate a private vocational school shall apply for a license to the agency on a form provided by the agency. The agency shall issue a license if the school:(1) Files a completed application with information satisfactory to the agency. Misrepresentation by …
RCW 28C.10.070 Fees.
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The agency shall establish fees by rule at a level necessary to approximately recover the staffing costs incurred in administering this chapter. All fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the state general fund.[ 1986 c 299 s 7.]
RCW 28C.10.082 Tuition recovery trust fund—Established.
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The tuition recovery trust fund is hereby established in the custody of the state treasurer. The agency shall deposit in the fund all moneys received under RCW 28C.10.084. Moneys in the fund may be spent only for the purposes under RCW 28C.10.084. Disbursements from the fund shal…
RCW 28C.10.084 Tuition recovery trust fund—Operation—Liability—Claims.
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(1) The agency shall establish, maintain, and administer a tuition recovery trust fund. All funds collected for the tuition recovery trust fund are payable to the state for the benefit and protection of any student or enrollee of a private vocational school licensed under this ch…
RCW 28C.10.090 Actions prohibited without license.
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A private vocational school, whether located in this state or outside of this state, shall not conduct business of any kind, make any offers, advertise or solicit, or enter into any contracts unless the private vocational school is licensed under this chapter.[ 1986 c 299 s 9.]
RCW 28C.10.100 Suspension or modification of requirements of chapter.
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The executive director of the agency may suspend or modify any of the requirements under this chapter in a particular case if the agency finds that:(1) The suspension or modification is consistent with the purposes of this chapter; and(2) The education to be offered addresses a s…
RCW 28C.10.110 Unfair business practices.
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(1) It is a violation of this chapter for an entity operating a private vocational school to engage in an unfair business practice. The agency may deny, revoke, or suspend the license of any entity that is found to have engaged in a substantial number of unfair business practices…
RCW 28C.10.120 Complaints—Investigations—Hearings—Remedies—Transition assistance for students.
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(1) Complaints may be filed under this chapter only by a current student or exiter of a program or training affected by an unfair business practice. The complaint shall set forth the alleged violation and shall contain information required by the agency on forms provided for that…
RCW 28C.10.130 Violations—Civil penalties—Consumer protection act.
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(1) Any private vocational school or agent violating RCW 28C.10.060, 28C.10.090, or 28C.10.110 or the applicable agency rules is subject to a civil penalty of not more than one hundred dollars for each separate violation. Each day on which a violation occurs constitutes a separat…
RCW 28C.10.140 Violations—Criminal sanctions.
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Any entity or any owner, officer, agent, or employee of such entity who wilfully violates RCW 28C.10.060 or 28C.10.090 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail fo…
RCW 28C.10.150 Actions resulting in jurisdiction of courts.
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A private vocational school, whether located in this state or outside of this state, that conducts business of any kind, makes any offers, advertises, solicits, or enters into any contracts in this state or with a resident of this state is subject to the jurisdiction of the court…
RCW 28C.10.160 Educational records—Permanent file—Protection.
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If any private vocational school discontinues its operation, the chief administrative officer of the school shall file with the agency the original or legible true copies of all educational records required by the agency. If the agency determines that any educational records are …
RCW 28C.10.170 Contracts voidable—When.
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If a student or prospective student is a resident of this state at the time any contract relating to payment for education or any note, instrument, or other evidence of indebtedness relating thereto is entered into, RCW 28C.10.180 shall govern the rights of the parties to the con…
RCW 28C.10.180 Enforceability of debts—Authority to offer degree required.
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A note, instrument, or other evidence of indebtedness or contract relating to payment for education is not enforceable in the courts of this state by a private vocational school or holder of the instrument unless the private vocational school was licensed under this chapter at th…
RCW 28C.10.190 Actions to enforce chapter—Who may bring—Relief.
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The attorney general or the prosecuting attorney of any county in which a private vocational school or agent of the school is found may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of this chapter. The court may issue an injunction or grant any other…
RCW 28C.10.200 Injunctive relief—Agency may seek.
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The agency may seek injunctive relief, after giving notice to the affected party, in a court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter. The agency need not allege or prove that the agency has no adequate remedy at law. The r…
RCW 28C.10.210 Violation of chapter unfair or deceptive practice under RCW 19.86.020.
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A violation of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter affects the public interest and is an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of RCW 19.86.020 of the consumer protection act. The remedies and sanctions provided by this section shall not preclude appli…
RCW 28C.10.220 Remedies and penalties in chapter nonexclusive and cumulative.
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The remedies and penalties provided for in this chapter are nonexclusive and cumulative and do not affect any other actions or proceedings.[ 1986 c 299 s 22.]
RCW 28C.10.902 Effective date—1986 c 299.
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This act shall take effect July 1, 1986.[ 1986 c 299 s 31.]