Title 131 WAC — Community and Technical Colleges, Board for

Chapter 131-08 Practice and procedure.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-08-005 General description of state board organization and operations.

(1) The state board for community and technical colleges consists of nine members appointed by the governor. Members serve for terms of four years; or until a successor is named.

(2) The executive officer and secretary of the board is the executive director of the state system of community and technical colleges. The executive director is in charge of the offices of the board and responsible to the board for the preparation of reports and the collection and dissemination of data and other public information relating to the state system of community and technical colleges. The executive director exercises, in the name of the board, all powers and duties delegated by the board and at the direction of the board executes, together with the chair of the board, all contracts entered into by the board.

(3) It is the board's duty to exercise general supervision and control over the state system of community and technical colleges consistent with the specific powers and duties set forth in the Community and Technical College Act of 1991, chapter 28B.50 RCW.

(4) The board's office is located in Olympia, Washington, 1300 Quince Street S.E., 98504.

(5) Information about specific meeting places and times may be obtained at the board office. Formal submission or requests to the state board should be addressed to the executive director at the Olympia office.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 07-19-101, § 131-08-005, filed 9/18/07, effective 10/19/07
WSR 98-15-002, § 131-08-005, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.070 and chapter 42.30 RCW. WSR 92-13-019 (Order 136, Resolution No. 92-05-23), § 131-08-005, filed 6/8/92, effective 7/9/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.04.020. WSR 81-01-079 (Order 84, Resolution No. 80-61), § 131-08-005, filed 12/17/80. Statutory Authority: RCW 28.50.070 [28B.50.070] and 42.30.075. WSR 79-12-070 (Order 78, Resolution No. 79-42), § 131-08-005, filed 11/30/79. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.070. WSR 78-07-063 (Order 72, Resolution No. 78-31), § 131-08-005, filed 6/30/78
Order 61, § 131-08-005, filed 7/8/77
Order 59, § 131-08-005, filed 7/6/76
Order 52, § 131-08-005, filed 1/9/76
Order 40, § 131-08-005, filed 6/27/75
Order 33, § 131-08-005, filed 11/14/74
Order 19, § 131-08-005, filed 7/2/73
Order 3, § 131-08-005, filed 6/19/69.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-08-007 Presentations to state board.

Any interested individual or organization, upon written request to and receipt by the state board office at least two weeks in advance of the next scheduled board meeting, may request that any relevant matter concerning the state community and technical college system be placed on the board meeting agenda. The chair or the executive director of the state board may, however, waive this two week notification procedure, if in the judgment of either, sufficient emergency exists.

The following format shall be used by individuals or organizations in making their request for additions to the board meeting agenda:

(1) Title of the item to be considered;

(2) A brief descriptive background which includes relevant facts and documentary evidence, including written materials, personal interviews, expert testimony or matters of record;

(3) Identification of the requesting party, including relevant organizational affiliations and job titles.

It shall be the prerogative of the board not to take any action on matters that come before the board pursuant to this rule.

In the case of presentations to the board on behalf of organizations, special interest groups, and other multimember bodies, testimony shall normally be limited to one individual representative.

In the case of all presentations, the board reserves the right, without notice, to limit the length of any particular presentation or to reschedule presentations when, in its judgment, the demands of public business before the board necessitate making such limitations.

It is the intent of the state board that procedures set forth in this regulation shall be liberally interpreted to the end that all interested citizens and organized groups shall be able to address the board on any matter relevant to its responsibilities and duties in the operations of Washington's community and technical college system. Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this section, impromptu comments or questions by members of the public or organization representative may be presented at any meeting of the board consistent with the provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, the Open Public Meetings Act.

In the case of adoption, amendment or repeal of rules, which are subject to the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, chapter 34.05 RCW, the provisions of that chapter regarding the presentation of data, views or arguments to shall govern.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-002, § 131-08-007, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.070 and chapter 42.30 RCW. WSR 92-13-019 (Order 136, Resolution No. 92-05-23), § 131-08-007, filed 6/8/92, effective 7/9/92
Order 60, § 131-08-007, filed 11/1/76
Order 3, § 131-08-007, filed 6/19/69.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-08-008 Special meetings of the state board.

Special meetings of the state board may be called by the chair or by a majority of the members of the state board. Notification of such a meeting must be made at least twenty-four hours before the time of such meeting. Such notice shall specify the time and place of the special meeting and the business to be transacted. Final disposition shall not be taken on any other matter at such meetings. Notice of such special meetings also shall be provided twenty-four hours prior to such meetings to each local newspaper of general circulation and to each local radio and television station which has on file with the state board a written request to be notified of such special meetings or of all meetings of the state board.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-002, § 131-08-008, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.070 and chapter 42.30 RCW. WSR 92-13-019 (Order 136, Resolution No. 92-05-23), § 131-08-008, filed 6/8/92, effective 7/9/92
Order 41, § 131-08-008, filed 6/27/75.

Chapter 131-12 Students.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-12-010 Minimum standards for admission to a community or technical college.

(1) Any applicant for admission to a community or technical college shall be admitted when, as determined by the chief administrative officer of the district or his or her designee, such applicant:

(a) Is competent to profit from the curricular offerings of the college; and

(b) Would not, by his or her presence or conduct, create a disruptive atmosphere within the community or technical college inconsistent with the purposes of the institution; and

(d) Is a high school graduate; or

(e) Has applied for admission under the provisions of a student enrollment options program such as running start or a successor program; or other local student enrollment options program.

(2) However, an applicant transferring from another institution of higher education who meets the above criteria, but who is not in good standing at the time of his transfer may be conditionally admitted to a community or technical college on a probationary status as determined by the chief administrative officer of the community or technical college district or his or her designee.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 95-13-068, § 131-12-010, filed 6/20/95, effective 7/21/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.090 (7)(d) and (10), 28B.50.851, 28B.15.502(4), 28B.15.522, 28B.50.140(3) and 1990 c 29. WSR 90-20-009 (Order 122, Resolution Nos. 90-42 and 90-43), § 131-12-010, filed 9/20/90, effective 10/21/90
Order 3, § 131-12-010, filed 6/19/69.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-12-020 Definition of resident student and procedures for classification.

Students enrolled in a technical college are subject to the residency procedures of that technical college. For students of community colleges, residency, for purpose of tuition, shall be determined under the provisions of RCW 28B.15.012 and 28B.15.013.

The following procedures shall be followed by community colleges in making residency classifications:

(1) Upon receipt of an application for admission to the community college the applicant shall be classified as either a resident or nonresident as the facts may indicate.

(2) The notice of acceptance shall be accompanied by a statement of the applicant's residency classification and, in the case of those classified as nonresidents, a statement of the criteria and procedures to be followed for establishing resident status.

(3) Changes in residency classifications of applicants or enrolled students shall be made by the authorized college official as follows:

(a) In the case of applicants or enrolled students who have been classified as nonresident, upon presentation by the applicant or student or an authorized representative of sufficient proof that the applicant or enrolled student meets the provisions of RCW 28B.15.012 and 28B.15.013; and

(b) In the case of applicants or enrolled students who have been classified as residents, upon presentation or discovery of proof that such individual is legally domiciled outside the state of Washington.

(4) In the event of dispute or question regarding the residency status of any applicant or enrolled student, the matter shall be referred to the office of attorney general for advice.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-011, § 131-12-020, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.090 (7)(d) and (10), 28B.50.851, 28B.15.502(4), 28B.15.522, 28B.50.140(3) and 1990 c 29. WSR 90-20-009 (Order 122, Resolution Nos. 90-42 and 90-43), § 131-12-020, filed 9/20/90, effective 10/21/90
Order 3, § 131-12-020, filed 6/19/69.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-12-030 Districts authorized to restrict enrollment in classes, courses or programs.

A community and technical college district may establish:

(1) Enrollment limits for any class, course or program when such restrictions are necessary because of limitations of physical facilities or operating funds or when such restrictions are consistent with generally accepted educational practices regarding efficient maximum class sizes.

(2) Reasonable prerequisites for enrollment in any class, course or program to insure that a student will profit or benefit from the particular class, course or program.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-011, § 131-12-030, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98
Order 3, § 131-12-030, filed 6/19/69.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-12-040 Districts shall establish rules allowing intercampus and intercollege enrollment.

College districts that offer instruction in more than one location shall establish reasonable rules and procedures that will allow intercampus and intercollege enrollment of students without penalty or additional cost above the normal tuition, special fees, and incidental fees charged by the district for attendance at any single campus or college therein.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-011, § 131-12-040, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98
Order 3, § 131-12-040, filed 6/19/69.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-12-041 Interdistrict registration of students.

Under the authority of RCW 28B.50.095 the following rule applies to the interdistrict enrollment of students at community colleges. The purpose of this rule is to allow students to concurrently enroll at more than one community college, but pay no more tuition and fees than if the student was enrolled at a single college.

(1) Interdistrict registration shall mean the concurrent enrollment of a student in community colleges operated by two or more community college districts.

(2) Interdistrict registration shall occur only on the basis of a specific agreement between the two or more colleges and shall be used only to accommodate students when courses will not be offered in a manner that will enable the timely completion of the student's program of study. Agreements may also include tuition and fee revenue sharing.

(3) Students shall enroll and pay tuition and fees at the first college. The second college in which the student is enrolled shall charge and collect tuition and fees for those additional credits as if the student was taking all of their credits at the second college.

(4) Withdrawal from the college or reduction of course load in the college of initial registration shall invalidate any reduced tuition and fee registration at a second college unless the appropriate additional tuition and fees are paid.

(5) Students enrolled in a second college under the provisions of this regulation shall be required to comply with the regular registration procedure of such second college and shall be required to pay any additional special fees—such as laboratory, supply, use or records fees normally charged to students enrolled at that college.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 02-20-013, § 131-12-041, filed 9/20/02, effective 10/21/02
WSR 98-15-011, § 131-12-041, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98
Order 23, § 131-12-041, filed 12/18/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-12-050 Rules defining student rights and responsibilities required to be adopted.

In order that each student attending a community college is assured of substantive and procedural due process of the law, each community college district shall promulgate, adopt and publish rules defining and establishing student rights and responsibilities, including but not limited to the following subject areas:

(1) Admission requirements;

(2) Freedom of expression, petition, press, assembly and association;

(3) Use and maintenance of records and campus facilities;

(4) Disciplinary hearing and appeal procedures; and

(5) Disciplinary sanctions.

History

Order 5, § 131-12-050, filed 12/12/69.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-12-060 Student involvement in the promulgation, amendment and revocation of rules.

Each community college district shall involve students in the promulgation, amendment and revocation of rules defining and establishing student rights and responsibilities. The minimum involvement which shall be afforded students, except in emergencies, shall consist of a reasonable opportunity to review and express opinions regarding the proposed exercise of the community college's rule-making authority.

History

Order 5, § 131-12-060, filed 12/12/69.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-12-080 Student progress toward degrees and certificates.

In the 2003 legislative session the legislature passed a bill that requires community and technical colleges to adopt policies and procedures to expedite students' progress toward their program goals. The intent of the legislation is to encourage students enrolled in degree or certificate programs to complete their programs with limited additional credits. The policies and procedures should address:

(1) Students who accumulate more than one hundred twenty-five percent of the number of credits required to complete an associate degree or certificate;

(2) Students who have a pattern of dropping more than twenty-five percent of their course load; and

(3) Students who remain on academic probation for more than one quarter.

Colleges will report to the state board for community and technical colleges the policies and procedures that they approve.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 03-22-026, § 131-12-080, filed 10/27/03, effective 11/27/03.

Chapter 131-16 Faculty and staff personnel.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-16-067 Medical expense plans—Definitions.

For purposes of establishing medical expense plans authorized under WAC 131-16-068, the following terms are defined:

(1) "Eligible employees" means any of the following groups of community and technical college system employees:

(a) Academic employees as defined in RCW 28B.52.020;

(b) Classified employees of technical colleges whose employment is governed under chapter 41.56 RCW;

(d) Employees of the state board for community and technical colleges who are exempt from chapter 41.06 RCW.

(2) "Covered eligible employee" means an eligible employee who is in a group for which a college board or the state board for community and technical colleges has established a medical expense plan.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 97-20-030, § 131-16-067, filed 9/23/97, effective 10/24/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-16-068 Medical expense plans authorized.

(1) In lieu of remuneration for unused sick leave at retirement, a college board (or the state board for community and technical colleges for employees under its jurisdiction) may provide with equivalent funds a medical expense plan for eligible employees.

(2) A medical expense plan provided under this section shall require, as a condition of participation, that each covered eligible employee sign an agreement to hold the employer harmless if the employee or employer is later found to be indebted to the United States as a result of:

(a) The employee not paying income taxes on amounts contributed to the plan; or

(b) The employer not withholding or deducting a tax, assessment, or other payment on funds contributed to the plan as required by federal law.

Such agreement shall also include a provision requiring each covered eligible employee to forfeit remuneration for accrued sick leave at retirement if he/she is covered by a medical expense plan and the employee refuses to sign the required agreement.

(3) In providing a medical expense plan authorized under this section, a college board or the state board may only provide such plan covering all employees in one or more of the groups defined in WAC 131-16-067.

(4) In providing a medical expense plan for a group of eligible employees whose conditions of employment are governed by chapter 28B.52 or 41.56 RCW, a college board may only provide such plan by agreement applicable to all of the members of a bargaining unit.

(5) A medical expense plan established under this section shall be applicable to all retirements of covered eligible employees within a calendar year. Such a medical expense plan may be discontinued in any future year, but once discontinued it may not be reinstated for the same group of eligible employees within the same calendar year as it was discontinued.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 97-20-030, § 131-16-068, filed 9/23/97, effective 10/24/97.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-16-070 Adoption and publication of district personnel selection practices and standards.

Each college district board of trustees shall adopt and publish a statement of personnel selection practices and standards governing all nonclassified service personnel which are designed to ensure high standards of excellence in all phases of district operations, satisfy the standards of regional and national accrediting organization, and provide for a professional staff representing a wide range of educational and professional experience. Such personnel practices and standards shall be consistent with WAC 131-16-080.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 04-07-094, § 131-16-070, filed 3/16/04, effective 4/16/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.090 (7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-16-070, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91
WSR 80-13-011 (Order 82, Resolution No. 80-14), § 131-16-070, filed 9/8/80
Order 5, § 131-16-070, filed 12/12/69.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-16-080 General standards of qualifications for community and technical college personnel.

Prior to employment of candidates to perform professional services in Washington community and technical colleges, the district board of trustees shall establish that the candidate possesses:

(1) Scholarship and/or technical skill that represents appropriate study, training, and skills in the proposed area of assignment,

(2) Expertise as a practitioner as evidenced by reports of former associates and supervisors,

(3) A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the role to be played as a partner in an educational enterprise serving the best interests of the students,

(4) A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission, role, and character of the community or technical college,

(5) The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with the goals of the institution and the community and technical college system, and

(6) Personal characteristics that contribute to the ability to promote the welfare of the students, the institution, and the state of Washington.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-23-051, § 131-16-080, filed 11/13/98, effective 12/14/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.090 (7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-16-080, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91
WSR 80-13-011 (Order 82, Resolution No. 80-14), § 131-16-080, filed 9/8/80
Order 22, § 131-16-080, filed 11/27/73
Order 5, § 131-16-080, filed 12/12/69.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-16-091 Additional qualifications in areas of specialization.

In addition to the general standards required by WAC 131-16-080, the district board of trustees shall establish that candidates for appointment meet or exceed the following standards in their areas of specialization:

(1) Teaching personnel.

(a) Professional teaching personnel performing services for which advanced degrees are commonly available shall hold the equivalent of a master's degree in the field of their educational service from an accredited college or university or a bachelor's degree and professional expertise in the field of their educational service; or

(b) Professional teaching personnel in professional-technical fields for which bachelor's or master's degrees are not commonly available shall be particularly qualified to provide instruction in their area of specialization as demonstrated by possession of the following:

(i) Sufficient broad and comprehensive training;

(ii) Industry recognized certification when available; and

(iii) Two years relevant work experience and/or relevant, current teaching experience that particularly qualifies them to provide instruction in their area of specialization.

(c) In extraordinary cases, the requirements in (a) and (b) of this subsection may be waived by the college president. For personnel under waiver, a professional development plan must be developed to meet criteria under (a) or (b) of this subsection. This plan must be completed during the initial certification process.

(d) Part-time professional-technical teaching personnel must meet minimum qualifications as defined by (a), (b), or (c) of this subsection and have verification on file. This record must be on file for each part-time instructor during each quarter of teaching employment.

(2) Other instructional personnel.

All other professional-technical instructional personnel, including teachers' aides, lab assistants, and tutors, who do not meet the work experience and educational requirements specified above, may be employed either on a full-time or part-time basis. Such individuals shall possess appropriate technical skills and knowledge in the specific program area assigned; and such individuals shall work under the direct supervision of, or in direct coordination with, an appropriately qualified professional. Each college district shall maintain job descriptions for each position in this category.

(3) Chief professional-technical administrator.

The chief professional-technical administrator shall have:

(a) Earned an advanced degree, masters or doctorate, in a professional-technical area or have equivalent administrative expertise as demonstrated by successful performance of broad administrative responsibilities; and

(b) Been employed as a full-time professional-technical instructor or have the equivalent experience in business or industry or other public agencies; and

The chief professional-technical administrator must understand and have the ability to assess professional-technical faculty's ability to provide student instruction, supervise learning environments and implement curriculum, outcomes, and assessments. The chief professional-technical administrator must keep a copy of his/her current certificate in his/her personnel file.

(4) Other professional-technical administrators.

Other administrators who oversee professional-technical programs, must demonstrate to the employing agency a commitment to and understanding of professional-technical education, and their ability to use the professional-technical faculty skills standards to guide and support the professional development of the professional-technical instructors they supervise.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 04-07-094, § 131-16-091, filed 3/16/04, effective 4/16/04
WSR 93-14-008, § 131-16-091, filed 6/24/93, effective 7/25/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.090 (7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-16-091, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91
WSR 80-13-011 (Order 82, Resolution No. 80-14), § 131-16-091, filed 9/8/80
Order 22, § 131-16-091, filed 11/27/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-16-092 Maintaining and improving certification competencies for professional-technical administrators and instructors.

It shall be the responsibility of the president of each institution or district to assure compliance with the following standards, which must be met or exceeded by all districts:

(1) The institution or district will certify, through the chief professional-technical administrator or designee, each full-time professional-technical instructor and administrator and maintain documentation of such certification. The certificate and the documentation on file shall specify the function and/or the specific occupational area for which the individual is certified.

(2) Each full-time contracted professional-technical instructor shall have a professional development plan, approved by the supervising professional-technical administrator or designee. The professional development plan shall be developed in collaboration with the instructor in accordance with local bargaining agreements. The chief professional-technical administrator or designee shall maintain a file of all such plans. Such plans shall be reviewed periodically, as determined by the institution.

(3) Full-time professional-technical instructors must complete the requirements of the initial certification within three years to attain standard certification. Standard certificates must be renewed every five years.

(4) Part-time professional-technical instructors teaching a two-thirds full-time load for more than the equivalent of three quarters must complete the requirements of the initial certification within three years, to attain standard certification. Standard certificates must be renewed every five years.

(5) All other part-time professional-technical instructors must be assessed as to their ability to provide student instruction, supervise learning environments and implement curriculum, outcomes, and assessments.

(6) The chief professional-technical administrator shall be certified by the president, who will maintain the chief professional administrator's professional development plan.

(7) Certification under the standards specified in WAC 131-16-070 through 131-16-094 is a condition of continued employment for all professional-technical education personnel.

(8) Safety and occupational health practices standards are met by meeting the requirements as set down by OSHA and WISHA. (As referenced in WAC 296-800-100 to 296-800-370.)

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 04-07-094, § 131-16-092, filed 3/16/04, effective 4/16/04
WSR 93-14-008, § 131-16-092, filed 6/24/93, effective 7/25/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.090 (7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-16-092, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91
WSR 80-13-011 (Order 82, Resolution No. 80-14), § 131-16-092, filed 9/8/80
Order 22, § 131-16-092, filed 11/27/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-16-093 Types of professional-technical education certificates.

In issuing certificates for full-time and part-time professional-technical instructors, as identified in WAC 131-16-092 (3) and (4), the college district shall utilize the following nomenclature and shall meet the standards set forth below as a minimum:

(1) Teaching personnel.

Initial certification.

(a) Upon hire, teaching personnel will be issued initial certification by the chief professional-technical administrator. Initial certification lasts three years. The initial certification process includes documentation of a professional development plan which identifies priorities for professional growth as specified in WAC 131-16-094. An initial certificate is not renewable for professional-technical instructors.

Standard certification.

(b) Standard certification will be issued by the chief professional-technical administrator upon completion of the requirements for initial certification. Standard certification must be renewed on a five-year cycle. To maintain standard certification, professional-technical instructors must develop and complete a professional development plan as specified in WAC 131-16-094.

(c) The hiring institution shall hold an orientation for all new full-time professional-technical instructors. The orientation outline must be on file at each campus.

First aid and CPR.

(d) A current first-aid certificate, including CPR and bloodborne pathogens, must be earned by professional-technical instructors prior to the second quarter of employment in professional-technical programs where the instructional environment brings students into physical proximity with machinery, electrical circuits, biologicals, radioactive substances, chemicals, flammables, intense heat, gases under pressure, excavations, scaffolding, ladders, and/or other hazards. Responsibility for ensuring that appropriate staff has first-aid training will rest with the assigned chief professional-technical administrator. The specific type of first-aid program, including CPR, required of professional-technical instructors shall be achieved by passing a course of first-aid/CPR/bloodborne pathogen instruction and participation in practical application of subject matter determined and required by the department of labor and industries. Specifically excluded from conformance to the first-aid requirement are:

(i) Those instructors who teach related subjects to professional-technical students, i.e., mathematics, English, or communications skills, etc., when such subjects are taught in classrooms rather than shops or laboratories.

(ii) Physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and others when their occupational competencies and training include first-aid knowledge and skills equal to or superior to that represented by the first-aid certification being required under these regulations.

(2) Chief professional-technical administrators.

Upon hire, the chief professional-technical administrators will be issued initial certification. To maintain certification, the chief professional-technical administrator must develop and complete a professional development plan that includes as a minimum his/her ability to use the professional-technical faculty skill standards to guide and support the professional development of the professional-technical instructors they supervise.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 04-07-094, § 131-16-093, filed 3/16/04, effective 4/16/04
WSR 93-14-008, § 131-16-093, filed 6/24/93, effective 7/25/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.090 (7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-16-093, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91
WSR 84-06-052 (Order 97, Resolution No. 84-7), § 131-16-093, filed 3/7/84
WSR 80-13-011 (Order 82, Resolution No. 80-14), § 131-16-093, filed 9/8/80
Order 22, § 131-16-093, filed 11/27/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-16-094 Certification process for professional-technical instructors.

The certification process for professional-technical instructors includes assessing the attainment of the standards contained in the professional-technical skill standards and the completion of a professional development plan. The professional development plan identifies priorities for professional growth. The priorities should address, at a minimum, the professional-technical faculty's ability to provide student instruction, supervise learning environments and implement curriculum, outcomes, and assessments. The professional development plan shall be developed in collaboration with the instructor and will include, based on local bargaining agreements, at least five professional development activities, linked to the professional-technical faculty skill standards.

The professional development plan includes:

(1) Faculty (self) and administrator identification of professional development activities for professional growth.

(2) Measurable outcomes and objective standards for measurement of skill standard achievement.

(3) A timeline for successful achievement of outcomes.

Examples of professional development activities include, but are not limited to, workshops, courses of instruction, conferences, industry experiences and projects. The assigned professional-technical administrator supervisor shall be responsible for the approval of the professional development plan. The chief professional-technical administrator shall be responsible for the approval of professional development activities.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 04-07-094, § 131-16-094, filed 3/16/04, effective 4/16/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.090 (7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-16-094, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91
WSR 80-13-011 (Order 82, Resolution No. 80-14), § 131-16-094, filed 9/8/80
Order 22, § 131-16-094, filed 11/27/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-16-095 Defining reciprocity.

The following standards describe the recognition of professional-technical or vocational teaching certification issued by a community or technical college or the superintendent of public instruction.

(1) Instructors issued a professional-technical education certificate that meets the standards specified in WAC 131-16-080 through 131-16-094 by any community or technical college under the jurisdiction of the state board shall be recognized as certified by all colleges in the community and technical (CTC) system.

(2) It is also recognized that a vocational teaching certificate issued by the office of the superintendent of public instruction will be recognized by the community and technical colleges as fulfilling the minimum requirements for the specific subjects contained in the certification.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 04-07-094, § 131-16-095, filed 3/16/04, effective 4/16/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.090 (7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-16-095, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-16-400 Definition of "special funds" for the purpose of determining eligibility for tenurable faculty positions.

(1) RCW 28B.50.851 authorizes the state board for community and technical colleges to designate certain funds as "special funds" for the purpose of exempting positions funded thereby from the award of community college faculty tenure status as provided in RCW 28B.50.850 through 28B.50.869.

(2) For the purpose of implementing the provisions of RCW 28B.50.851, "special funds" shall be defined as all funds received by a college district other than those generated by operating fees collected by such district pursuant to chapter 28B.15 RCW and state general funds appropriated by the legislature and distributed to college districts by the state board by formula allocation.

(3) "Special funds" shall include, but not be limited to, funds designated as special funds by the legislature, funds received by a community college district through contracts with federal, state, local, or private agencies; grants or gifts from philanthropic organizations; revenue produced by any auxiliary enterprise operated by a college district; federal vocational funds; funds awarded to colleges by the state board as grants for specified purposes, not allocated by formula; and specifically funds received for operating overseas military educational programs.

(4) In order to qualify for the exemption from faculty tenure status, a position must be primarily maintained and funded at least 51% for salary and related benefits by such "special funds" as defined in this section.

(5) Determination of the application of the provisions of this section to any future programs shall be made by the state director consistent with subsections (2) and (3) of this section.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-23-051, § 131-16-400, filed 11/13/98, effective 12/14/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.090 (7)(d) and (10), 28B.50.851, 28B.15.502(4), 28B.15.522, 28B.50.140(3) and 1990 c 29. WSR 90-20-009 (Order 122, Resolution Nos. 90-42 and 90-43), § 131-16-400, filed 9/20/90, effective 10/21/90
Order 67, § 131-16-400, filed 9/13/77
Order 57, § 131-16-400, filed 5/10/76
Order 43, § 131-16-400, filed 9/12/75.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-16-450 Exceptional faculty awards trust fund.

(1) Pursuant to chapter 29, Laws of 1990, the community and technical college exceptional faculty award program shall be subject to the following limitations:

(a) All funds generated by and through this program shall be credited to the college or its foundation exceptional faculty local endowment trust fund, from which only the earnings of such funds may be expended for the purpose of this program.

(b) Authorization to transfer funds from the exceptional faculty award trust fund in the state treasury to a college or its foundation endowment fund shall be contingent upon certification by the college that no less than ten thousand dollars of matching cash donations from private sources has been deposited in the college endowment fund.

(c) Award of requested grants to a college or its foundation shall be contingent upon determination by the state board for community and technical college that the request is consistent with and meets the requirements of the rules of the state board for community and technical colleges and RCW 28B.50.835 through 28B.50.844. Further, if grant requests exceed available funds, the state board for community and technical college shall select the recipients.

(d) Funds granted for the purposes of the faculty awards program shall be held in trust by the college to which such funds were specifically awarded.

(e) Each college shall establish procedures by which awards may be named in honor of a donor, benefactor, or honoree; may designate the use of funds to individuals, groups, or for the improvement of the faculty as a whole; and may renew or redesignate the award annually.

(f) At the end of each fiscal year, the state board for community and technical colleges will request an accounting from each of the participating colleges to include the amount of contributed endowment funds, their earnings, type of investments, and uses made during the previous fiscal year.

(g) The process for determining awards shall be subject to collective bargaining, except that the amount of individual awards and the recipient(s) shall be determined by the district board of trustees.

(h) Only individuals, groups, or the faculty as a whole, who hold faculty assignments as defined by RCW 28B.52.020(2) shall be eligible to receive awards under this section.

(2) The award of exceptional faculty grants from the college endowment fund shall be subject to the following limitations:

The proceeds from the endowment fund shall be used to pay expenses for faculty awards, which may include faculty development activities, in-service training, temporary substitute or replacement costs directly associated with faculty development programs, conferences, travel, publication and dissemination of exemplary projects; to make a one time supplement to the salary of the holder or holders of a faculty award, for the duration of the award; or to pay expenses associated with the holder's program area.

(3) Funds from this program shall not be used to supplant existing faculty development funds.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 04-11-028, § 131-16-450, filed 5/11/04, effective 6/11/04
WSR 00-20-039, § 131-16-450, filed 9/28/00, effective 10/29/00
WSR 99-13-013, § 131-16-450, filed 6/4/99, effective 7/5/99
WSR 98-15-007, § 131-16-450, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.090 (7)(d) and (10), 28B.50.851, 28B.15.502(4), 28B.15.522, 28B.50.140(3) and 1990 c 29. WSR 90-20-009 (Order 122, Resolution Nos. 90-42 and 90-43), § 131-16-450, filed 9/20/90, effective 10/21/90.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-16-500 Permissible compensation elements for community and technical college presidents.

(1) RCW 28B.50.140(3) requires the state board for community and technical colleges to adopt rules defining the permissible elements of compensation which district boards may approve for community and technical college presidents.

(2) Compensation (including salary) increases granted in accordance with this section shall not exceed the amount or percentage established for that purpose in the state Omnibus Appropriations Act as allocated to the college districts by the state board for community and technical colleges.

(3) For the purpose of implementing RCW 28B.50.140(3), the permissible elements of compensation shall include salary, premiums paid for insurance supplemental to the plans authorized by the state employees benefits board, deferred salary, relocation assistance, and premiums paid for tax deferred annuities: Provided, That such benefits, except salary, shall not affect but may supplement other benefits applicable to college presidents as state employees.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140(3). WSR 91-21-013 (Order 132, Resolution No. 91-48), § 131-16-500, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.090 (7)(d) and (10), 28B.50.851, 28B.15.502(4), 28B.15.522, 28B.50.140(3) and 1990 c 29. WSR 90-20-009 (Order 122, Resolution Nos. 90-42 and 90-43), § 131-16-500, filed 9/20/90, effective 10/21/90.

Chapter 131-24 Capital projects.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-24-010 Districts shall obtain prior approval of state board for capital projects and acquisition of realty.

College districts that wish to contract for or otherwise cause the construction, reconstruction, erection, equipping, disposal, demolition, or alteration of buildings, facilities, or other capital assets; or to acquire, by purchase or lease, sites, right of way, easements, improvements, or appurtenances to real property and shall first obtain the approval of the state board for community and technical colleges pursuant to the procedures established for such approval and action.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-010, § 131-24-010, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98
Order 3, § 131-24-010, filed 6/19/69.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-24-020 College district revenue bond issues—Approval required.

(1) College districts that wish to issue revenue bonds pursuant to RCW 28B.50.140(6) must receive the prior approval of the state board and the state finance committee, as required by RCW 28B.50.409.

(a) District requests for state board approval shall consist of a written presentation describing the proposed use of the bond revenue, the need for the facility, cost projections, source and anticipated annual revenue pledged to debt service, and the characteristics of the bond issue proposed.

(b) After receiving state board approval, the requesting district and the state director or his designee will jointly prepare a request to the state finance committee for approval of the proposed issue.

(2) Following approval of a revenue bond issue, the district shall establish a bond retirement fund as required by RCW 28B.50.330. Subject to the provisions of RCW 28B.50.320, the district shall select a local depository into which it shall place all revenue pledged to debt service for such revenue bond issue. Any federal or state funds or other grants, bequests, gifts, or income therefrom pledged to the retirement of such revenue bond issue shall be deposited as herein provided; except, that if such funds could not be obtained if so deposited, they shall be deposited according to the applicable law or term of the trust, bequest, or gift.

(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to change the current status of any revenue bond issues approved prior to the effective date of this rule and pursuant to WAC 131-04-010, which section is hereby repealed.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-010, § 131-24-020, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98
Order 56, § 131-24-020, filed 4/2/76. Formerly WAC 131-04-010.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-24-030 Capital construction projects—SEPA policies and procedures.

(1) It shall be the policy of the state board for community and technical colleges that capital projects proposed by college districts shall be developed in a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 43.21C RCW, the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), and chapter 197-10 WAC, guidelines for SEPA implementation.

(2) A college district initiating a request for approval of any capital construction expenditure shall be considered the "lead agency" for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of chapter 43.21C RCW and chapter 197-10 WAC.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-010, § 131-24-030, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98
Order 58, § 131-24-030, filed 5/10/76.

Chapter 131-28 Tuition and fee charges.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-28-005 Tuition and fees for community and technical colleges established.

Tuition, fees, and waivers for community and technical college state-funded courses are established in accordance with chapter 28B.15 RCW.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.15 RCW. WSR 16-02-087, § 131-28-005, filed 1/5/16, effective 2/5/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 01-22-010, § 131-28-005, filed 10/26/01, effective 11/26/01
WSR 98-22-062, § 131-28-005, filed 11/2/98, effective 12/3/98.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-28-010 Tuition and fee charges for summer quarter.

Tuition, operating, services and activities, and special fees charged to students enrolled in state-funded courses for summer quarter shall be assessed on the same basis and in the same manner as such fees are assessed for other quarters of the academic year.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 01-22-010, § 131-28-010, filed 10/26/01, effective 11/26/01. Statutory Authority: Chapters 28B.15 and 28B.50 RCW. WSR 95-13-070, § 131-28-010, filed 6/20/95, effective 7/21/95
Order 12, § 131-28-010, filed 7/22/71
Order 6, § 131-28-010, filed 3/16/70.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-28-015 Assessment of tuition and fee charges.

It shall be the general policy of the state board that all tuition and services and activities fees shall be assessed on a uniform and equitable basis, except when the requirement to pay all or part of such fees has been specifically waived or altered by law or by rule of the state board or the district board of trustees. Students must pay tuition and fees to be enrolled in state-funded courses unless a waiver is allowed.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 01-22-010, § 131-28-015, filed 10/26/01, effective 11/26/01
WSR 98-22-062, § 131-28-015, filed 11/2/98, effective 12/3/98. Statutory Authority: Chapters 28B.15 and 28B.50 RCW. WSR 95-13-070, § 131-28-015, filed 6/20/95, effective 7/21/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.502. WSR 89-14-037 (Order 116, Resolution No. 89-16), § 131-28-015, filed 6/29/89
Order 12, § 131-28-015, filed 7/22/71.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-28-021 Definitions.

For the purpose of chapter 131-28 WAC, the following definitions shall apply:

(1) "Resident student" and "nonresident student" shall be defined in the same manner as in chapter 28B.15 RCW.

(2) "Tuition fees," "building fees," "operating fees" and "services and activities fees" shall be defined in the same manner as in chapter 28B.15 RCW.

(3) "Special fees" shall be defined as all fees established by the district board of trustees other than tuition, building fees, operating fees or services and activities fees and as such shall include fees charged to an individual student for specific services and privileges received by such student.

(4) "Student funded course" shall be defined as any organized instructional activity, typically ungraded, primarily offered for part-time students, not normally an integral part of any specific study program leading to either an academic or an occupational degree or certificate, and specifically identified as such by a community or technical college consistent with the course classification procedures established by the state board.

(5) "State-funded course" shall be defined as any course reported by the college for state funding that is eligible for state funding under chapters 28.15 and 28B.50 RCW, Title 131 WAC and state board policy.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.15 RCW. WSR 16-02-087, § 131-28-021, filed 1/5/16, effective 2/5/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 01-22-010, § 131-28-021, filed 10/26/01, effective 11/26/01. Statutory Authority: Chapters 28B.15 and 28B.50 RCW. WSR 95-13-070, § 131-28-021, filed 6/20/95, effective 7/21/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.502. WSR 89-14-037 (Order 116, Resolution No. 89-16), § 131-28-021, filed 6/29/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.502 and 28B.15.740. WSR 82-22-023 (Order 94, Resolution No. 82-37), § 131-28-021, filed 10/26/82
Order 12, § 131-28-020 (codified as § 131-28-021), filed 7/22/71.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-28-025 Method of assessing tuition and fee charges.

Tuition and fees charged to students in state-funded courses shall conform to chapter 28B.15 RCW, the legislative budget and policies of the state board and the following:

(1) For credit- and credit equivalent-based programs, tuition, and fees charged to students:

(a) Shall be based upon the number of credits assigned to such courses as listed in the official and current catalog of the college, or for courses not given such credit designations, the number of credit equivalents as computed by the method for deriving such equivalents established by the state board.

(b) Shall be assessed on a per-credit basis at uniform rates for resident and for nonresident students, respectively. Partial credits shall be assessed on a proportionate basis. The respective maximums charged to any resident or nonresident student shall not exceed the amount allowed by law.

(d) Shall include an additional operating fee for each credit in excess of eighteen at the tuition fee rate charged to part-time students.

(2) For competency-based degree programs, tuition and fees charged to students:

(a) Shall be based on the tuition and fee rates charged for a fifteen-credit load for one quarter, prorated for the length of the competency-based degree program term.

(b) For the purposes of the proration required under (a) of this subsection, a quarter shall be considered to be three months long.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.15 RCW. WSR 16-02-087, § 131-28-025, filed 1/5/16, effective 2/5/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.400. WSR 14-20-063, § 131-28-025, filed 9/26/14, effective 10/27/14. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 01-22-010, § 131-28-025, filed 10/26/01, effective 11/26/01
WSR 98-22-062, § 131-28-025, filed 11/2/98, effective 12/3/98. Statutory Authority: Chapters 28B.15 and 28B.50 RCW. WSR 95-13-070, § 131-28-025, filed 6/20/95, effective 7/21/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.502 and 1992 c 231, 232 and 238. WSR 92-14-033 (Order 139, Resolution No. 92-06-39), § 131-28-025, filed 6/23/92, effective 7/24/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.502. WSR 89-14-037 (Order 116, Resolution No. 89-16), § 131-28-025, filed 6/29/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.502 and 28B.15.740. WSR 82-22-023 (Order 94, Resolution No. 82-37), § 131-28-025, filed 10/26/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.500 as amended by chapter 257, Laws of 1981. WSR 81-19-060 (Order 89, Resolution No. 81-65), § 131-28-025, filed 9/14/81. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.04 RCW and WAC 1-12-065. WSR 78-07-064 (Order 71, Resolution No. 78-29), § 131-28-025, filed 6/30/78
Order 39, § 131-28-025, filed 6/27/75
Order 24, § 131-28-025, filed 3/21/74
Order 12, § 131-28-025, filed 7/22/71.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-28-02501 Waivers.

Community and technical college boards may grant waivers from the standard tuition and fees rate to students in ungraded courses designated in WAC 131-28-026(3) and to students who qualify under a waiver created in Title 28B RCW.

Except for ungraded courses, colleges shall waive the building fee, services and activities fees, and operating fees in equal proportion.

Colleges may not impose conditions or eligibility criteria beyond that specified in this chapter, state board policy, or Title 28B RCW. Colleges may restrict the number of waivers granted.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.15 RCW. WSR 16-02-087, § 131-28-02501, filed 1/5/16, effective 2/5/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 01-22-010, § 131-28-02501, filed 10/26/01, effective 11/26/01
WSR 98-22-062, § 131-28-02501, filed 11/2/98, effective 12/3/98. Statutory Authority: Chapters 28B.15 and 28B.50 RCW. WSR 95-13-070, § 131-28-02501, filed 6/20/95, effective 7/21/95.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-28-026 Tuition charges for certain ungraded courses.

(1) The state board shall designate ungraded courses. These courses may be offered at tuition rates that differ from the standard rates set by WAC 131-28-025. Ungraded shall mean courses not categorized by level of instruction and may be assigned degree credit or letter grades.

(2) Ungraded courses shall meet the following qualifications:

(a) The course has a specialized purpose in that it is intended to meet the unique educational needs of a specific category or group of students.

(b) The course is offered for the purpose of providing the individual student with a discrete skill or basic body of knowledge that is intended to enhance potential for initial or continued employment, parenting skills or retirement.

(d) The course is not one specifically or primarily intended to satisfy requirements for receiving a high school diploma.

(3) Colleges may establish the amount of waiver for the following ungraded courses:

(a) Farm management and small business management;

(b) Emergency medical technician and paramedic continuing education;

(d) Industrial first aid offered to satisfy WISHA and approved by the department of labor and industries;

(e) Journeyperson training in cooperation with joint apprenticeship and training committees;

(f) Parenting education including, but not limited to, cooperative preschool programs.

(4) The waiver amounts for the following ungraded courses shall conform with the following schedule:

(a) Adult basic education, English language acquisition, high school equivalency test: An amount to be established by the state board.

(b) Courses offered for the purpose of satisfying related or supplemental educational requirements for apprentices registered with the Washington state apprenticeship council or federal Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training: A college shall waive one-half of the standard per credit tuition and services and activities fee. The college may convert the credit hour charge to a rounded amount per clock hour. Colleges may deduct the tuition owed from training contracts with apprentice organizations.

(5) Students taking both regular and ungraded courses will be charged separately for the courses.

(6) Application of this section shall be subject to administrative procedures established by the state director with respect to maximum credit values of such ungraded courses, curriculum, or any unique circumstances related to enrollment in such courses.

(7) Ungraded course fees received pursuant to this section shall be accounted for and deposited in local college operating fee accounts established in RCW 28B.15.031.

(8) Ungraded course fees may be paid by the sponsoring entity rather than an individual student.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28.50 [28B.50] RCW. WSR 21-17-032, § 131-28-026, filed 8/9/21, effective 9/9/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.15 RCW. WSR 16-02-087, § 131-28-026, filed 1/5/16, effective 2/5/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.069. WSR 12-14-020, § 131-28-026, filed 6/22/12, effective 7/23/12. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 05-14-070, § 131-28-026, filed 6/30/05, effective 7/31/05
WSR 04-11-027, § 131-28-026, filed 5/11/04, effective 6/11/04
WSR 03-19-050, § 131-28-026, filed 9/10/03, effective 10/11/03
WSR 98-22-062, § 131-28-026, filed 11/2/98, effective 12/3/98. Statutory Authority: Chapters 28B.15 and 28B.50 RCW. WSR 96-03-049, § 131-28-026, filed 1/12/96, effective 1/12/96
WSR 95-13-070, § 131-28-026, filed 6/20/95, effective 7/21/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.502 and 1992 c 231, 232 and 238. WSR 92-14-033 (Order 139, Resolution No. 92-06-39), § 131-28-026, filed 6/23/92, effective 7/24/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.502. WSR 91-21-011 (Order 133, Resolution No. 91-49), § 131-28-026, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.090 (7)(d) and (10), 28B.50.851, 28B.15.502(4), 28B.15.522, 28B.50.140(3) and 1990 c 29. WSR 90-20-009 (Order 122, Resolution Nos. 90-42 and 90-43), § 131-28-026, filed 9/20/90, effective 10/21/90. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.502. WSR 89-14-037 (Order 116, Resolution No. 89-16), § 131-28-026, filed 6/29/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.502 and 28B.15.740. WSR 82-22-023 (Order 94, Resolution No. 82-37), § 131-28-026, filed 10/26/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.502. WSR 82-11-035 (Order 93, Resolution No. 82-16), § 131-28-026, filed 5/11/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.500 as amended by chapter 257, Laws of 1981. WSR 81-19-060 (Order 89, Resolution No. 81-65), § 131-28-026, filed 9/14/81. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.04 RCW and WAC 1-12-065. WSR 78-07-064 (Order 71, Resolution No. 78-29), § 131-28-026, filed 6/30/78
Order 63 and Emergency Order 64, § 131-28-026, filed 9/13/77, effective 9/13/77
Order 25, § 131-28-026, filed 4/22/74, effective 7/1/74.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-28-027 Community and technical college costs and special fees for contracted educational services.

(1) College districts that choose to offer contractual educational courses or services, as authorized by RCW 28B.50.140(16), to private or governmental entities shall establish a special fee for the service or course to be paid by the entity involved. Such special fee shall be set forth in the contractual agreement establishing such courses or services.

(2) Contractual educational courses or services may be offered when a district makes a determination that it is not reasonably feasible for financial or other reasons, to offer such courses or services as a part of the regular curriculum. Upon making such determination, the district may offer such courses or services and shall limit participation therein to employees, agents, or members of the particular entity.

(3) Any enrollments generated through contracts for educational courses or services developed shall be excluded from the official state funded enrollment level of the college so that there will not be any state funding for such courses or services.

(4) The special fee charged for any such contractual educational course or service shall be retained by the college district to defray the cost of such course or service and may be used for the general operations and maintenance of the college district.

(5) The special fees charged pursuant to this regulation shall be sufficient to offset the full instructional costs of offering the course or service. Calculation of the full instructional cost level shall include all direct and indirect costs.

(6) If the instructor for any course performs such services as a paid employee or personal services contractor of another state agency, the course shall be considered a contract course subject to the provisions of this section, except when reimbursement for such services is made to the other agency by the college district.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28.50 [28B.50] RCW. WSR 98-22-062, § 131-28-027, filed 11/2/98, effective 12/3/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140(16). WSR 84-21-111 (Order 101, Resolution No. 84-58), § 131-28-027, filed 10/23/84. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.04 RCW and WAC 1-12-065. WSR 78-07-064 (Order 71, Resolution No. 78-29), § 131-28-027, filed 6/30/78
Order 65, § 131-28-027, filed 9/13/77.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-28-029 Student funded course fees.

For student funded courses, fees charged to students:

(1) Shall be designated as a special fee, all revenue from which shall be used for the general operations and maintenance of the college;

(2) Shall be assessed at a rate sufficient to defray the direct and indirect costs of offering such courses.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 01-22-010, § 131-28-029, filed 10/26/01, effective 11/26/01.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-28-030 Waiver of tuition and fees for students who demonstrate financial need.

Pursuant to authority granted by RCW 28B.15.740, the boards of trustees of community and technical college districts are authorized to waive all or part of tuition and services and activities fees for students who demonstrate financial need: Provided, That the students shall qualify for such waiver under criteria set forth in WAC 131-28-040 through 131-28-045.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28.50 [28B.50] RCW. WSR 21-17-033, § 131-28-030, filed 8/9/21, effective 9/9/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.15 RCW. WSR 16-02-087, § 131-28-030, filed 1/5/16, effective 2/5/16. Statutory Authority: Chapters 28B.15 and 28B.50 RCW. WSR 95-13-070, § 131-28-030, filed 6/20/95, effective 7/21/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.502. WSR 89-14-037 (Order 116, Resolution No. 89-16), § 131-28-030, filed 6/29/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.502 and 28B.15.740. WSR 82-22-023 (Order 94, Resolution No. 82-37), § 131-28-030, filed 10/26/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.530. WSR 80-08-045 (Order 83, Resolution No. 80-29), § 131-28-030, filed 6/30/80
Order 47, § 131-28-030, filed 9/12/75
Order 38, § 131-28-030, filed 4/22/75
Order 11, § 131-28-030, filed 7/22/71
Order 7, § 131-28-030, filed 6/12/70.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-28-040 Criteria for determining eligibility for waiver of tuition and fees under RCW 28B.15.740.

Waiver of tuition and services and activities fees under RCW 28B.15.740(1) shall be based upon the determination that the student demonstrates financial need under a method of need analysis approved by the United States Department of Education for determining awards for federal student financial aid programs or a method adopted by the state board specifically for the purposes of this section, except as provided in WAC 131-28-045.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28.50 [28B.50] RCW. WSR 21-17-033, § 131-28-040, filed 8/9/21, effective 9/9/21. Statutory Authority: Chapters 28B.15 and 28B.50 RCW. WSR 95-13-070, § 131-28-040, filed 6/20/95, effective 7/21/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.502. WSR 89-14-037 (Order 116, Resolution No. 89-16), § 131-28-040, filed 6/29/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.740. WSR 86-22-026 (Order 110, Resolution No. 86-42), § 131-28-040, filed 10/30/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.502 and 28B.15.740. WSR 82-22-023 (Order 94, Resolution No. 82-37), § 131-28-040, filed 10/26/82. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.04 RCW and WAC 1-12-065. WSR 79-07-070 (Order 74, Resolution No. 79-20), § 131-28-040, filed 6/28/79
Order 47, § 131-28-040, filed 9/12/75
Order 11, § 131-28-040, filed 7/22/71
Order 7, § 131-28-040, filed 6/12/70.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-28-045 Procedure for implementing tuition and fee waivers authorized pursuant to RCW 28B.15.740.

(1) Community and technical colleges may waive the tuition and service and activities fees for resident students who demonstrate financial need under the provisions of RCW 28B.15.740. The amount that can be waived under this provision is limited by the waiver limits set forth in RCW 28B.15.910.

(2) In addition, colleges may waive up to three-quarters of one percent of the estimated gross collection of tuition and service and activities fees for other students. These waivers are not to be awarded based on participation in intercollegiate athletics. The estimated gross collection of tuition and service and activities fees shall be based on budgeted, state supported, annual average enrollment, after deducting the portion of the gross amount which is attributed to the difference between resident and nonresident tuition and fees.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28.50 [28B.50] RCW. WSR 21-17-033, § 131-28-045, filed 8/9/21, effective 9/9/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.15 RCW. WSR 16-02-087, § 131-28-045, filed 1/5/16, effective 2/5/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28.50 [28B.50] RCW. WSR 98-22-062, § 131-28-045, filed 11/2/98, effective 12/3/98. Statutory Authority: Chapters 28B.15 and 28B.50 RCW. WSR 95-13-070, § 131-28-045, filed 6/20/95, effective 7/21/95. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.502. WSR 89-14-037 (Order 116, Resolution No. 89-16), § 131-28-045, filed 6/29/89. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.740. WSR 86-22-026 (Order 110, Resolution No. 86-42), § 131-28-045, filed 10/30/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.502 and 28B.15.740. WSR 82-22-023 (Order 94, Resolution No. 82-37), § 131-28-045, filed 10/26/82. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.530. WSR 80-08-045 (Order 83, Resolution No. 80-29), § 131-28-045, filed 6/30/80. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.520, 28B.15.525, and 28B.15.530. WSR 78-06-058 (Order 70, Resolution No. 78-24), § 131-28-045, filed 5/24/78
Order 47, § 131-28-045, filed 9/12/75.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-28-070 Combination of tuition and fee waivers with other forms of student financial aid.

Nothing in chapter 131-28 WAC is intended to prevent the award of tuition and fee waivers in conjunction with other forms of student financial aid as a package designed to meet the overall educational assistance needs of any student.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.15 RCW. WSR 16-02-087, § 131-28-070, filed 1/5/16, effective 2/5/16
Order 47, § 131-28-070, filed 9/12/75
Order 11, § 131-28-070, filed 7/22/71.

Chapter 131-32 Educational services.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-32-010 Charges for courses utilizing supplemental funding.

(1) For the purpose of this section, the term "supplemental funding" shall mean restricted funds provided on the basis of an agreement between a college district and a cooperating agency or organization for the purpose of augmenting state fund support above the current funding level provided for particular courses, classes, or programs that have extraordinary costs and that, in the judgment of the college district board of trustees, could not be offered without such supplemental funding.

(2) College districts that desire to offer services that involve supplemental funding pursuant to RCW 28B.50.140(17) shall report such agreements to the state director within ten days of the execution of the agreement.

(3) Reports of any such agreements shall be accompanied by supporting cost information in the detail and format prescribed by the state director.

(4) The supplemental charge for any such services shall be deposited by the college district in fund 148 for the purpose of supporting such services and the general operations and maintenance of the college district.

(5) Enrollments generated by courses utilizing supplemental funding shall be eligible for state fund support, subject to review and approval of the state director.

(6) Courses denied approval under this section may be considered for eligibility as a shared funding course pursuant to WAC 131-32-020.

(7) Tuition and fees for such courses, classes, or programs shall be charged consistent with WAC 131-28-025 and 131-28-026.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-23-049, § 131-32-010, filed 11/13/98, effective 12/14/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140(17). WSR 81-14-023 (Order 88, Resolution No. 81-32), § 131-32-010, filed 6/25/81.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-32-020 Charges for courses utilizing shared funding.

(1) For the purpose of this section, the term "shared funding" shall mean funds provided on the basis of an agreement between a college district and a cooperating agency or organization for the support of particular courses, classes, or programs that have costs within current state funding levels and that, in the judgment of the college district board of trustees, otherwise could not be offered because of inadequate state funding.

(2) College districts that desire to offer services that involve shared funding pursuant to RCW 28B.50.140(17) shall report such agreements to the state director within ten days of the execution of the agreement.

(3) Requests for approval of any such agreements shall be accompanied by supporting cost information in the detail and format prescribed by the state director.

(4) Enrollments generated by courses utilizing shared funding shall be eligible for state funding support subject to review and approval by the state director, but shall be discounted to the proportion that the state fund support provided for the services bears to the direct and indirect costs of the program.

(5) Tuition and fees for such courses, classes, or programs shall be charged consistent with WAC 131-28-025 and 131-28-026.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-23-049, § 131-32-020, filed 11/13/98, effective 12/14/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140(17). WSR 81-14-023 (Order 88, Resolution No. 81-32), § 131-32-020, filed 6/25/81.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-32-030 Interdistrict instructional program arrangements.

(1) When circumstances warrant, two or more community and technical college districts may agree to allow one district to offer courses, special events, or other community service activities within the service area of the other district.

(2) Arrangements for interdistrict course(s) or program(s) offerings shall be formalized through written agreements between the cooperating college districts.

(3) A copy of the written agreement shall be filed with the office of the director for community and technical colleges.

(4) The college district providing the service shall maintain general administrative jurisdiction over the course(s) or program(s), including fees and other charges, instructor selection and remuneration, fiscal control and accounting, and enrollment reporting.

(5) Public announcements regarding such course(s) or program(s) shall describe the cooperative nature of the venture.

(6) In the event of a dispute related to interdistrict program arrangements and when in the judgment of the state board there are compelling reasons for intervention, the state board will make a final determination in the matter pursuant to authority granted in RCW 28B.50.090(11).

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-23-050, § 131-32-030, filed 11/13/98, effective 12/14/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.090(11) and 28B.50.060. WSR 86-22-028 (Order 112, Resolution No. 86-45), § 131-32-030, filed 10/30/86.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-32-035 Interdistrict joint program offerings.

(1) Two or more community and technical college districts may enter into agreements to offer jointly courses, programs or other community service activities.

(2) Agreements covering joint offerings shall specify, in addition to the items required by chapter 39.34 RCW, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, procedures for instructor selection and remuneration, the basis for assessing fees and other charges, admissions, and registration policies, and the method by which enrollment will be reported.

(3) A copy of the written agreement shall be filed with the office of the director for community and technical colleges.

(4) Public announcements regarding such programs shall describe the cooperative nature of the venture.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-23-050, § 131-32-035, filed 11/13/98, effective 12/14/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.090(11) and 28B.50.060. WSR 86-22-028 (Order 112, Resolution No. 86-45), § 131-32-035, filed 10/30/86.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-32-040 Dissemination of course and enrollment information.

(1) For the purposes of this section, "recruitment" is defined as information and activities which attempt to persuade potential students to attend a certain college—information used to compete for enrollment. "Information" is defined as the factual description of course availabilities, enrollment requirements, and college characteristics. However, excessive dissemination of what would otherwise be construed as legitimate course and enrollment information is viewed as competition or recruitment.

(2) In general, it is not the policy of the community and technical colleges to compete with each other or with other institutions of higher education for enrollment. It is the general policy of the community and technical colleges to inform the citizens of their districts of the programs and services available to them.

(3) The Community and Technical College Act (RCW 28B.50.020) requires the college system to offer educational service "to every citizen." Traditional methods of informing potential students—i.e., communication with high school counselors and students—reach only a small proportion of the potential enrollment, less than fifteen percent a year. In order to reach the rest of their potential student body—which is essentially the adult population at large—community and technical colleges utilize mass media dissemination, principally of quarterly course announcements.

(4) Mass dissemination of unsolicited course and enrollment information shall be held within district boundaries except where postal and media distribution patterns prohibit. Exceptions include regional activities such as fairs, high school-college days, and public exhibits in which the college is invited to participate. It is appropriate for a community or technical college to make known to the citizens of its district courses and programs offered exclusively by neighboring districts.

(5) It is appropriate to provide each adult citizen in the district with course and enrollment information once during each quarter on an unsolicited basis. In heavily populated areas, budgetary considerations may rule out such total distribution. Quarterly course announcements should be prepared and distributed in a way that provides the best balance between minimum cost and maximum dissemination of course information to district citizens. However, dissemination of such announcements at college expense to persons other than those requesting them shall be limited to one of the following methods:

Mailing to district boxholders (direct mail)

Newspaper advertisement

Newspaper insert

Other method of mass distribution

It may be appropriate for one district to disseminate quarterly course announcements to boxholders or recipients of newspaper inserts residing in other districts. Such arrangements shall not take place until both districts have agreed to the arrangement in writing.

(6) News releases and free public service announcements are an appropriate method of calling attention to new programs or to space availability in existing courses and programs. Public service announcements and news releases shall not be sent to media outside the college district except in those areas where more than one institution is served by the same primary media.

(7) Publications which provide factual information on specific instructional programs, on special programs or on special services provide an efficient method of responding to inquiries from potential students. Their unsolicited dissemination shall be limited to the district of origin.

(8) Districts may purchase advertising to provide supplementary course and registration announcements when it can be demonstrated that paid advertising is more cost-effective than other methods. In areas where media serve more than one college district, colleges should give preference to pooled advertisements rather than individual college advertisements to attract enrollment. Paid advertising shall not be placed with media outside the college district except in areas where more than one institution is served by the same primary news media.

(9) Where community and technical college districts overlap, the colleges shall plan and implement the dissemination of course and enrollment information so as to avoid unnecessary competition with each other and with adjacent districts for potential students. Issues arising from the process will be adjudicated under the provisions of the regional planning agreement specified by RCW 28B.50.215.

(10) In the event that state-funded enrollments are generated through interdistrict recruiting efforts that are contrary to the provisions of this section, the operating budget allocation of the intruding district may be adjusted by action of the state board. Budget allocation adjustments shall be determined by deducting funding attributable to enrollments generated by activities contrary to this section. The state board shall take into consideration the number of interdistrict enrollments that reasonably could have been expected to occur regardless of the interdistrict recruiting effort. At the request of either district that is party to an interdistrict recruiting dispute, the state board shall hold a hearing on the issues at dispute. The hearing will be held under the provisions of WAC 131-08-007. The board as a result of such hearings may approve a settlement that contains alternatives to the provisions of this section.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.060, [28B.50.]090, [28B.50.]140(11) and [28B.50.]215. WSR 92-13-020 (Order 138, Resolution No. 92-05-23), § 131-32-040, filed 6/8/92, effective 7/9/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.090(11) and 28B.50.060. WSR 86-22-028 (Order 112, Resolution No. 86-45), § 131-32-040, filed 10/30/86.

Chapter 131-36 Institutional financial aid fund.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-36-010 Purpose and intent.

(1) The purpose of chapter 131-36 WAC is to implement the institutional financial aid fund established by RCW 28B.15.820.

(2) It is the intent of this chapter to provide for a financial aid program that will be operational in all Washington community and technical colleges.

(3) Each community college and technical college shall deposit a minimum of three and one-half percent of revenues collected from tuition and services and activities fees in to the institutional financial aid fund.

(4) These funds shall be used in addition to and not to replace institutional funds that would otherwise support locally administered financial aid programs.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-012, § 131-36-010, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98. Statutory Authority: 1981 c 257. WSR 81-19-113 (Order 90, Resolution 81-66), § 131-36-010, filed 9/23/81.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-36-050 Definitions.

For the purposes of chapter 131-36 WAC, the following definitions shall apply:

(1) "Fund" shall mean the institutional financial aid fund established by RCW 28B.15.820.

(2) "Current federal methodology" shall mean the method of determining financial need as prescribed by the United States Department of Education.

(3) "Loan guarantor" shall mean the Washington student loan guaranty association or its successor agency authorized to guarantee educational loans in Washington granted pursuant to 20 U.S. Code Section 1071.

(4) "Operational" shall mean that the institution has been approved as a lender and is eligible to provide loans guaranteed by the Washington student loan guaranty association successor agency.

(5) "Eligible student" is defined in RCW 28B.92.030(3).

(6) "Other institutional financial aid" shall be defined as locally administered, need-based institutional employment, tuition and fee scholarships, or grants.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28.50 [28B.50] RCW. WSR 21-17-035, § 131-36-050, filed 8/9/21, effective 9/9/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.820. WSR 16-11-016, § 131-36-050, filed 5/6/16, effective 6/6/16
WSR 09-06-046, § 131-36-050, filed 2/25/09, effective 3/28/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-012, § 131-36-050, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98. Statutory Authority: 1981 c 257. WSR 81-19-113 (Order 90, Resolution 81-66), § 131-36-050, filed 9/23/81.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-36-055 Use of fund.

Moneys in this fund shall be used for student financial aid:

(1) Long-term loans;

(2) Short-term loans; or

(3) Locally administered need-based grants, tuition scholarships and institutional employment programs for resident students who demonstrate financial need, or a financial aid program for high school students enrolled in a dual credit program to cover expenses including, but not limited to, tuition, fees, course materials, and transportation. The moneys in this fund shall not be used for college operating expenses.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28.50 [28B.50] RCW. WSR 21-17-035, § 131-36-055, filed 8/9/21, effective 9/9/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.820. WSR 16-11-016, § 131-36-055, filed 5/6/16, effective 6/6/16
WSR 09-06-046, § 131-36-055, filed 2/25/09, effective 3/28/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-012, § 131-36-055, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-36-100 Eligibility.

(1) Long-term loans and other institutional financial aid to students who demonstrate financial need shall be made only to students who qualify as residents for tuition purposes under RCW 28B.15.012 (2)(a) through (e) or to align with federal guidelines and are enrolled for at least three credit hours of instruction or the equivalent.

(2) Priorities for use of other institutional financial aid shall be given to:

(a) Students who have accumulated excessive educational loan burdens;

(b) Single parents who are students with demonstrated financial need for educational expenses, including child care and transportation;

(d) Enrolled dual credit students who demonstrate financial need for tuition, fees, course materials, and transportation.

(3) Short-term loans may be made to any student enrolled in the institution.

(4) For long-term and short-term loans, institutions must have ample evidence that students have the capability of repaying the loan within the time frame specified by the institution.

(5) No individual shall be eligible for long-term loans, short-term loans or other institutional financial aid for students who demonstrate financial need if currently in default or delinquent in the payment on any educational loan or who owes a repayment on any federal or state grant.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28.50 [28B.50] RCW. WSR 21-17-035, § 131-36-100, filed 8/9/21, effective 9/9/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.820. WSR 16-11-016, § 131-36-100, filed 5/6/16, effective 6/6/16
WSR 09-06-046, § 131-36-100, filed 2/25/09, effective 3/28/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-012, § 131-36-100, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98. Statutory Authority: 1981 c 257. WSR 81-19-113 (Order 90, Resolution 81-66), § 131-36-100, filed 9/23/81.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-36-150 Limitation on amount.

(1) No long-term or short-term loan shall be made from the fund that exceeds either the demonstrated financial need of an eligible student or the maximum allowed under the federal guaranteed need-based loan program.

(2) All long-term loans granted from the fund for periods in excess of one academic quarter shall be disbursed in quarterly installments through proration of the total loan amount.

(3) For purposes of this section, demonstrated financial need shall be the amount determined by application of uniform methodology as defined by WAC 131-36-050(2).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.820. WSR 09-06-046, § 131-36-150, filed 2/25/09, effective 3/28/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-012, § 131-36-150, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98. Statutory Authority: 1981 c 257. WSR 81-19-113 (Order 90, Resolution 81-66), § 131-36-150, filed 9/23/81.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-36-200 Terms and conditions of loans.

(1) The terms and conditions of long-term loans made from the fund, including, but not limited to, maximum annual loan amount, maximum aggregate loan amount, loan initiation fee, guarantee fee, repayment, cancellation, consolidation of loans, deferment, default, and forbearance shall be the same as those set forth by the federal need-based guaranteed student loan regulations.

(2) All long-term loans granted from the fund for periods in excess of one academic quarter shall be disbursed in quarterly installments through proration of the total loan amount.

(3) For short-term loans only, students must repay in one year.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-012, § 131-36-200, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98. Statutory Authority: 1981 c 257. WSR 81-19-113 (Order 90, Resolution 81-66), § 131-36-200, filed 9/23/81.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-36-250 Initiating, servicing, and collecting loans.

(1) Community colleges shall utilize the loan collecting and servicing agency designated by the state director for community and technical colleges and the loan guarantor.

(2) The state director of community and technical colleges shall determine and designate on behalf of the state board an appropriate entity to conduct servicing and collection activities with regard to loans made from the fund.

(3) The state director of community and technical colleges shall, when (s)he determines that it is in the best interest of the college system, determine and designate on behalf of the state board an appropriate entity to perform loan initiation activities and transaction reporting regarding loans made from the fund.

(4) Subsequent to granting loans from the fund each college shall cooperate with the loan guarantor and the servicing and collection agency through informing students of their rights and responsibilities regarding such loans; timely provision of student status verification information and information pertaining to determinations of default, forbearance, and deferment of loans; consolidation of loans; and records maintenance.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.820. WSR 16-11-016, § 131-36-250, filed 5/6/16, effective 6/6/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-012, § 131-36-250, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98. Statutory Authority: 1981 c 257. WSR 81-19-113 (Order 90, Resolution 81-66), § 131-36-250, filed 9/23/81.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-36-300 Investment of fund principal.

(1) Moneys in the fund not committed to long-term loans may be invested by each college.

(2) Colleges shall comply with all laws or regulations regarding the investment of state funds.

(3) Interest earned through such investments shall be credited to the fund.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-012, § 131-36-300, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98. Statutory Authority: 1981 c 257. WSR 81-19-113 (Order 90, Resolution 81-66), § 131-36-300, filed 9/23/81.

Chapter 131-40 Employee participation in political activities.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-40-010 Political activities of state board staff.

In the belief that citizen involvement in public affairs is basic to the effective functioning of government at all levels, it shall be the general policy of the state board for community and technical colleges to encourage the participation of employees of the office of the state board in public affairs and the full exercise of their privileges and duties as citizens.

The purpose of the following provisions is to provide guidance to employees of the state board so that they may engage in political activity in a manner consistent with the policies of other state agencies, the laws of the state of Washington, and the United States code sections covering political activity of state employees engaged in activities funded in whole or in part by federal funds. Both classified and exempt employees shall be governed by these provisions.

(1) Solicitation for any partisan political purpose or any compulsory assessment or involuntary contribution is prohibited on state property.

(2) Employees shall have the right to vote and to express their opinions on all political subjects and candidates.

(3) Nothing in this section shall prohibit appointment, nomination or election or part-time public office in a political subdivision of the state when the holding of such office is not incompatible with, nor substantially interferes with, the discharge of official duties in state employment.

(4) Nothing in this section shall prohibit appointment, nomination or election to public office at the federal level, provided that upon such appointment or election to a full-time position the employee shall resign his state board position without claim of reinstatement and provided further that the requirements of the Hatch Act are met.

(5) The rules and regulations of the United States Civil Service Commission that pertain to political activities shall apply to any person employed through or otherwise engaged in the administration or operation of federal grant programs.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-006, § 131-40-010, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98
Order 32, § 131-40-010, filed 12/13/74
Order 20, § 131-40-010, filed 12/4/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-40-020 Political activities, candidates for office.

The following provisions shall apply to employees who are candidates for appointment or election to public office or who seek to participate in campaigns for constitutional amendments, referendums, initiatives, other similar activities, or candidates for nonpartisan public offices.

(1) Employees may engage in political activity as set forth above without reduction in salary and status when in the judgment of the state director appropriate arrangements can be made to ensure that the individual's assigned duties are effectively discharged.

(2) When in the judgment of the state director circumstances warrant, an employee shall be granted a leave of absence without pay or authority to use accrued annual vacation leave to engage in such political activity.

(3) The employee shall also be entitled to receive a reduced assignment and pay status in order to engage in such political activity when in the judgment of the state director such reduced work status will not substantially interfere with the effectiveness of his office and the function of the state board.

(4) If the employee concerned is the director or deputy director, the state board shall make the determination required above.

History

Order 20, § 131-40-020, filed 12/4/73.

Chapter 131-46 Special service programs—Running start program.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-46-010 Authority.

The authority for this chapter is RCW 28A.600.390, which authorizes the superintendent of public instruction, the state board for community and technical colleges, and the higher education coordinating board to jointly develop and adopt rules governing RCW 28A.600.300 through 28A.600.380, and 28A.150.260 and 28A.150.290 which authorize the superintendent of public instruction to adopt rules governing basic education allocation moneys. The rules set forth in this chapter have been jointly developed and agreed upon by the three agencies, and adopted and codified in separate chapters of the Washington Administrative Code by each of the three agencies. The rules may be modified only by agreement of all three agencies.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.600.390, 28A.150.260 and [28A.150].290. WSR 94-04-120, § 131-46-010, filed 2/2/94, effective 3/5/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.600.390. WSR 93-01-014, § 131-46-010, filed 12/4/92, effective 1/4/93.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-46-015 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to set forth policies and procedures governing the running start program.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.600.390. WSR 93-01-014, § 131-46-015, filed 12/4/92, effective 1/4/93.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-46-077 Annual notice to students and parents.

Each school district shall annually provide general information respecting the running start program to all tenth and eleventh grade students of the school district and their parents and guardians.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.600.390, 28A.150.260 and [28A.150].290. WSR 94-04-120, § 131-46-077, filed 2/2/94, effective 3/5/94.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-46-100 Determination of uniform statewide rates for nonvocational and vocational students.

Prior to September 1 of each school year, the superintendent of public instruction shall calculate uniform statewide rates for allocating state basic education moneys for nonvocational and vocational running start enrollment in consultation with state board for community and technical college staff. Calculations shall be based on assumptions used in the state Operating Appropriations Act for the school year. Rates shall equal the average basic education formula generated amount per nonvocational and vocational AAFTE ninth through twelfth grade student for the school year excluding enhancements provided for small schools.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.600.390, 28A.150.260 and [28A.150].290. WSR 94-04-120, § 131-46-100, filed 2/2/94, effective 3/5/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.600.390. WSR 93-01-014, § 131-46-100, filed 12/4/92, effective 1/4/93.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-46-130 Current and future community college and technical college enrollment alternatives not affected.

This chapter shall not affect the alternative enrollment, and arrangements therefor, of a secondary student in a community college or technical college pursuant to a contractual agreement entered into pursuant to RCW 28B.50.530 (interschool district/college district cooperative programs) and chapter 39.34 RCW (the Interlocal Cooperation Act). See WAC 392-121-183 (Contracting with an educational institution other than a school district).

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.600.390, 28A.150.260 and [28A.150].290. WSR 94-04-120, § 131-46-130, filed 2/2/94, effective 3/5/94.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-46-135 Adopting running start rules by reference.

WAC 392-169-005 through 392-169-125, inclusive of the 1995 amendments thereto and the repeal of WAC 392-169-035 are hereby adopted by reference.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28.600.300.390 [28A.600.300 - 28A.600.390], 28A.150.260, 28A.150.290 and 28A.600.300 - 28A.600.400 as amended by 1994 c 205. WSR 95-10-013, § 131-46-135, filed 4/25/95, effective 5/26/95.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-46-140 Adoption by reference.

Adopting running start rule revisions by reference to amended sections WAC 392-169-025; 392-169-030; 392-169-055; 392-169-057; and 392-169-060, filed by the office of the superintendent of public instruction by WSR 99-13-124, filed 6/16/99.

History

WSR 99-19-099, § 131-46-140, filed 9/20/99, effective 10/21/99.

Chapter 131-48 High school equivalency certificate.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-48-010 Authority.

The authority for this chapter is RCW 28B.50.912 which authorizes the state board for community and technical colleges to adopt rules governing the eligibility of persons sixteen years of age or older to take the high school equivalency test subject to rules adopted by the state board of education.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.400. WSR 13-19-039, § 131-48-010, filed 9/12/13, effective 10/13/13. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-008, § 131-48-010, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.915. WSR 93-22-006, § 131-48-010, filed 10/21/93, effective 11/21/93.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-48-020 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to set forth policies and procedures governing the administration of the high school equivalency test and the issuance of high school equivalency certificates for persons who have not graduated from high school and are not enrolled in a regular or alternative high school program.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.400. WSR 13-19-039, § 131-48-020, filed 9/12/13, effective 10/13/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.915. WSR 93-22-006, § 131-48-020, filed 10/21/93, effective 11/21/93.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-48-030 High school equivalency certificate.

As used in this chapter, the term "high school equivalency certificate" means a certificate issued jointly by the state board for community and technical colleges and the superintendent of public instruction which indicates that the holder thereof has attained standard scores at or above the minimum proficiency level prescribed by the state board for community and technical colleges on the high school equivalency test, which is a measure of high school equivalency in the areas of writing skills, social studies, science, reading skills, and mathematics.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.400. WSR 13-19-039, § 131-48-030, filed 9/12/13, effective 10/13/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.915. WSR 93-22-006, § 131-48-030, filed 10/21/93, effective 11/21/93.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-48-040 High school equivalency test—Definition.

As used in this chapter, the term "high school equivalency test" means the most recent high school equivalency test as determined by the authorizing agency.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.400. WSR 13-19-039, § 131-48-040, filed 9/12/13, effective 10/13/13. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-008, § 131-48-040, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.915. WSR 93-22-006, § 131-48-040, filed 10/21/93, effective 11/21/93.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-48-050 Minimum proficiency level—Definition.

Minimum proficiency level in Washington state is that set by the state board for community and technical colleges.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.400. WSR 13-19-039, § 131-48-050, filed 9/12/13, effective 10/13/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.536. WSR 07-19-100, § 131-48-050, filed 9/18/07, effective 10/19/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.915. WSR 93-22-006, § 131-48-050, filed 10/21/93, effective 11/21/93.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-48-060 Official high school equivalency testing center—Definition.

As used in this chapter, the term "official high school equivalency testing center" means public or private agencies which have agreed to comply with the provisions of this chapter and with policies and regulations of the test publisher, and which have been designated by the state board for community and technical colleges, administrator of the high school equivalency testing program to administer the high school equivalency test. Additional official high school equivalency testing centers and local examiners shall be approved by the state administrator of the high school equivalency testing program at the state board for community and technical colleges when the following have been documented:

(1) Need for a new testing site in a specific region or location;

(2) Need for new or replacement examiner at a testing center;

(3) Commitment of the governing board or, if none, the chief official of the proposed new testing center to meet all testing center requirements described by the test publisher; and

(4) Availability of testing center personnel who meet the qualifications specified by the test publisher as determined by the authorizing agency.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.400. WSR 13-19-039, § 131-48-060, filed 9/12/13, effective 10/13/13. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-008, § 131-48-060, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.915. WSR 93-22-006, § 131-48-060, filed 10/21/93, effective 11/21/93.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-48-080 Compliance with rules.

Testing centers shall comply with the requirements of the testing program, and administer high school equivalency tests only to those who have reached the age of nineteen unless an applicant who is sixteen, seventeen, or eighteen years of age has been adjudged by a school district official in accordance with rules of the state board of education to have a substantial and warranted reason for leaving the regular high school program.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.400. WSR 13-19-039, § 131-48-080, filed 9/12/13, effective 10/13/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.915. WSR 93-22-006, § 131-48-080, filed 10/21/93, effective 11/21/93.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-48-100 Eligibility to take the high school equivalency test.

The following individuals shall be eligible to take the high school equivalency test in official high school equivalency testing centers, provided that they are not enrolled in public, private, or home-based instruction of high school or a high school completion program at the time the test is administered:

(1) Any person age nineteen or over who has not graduated from a public or private high school.

(2) Any person between the ages of sixteen and nineteen who has not graduated from a public or private high school and who has been adjudged by a school district in accordance with rules of the state board of education to have a substantial and warranted reason for leaving the regular high school education program.

(3) Any student age sixteen or over who has completed an education center individual student program in accordance with the provisions of chapter 392-185 WAC.

(4) Any person between the ages of sixteen and twenty-one who has not graduated from public or private high school and is currently enrolled in the state options (open doors 1418) program.

(5) Any person between the ages of sixteen and nineteen who has not graduated from a public or private high school, and who has completed a program of home-based instruction in compliance with RCW 28A.225.010(4) as certified by the written and notarized statement of the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) who provided the home-based instruction.

(6) Any person who is an active member of the military, national guard, or reserves and has not received a high school diploma.

(7) Adjudicated youth under the director of prisons, jails, detention centers, parole and probation offices, and other corrections facilities while enrolled in school if so ordered by a court or officer of the court.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.912. WSR 17-04-013, § 131-48-100, filed 1/20/17, effective 2/20/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.400. WSR 13-19-039, § 131-48-100, filed 9/12/13, effective 10/13/13. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 98-15-008, § 131-48-100, filed 7/2/98, effective 8/2/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.915. WSR 93-22-006, § 131-48-100, filed 10/21/93, effective 11/21/93.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-48-110 Eligibility for award of high school equivalency certificate.

The high school equivalency certificate shall be awarded jointly by the state board for community and technical colleges and the superintendent of public instruction to persons who achieve the minimum proficiency level on the high school equivalency test and who meet the following:

(1) Are residents of Washington state; and

(2) Are nineteen years of age or older on the date of issuance; or

(3) Have been adjudged by a district as possessing a substantial and warranted reason for leaving the regular high school education program; or

(4) Are currently enrolled in the state options (open doors 1418) program; or

(5) Have completed a program of home-based instruction in compliance with RCW 28A.225.010(4) and chapter 28A.220 RCW; or

(6) Are active members of the military, national guard, or reserves; or

(7) Are adjudicated youth under the director of prisons, jails, detention centers, parole and probation offices, and other corrections facilities and so ordered by a court or officer of the court.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.912. WSR 17-04-013, § 131-48-110, filed 1/20/17, effective 2/20/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.400. WSR 13-19-039, § 131-48-110, filed 9/12/13, effective 10/13/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.915. WSR 93-22-006, § 131-48-110, filed 10/21/93, effective 11/21/93.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-48-120 Identification necessary to take the high school equivalency test.

All persons taking the high school equivalency test must provide picture identification utilizing one of the following:

(1) State-issued driver's license or a state-issued identification card with a photograph.

(2) United States passport.

(3) Certificate of United States citizenship.

(4) Certificate of naturalization.

(5) Unexpired foreign passport.

(6) Alien registration card with photograph.

(7) Armed forces identification card.

(8) Other forms of comparable identification which the examiner judges to be credible including, but not limited to, one or more of the following:

(a) Other forms of picture identification;

(b) Birth certificates in combination with other sources that confirm identity; and

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.400. WSR 13-19-039, § 131-48-120, filed 9/12/13, effective 10/13/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.915. WSR 93-22-006, § 131-48-120, filed 10/21/93, effective 11/21/93.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-48-140 Effect of high school equivalency certificate.

The award by the state board for community and technical colleges and superintendent of public instruction of a high school equivalency certificate shall not preclude such persons from returning to high school to obtain a regular high school diploma if changes in the person's personal situation allow completion of a regular high school education program.

Receipt of a high school equivalency certificate also shall not preclude such persons from enrolling in an adult high school completion program at one of the state's community or technical colleges.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.10.400. WSR 13-19-039, § 131-48-140, filed 9/12/13, effective 10/13/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.915. WSR 93-22-006, § 131-48-140, filed 10/21/93, effective 11/21/93.

Chapter 131-276 Public records.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-276-010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter shall be to ensure compliance by the state board for community and technical colleges with the provisions of chapter 1, Laws of 1973 (Initiative 276), Disclosure—Campaign finances—Lobbying—Records; and in particular with sections 25-32 of that act, dealing with public records.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28.50 [28B.50] RCW. WSR 98-23-052, § 131-276-010, filed 11/13/98, effective 12/14/98
Order 18, § 131-276-010, filed 7/2/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-276-020 Definitions.

(1) Public records. "Public record" includes any writing containing information relating to the conduct of governmental or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function prepared, owned, used or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristics.

(2) Writing. "Writing" means handwriting, typewriting, printing, photostating, photographing, and every other means of recording any form of communication or representation, including letters, words, pictures, sounds; or symbols, or combination thereof, and all papers, maps, magnetic or paper tapes, photographic films and prints, magnetic or punched cards, discs, drums and other documents.

(3) State board for community and technical colleges. The state board for community and technical colleges is an agency organized by statute pursuant to RCW 28B.50.050. The state board for community college education shall hereafter be referred to as the "board." Where appropriate, the term board also refers to the staff and employees of the board.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28.50 [28B.50] RCW. WSR 98-23-052, § 131-276-020, filed 11/13/98, effective 12/14/98
Order 18, § 131-276-020, filed 7/2/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-276-030 Description of organization of the state board for community and technical colleges.

The state board for community and technical colleges is a state agency organized under RCW 28B.50.050. The administrative office of the board and its staff are located at 1300 Quince Street S.E., Olympia, Washington.

History

Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.400. WSR 15-02-033, § 131-276-030, filed 12/30/14, effective 1/30/15. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28.50 [28B.50] RCW. WSR 98-22-062, § 131-276-030, filed 11/2/98, effective 12/3/98
Order 18, § 131-276-030, filed 7/2/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-276-040 Operations and procedures.

The board is established under RCW 28B.50.050 to implement the educational and administrative purposes established by RCW 28B.50.090 and 28B.50.020. The board is operated under the supervision and control of a board of trustees. The board of trustees is made up of nine members appointed by the governor for a term of four years. The trustees meet in regular meetings as published in the Washington Administrative Code unless public notice is given of a special meeting. At such time, the board exercises the powers and duties granted it under RCW 28B.50.090 and other provisions of the laws of Washington.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28.50 [28B.50] RCW. WSR 98-23-052, § 131-276-040, filed 11/13/98, effective 12/14/98
Order 18, § 131-276-040, filed 7/2/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-276-050 Public records available.

All public records of the board, as defined in WAC 131-276-020 are deemed to be available for public inspection and copying pursuant to these rules, except as otherwise provided by section 31, chapter 1, Laws of 1973 and WAC 131-276-100.

History

Order 18, § 131-276-050, filed 7/2/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-276-060 Public records officer.

The board's public records shall be in the charge of the public records officer designated by the board director. The person so designated shall be located in the administrative office of the board. The public records officer shall be responsible for the following: The implementation of the board's rules and regulations regarding release of public records, coordinating the staff of the board in this regard, and generally insuring compliance by the staff with the public records disclosure requirements of chapter 1, Laws of .

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28.50 [28B.50] RCW. WSR 98-23-052, § 131-276-060, filed 11/13/98, effective 12/14/98
Order 18, § 131-276-060, filed 7/2/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-276-070 Office hours.

Public records shall be available for inspection and copying during the customary office hours of the board. For the purposes of this chapter, the customary office hours shall be from 8:00 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28.50 [28B.50] RCW. WSR 98-23-052, § 131-276-070, filed 11/13/98, effective 12/14/98
Order 18, § 131-276-070, filed 7/2/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-276-080 Requests for public records.

In accordance with requirements of chapter 1, Laws of 1973 that agencies prevent unreasonable invasions of privacy, protect public records from damage or disorganization, and prevent excessive interference with essential functions of the agency, public records may be inspected or copied or copies of such records may be obtained, by members of the public, upon compliance with the following procedures:

(1) A request shall be made in writing upon a form prescribed by the board which shall be available at its administrative office. The form shall be presented to the public records officer; or to any member of the board's staff, if the public records officer is not available, at the administrative office of the board during customary office hours. The request shall include the following information:

(a) The name of the person requesting the record;

(b) The time of day and calendar date on which the request was made;

(d) If the matter requested is referenced within the current index maintained by the records officer, a reference to the requested record as it is described in such current index;

(e) If the requested matter is not identifiable by reference to the board's current index, an appropriate description of the record requested.

(2) In all cases in which a member of the public is making a request, it shall be the obligation of the public records officer or staff member to whom the request is made, to assist the member of the public in appropriately identifying the public record requested.

History

Order 18, § 131-276-080, filed 7/2/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-276-090 Copying.

No fee shall be charged for the inspection of public records. The board shall charge a fee of 10¢ per page of copy for providing copies of public records and for use of the board's copy equipment. This charge is the amount necessary to reimburse the board for its actual costs incident to such copying. If a particular request for copies requires an unusually large amount of time, or the use of any equipment not readily available, the board will provide copies at a rate sufficient to cover any additional cost. All fees must be paid by money order, cashier's check or cash in advance.

History

Order 18, § 131-276-090, filed 7/2/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-276-100 Exemptions.

(1) The board reserves the right to determine that a public record requested in accordance with the procedures outlined in WAC 131-276-080 is exempt under the provisions of section 31, chapter 1, Laws of 1973.

(2) In addition, pursuant to section 26, chapter 1, Laws of 1973, the board reserves the right to delete identifying details when it makes available or publishes any public record, in any cases when there is reason to believe that disclosure of such details would be an invasion of personal privacy protected by chapter 1, Laws of 1973. The public records officer will fully justify such deletion in writing.

(3) All denials of requests for public records must be accompanied by a written statement specifying the reason for the denial, including a statement of the specific exemption authorizing the withholding of the record and a brief explanation of how the exemption applies to the record withheld.

History

Order 18, § 131-276-100, filed 7/2/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-276-110 Review of denials of public record requests.

(1) Any person who objects to the denial of a request for a public record may petition for prompt review of such decision by tendering a written request for review. The written request shall specifically refer to the written statement by the public records officer or other staff member which constituted or accompanied the denial.

(2) Immediately after receiving a written request for review of a decision denying a public record, the public records officer or other staff member denying the request shall refer it to the director of the board. The director or his designee shall immediately consider the matter and either affirm or reverse such denial or consult with the attorney general to review the denial. In any case, the request shall be returned with a final decision, within two business days following the original denial.

(3) Administrative remedies shall not be considered exhausted until the board has returned the petition with a decision or until the close of the second business day following denial of inspection, whichever occurs first.

History

Order 18, § 131-276-110, filed 7/2/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-276-120 Protection of public records.

Requests for public records shall be made in the board offices, WEA Building, 319 East 7th Avenue, Olympia, Washington. Public records and a facility for their inspection will be provided by the public records officer. Such records shall not be removed from the place designated for their inspection. Copies shall be made at the board offices. If copying facilities are not available at the board office, the board will arrange to have copies made commercially according to the provisions of WAC 131-276-090.

History

Order 18, § 131-276-120, filed 7/2/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-276-130 Records index.

(1) Index. The board has available to all persons a current index which provides identifying information as to the following records issued, adopted or promulgated since June 30, 1972.

"(a) Final opinions, including concurring and dissenting opinions, as well as orders, made in the adjudication of cases;

"(b) Those statements of policy and interpretations of policy, statute and the Constitution which have been adopted by the agency;

"(c) Administrative staff manuals and instructions to staff that affect a member of the public;

"(d) Planning policies and goals, and interim and final planning decisions;

"(e) Factual staff reports and studies, factual consultant's reports and studies, scientific reports and studies, and any other factual information derived from tests, studies, reports or surveys, whether conducted by public employees or others; and

"(f) Correspondence, and materials referred to therein, by and with the agency relating to any regulatory, supervisory or enforcement responsibilities of the agency, whereby the agency determines, or opines upon, or is asked to determine or opine upon, the rights of the state, the public, a subdivision of state government, or of any private party."

(2) Availability. The current index promulgated by the board shall be available to all persons under the same rules and on the same conditions as are applied to public records available for inspection.

History

Order 18, § 131-276-130, filed 7/2/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-276-140 Adoption of form.

The district hereby adopts for use by all persons requesting inspection and/or copying or copies of its records, the form attached hereto as Appendix A, entitled "Request for public record."

History

Order 18, § 131-276-140, filed 7/2/73.

Wash. Admin. Code § 131-276-990 Appendix A—Request for public record to state board for community and technical colleges.

appendix "a"

request for public record to

state board for community and technical colleges

(a)	. . . .	. . . .
	Signature	Signature (Please Print)
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	Name of Organization, if Applicable
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	Mailing Address of Applicant	Phone Number
(b)	. . . .	. . . .
	Date Request Made at State Board for Community and Technical Colleges	Time of Day Request Made
(c)	Nature of request . . . .
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(d)	Identification Reference on Current Index . . . .
		Please Describe
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(e)	Description of Record, or Matter, Requested if not Identifiable by Reference to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges Index . . . .
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Request: Approved	. . . .	By . . . .
		Date	Public Records Officer
Denied Date . . . .
Reasons for Denial: . . . .
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Referred to . . . .	Date . . . .
			By . . . .
			Public Records Officer

History

Statutory Authority: Chapter 28.50 [28B.50] RCW. WSR 98-23-052, § 131-276-990, filed 11/13/98, effective 12/14/98
Order 18, Appendix A (codified as WAC 131-276-990), filed 7/2/73.