Statutes and Rules

The rules of the State Board of Education are outlined in WAC 180. Governance of the Board is laid out in RCW 28A.305.

Washington Administrative Codes

Subject WAC
Practice, procedure, and access to public records 180-08
State support of public schools 180-16
Accountability 180-17
Waivers for restructuring purposes 180-18
Charter Schools 180-19
Private school pupil immunization requirement 180-38
High school graduation requirements 180-51
Tests for students receiving home-based instruction 180-52
Private school accreditation 180-55
Adult education 180-72
Private schools 180-90
General educational development (GED) test 180-96
Performance improvement goals 180-105
Emergency waiver of certain requirements 180-111

Revised Codes of Washington

Statutory Purpose

Subject RCW
Hold regular meetings to carry out Board business and participate on work groups RCW 28A.305.130
Advocacy and strategic oversight of public education RCW 28A.305.130
Provide leadership in personalizing education and ensuring respect for diverse cultures and abilities RCW 28A.305.130
Articulate with higher education, workforce, and early learning to coordinate and unify the education system RCW 28A.305.130
Provide input to OSPI on development and revision of learning standards RCW 28A.655.070

Basic Education Oversight

Subject RCW
Promote achievement of basic education goals RCW 28A.305.130
Monitor compliance with basic education RCW 28A.150.220
Monitor compliance with basic education RCW 28A.150.250
Establish criteria and rules for waivers of basic education requirements RCW 28A.150.220
Adopt rules regarding basic education compliance and related program approval requirements RCW 28A.150.220
Approve and monitor charter school authorizers; report and make recommendations regarding charter schools RCW 28A.710

Accountability and Improvement

Subject RCW
Implement a standards-based accountability framework RCW 28A.305.130
Adopt performance improvement goals for the education system RCW 28A.305.130
Develop an accountability framework that creates a unified system of support for challenged schools RCW 28A.657.110
Develop an Achievement Index for school recognition and support RCW 28A.657.110
Initiative/Required Action District designation—approve designation and exit; monitor plans and progress RCW 28A.657
Washington Educational System Health—lead data analysis, partner coordination, and reform recommendations RCW 28A.150.550
Identify scores for students to meet standard on statewide assessments RCW 28A.305.130
Consult with OSPI on development and maintenance of the statewide academic assessment system RCW 28A.655.070
Joint reporting to the legislature on the statewide assessment system RCW 28A.300.041

High School Diploma Requirements

Subject RCW
Assessment alternatives for graduation—establish minimum scores RCW 28A.655.061
Set minimum scores for graduation on required high school assessments RCW 28A.230.090
Establish credit and non-credit requirements for high school graduation RCW 28A.230.090
Adopt rules to implement graduation pathway requirements RCW 28A.655.250
Graduation pathway options—reporting and survey requirements RCW 28A.655.260