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The State Board of Education has the authority to creates rules for public and approved private schools in Washington state. Rules developed by SBE can be found in Title 180 WAC. View the State Board's filings on the Register.

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You may examine SBE rulemaking publications in the Washington State Register (WSR) on the Legislature's website.

Recently approved rules:

Recent filings:

Private schools rules
- View the recording of public hearing (held February 23, 2022)
- Download the proposed changes graphic
- Download Exhibit B (from March meeting) with amendments reflected - final rules approved by the Board

If you'd like an Office of the Code Reviser certified copy (PDF) of the documents above, please contact us.

**Rulemaking activity**
Title of Chapter of WAC	Chapter	Last Update	Revise in 2022?	Tentative Schedule for Review
Practice, Procedure, and Access to Public Records	180-08	11/2010	No
State Support of Public Schools	180-16	07/2021	Yes	Opened rulemaking in January to allow for potential changes if needed
Accountability	180-17	04/2019	Maybe	Possible rulemaking in fall 2022
Waivers for Restructuring Purposes	180-18	01/2020	Yes	Opened rulemaking in January to allow for potential changes if needed
Charter Schools	180-19	02/2021	Maybe	Depends on legislation
Private School Pupil Immunization Requirement	180-38	11/2010	No
High School Graduation Requirements	180-51	12/2020	Maybe	Possible rulemaking in fall 2022
Tests for Students Receiving Home-based Instruction	180-52	11/2010	No
Private School Accreditation	180-55	11/2006	No
Adult Education	180-72	11/2010	No
Private Schools	180-90	12/2020	Yes	Final adoption considered March 2022
GED	180-96	11/2010	No
Performance Improvement Goals	180-105	10/2018	No
Emergency Waiver of Certain Requirements	180-111	07/2021	Yes	Consider Proposed Rules March 2022; Final May 2022