RCWs and WACs

What is a RCW? RCW stands for Revised Code of Washington. An RCW, or law, is the result of legislation that has been passed by the House and Senate and has been signed by the Governor. The Revised Code of Washington contains all laws that have been adopted in the State of Washington, as well as a history of all laws that have previously existed or been amended. The education laws are found in RCW Title 28A Common School Provisions.

What is a WAC? WAC stands for Washington Administrative Code. WACs are administrative codes, or rules, that are adopted by agencies, including OSPI, to enact legislation and RCWs. The Washington Administrative Code contains all rules that have been adopted, as well as the history of all previously existing WACs and amendments in Washington. OSPI rules are found under Title 392 WAC Rules and Regulations of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The State Board of Education's rules are found under Title 180 WAC Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Education.

RCWs and WACs that pertain to K-12 Education in Washington:

Common School Provisions

• Title 28A RCW - Common School Provisions

Rules and Regulations of the Superintendent of Public Instruction

• Title 392 WAC - Rules and Regulations of the Superintendent of Public Instruction

Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Education

• Title 180 WAC - Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Education

Rules and Regulations of the Professional Educator Standards Board

• Title 181 WAC - Rules and Regulations of the Professional Educator Standards Board

Administrative Procedures

• Chapter 34.05 RCW - Administrative Procedure Act
• Chapter 34.12 RCW - Office of Administrative Hearings
• Chapter 10-08 WAC - Model Rules of Procedure

Collective Bargaining

• Chapter 41.56 RCW - Public Employees’ Collective Bargaining
• Chapter 41.58 RCW - Public Employment Labor Relations
• Chapter 41.59 RCW - Educational Employment Relations Act
• Title 391 WAC - Public Employment Relations Commission

Other Selected Laws

• Chapter 26.44 RCW - Abuse of Children and Adult Dependent Persons
• Chapter 28C.04 RCW - Vocational Education
• Chapter 29A.04 RCW - General Provisions
• Chapter 29A.20 RCW - Qualifications, Terms, and Requirements for Elective Offices
• Chapter 29A.24 RCW - Filing for Office
• Chapter 29A.52 RCW - Primaries and Elections
• Chapter 39.04 RCW - Public Works
• Chapter 39.12 RCW - Prevailing Wages on Public Works
• Chapter 39.33 RCW - Intergovernmental Disposition of Property
• Chapter 39.34 RCW - Interlocal Cooperation Act
• Chapter 39.50 RCW - Short-Term Obligations – Municipal Corporations
• Chapter 42.17 RCW - Disclosure – Campaign Finances – Lobbying – Records
• Chapter 42.23 RCW - Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers – Contract Interests
• Chapter 42.30 RCW - Open Public Meetings Act
• Chapter 42.56 RCW - Public Records Act
• Chapter 48.62 RCW - Local Government Insurance Transactions
• Chapter 60.58 RCW - Lien for Labor, Materials, Taxes on Public Works
• Chapter 70.190 RCW - Family Policy Council
• Chapter 84.52 RCW - Levy of Taxes
• Chapter 39.04(c)(i) RCW - Apprenticeship Utilization

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