PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Amending WAC 180-08-002 General description of organization, as a part of a periodic review of its rules and due to amendments to RCW 28A.305.130.
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28A.305.130, 34.05.220.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Amending WAC 180-08-002 General description of organization, as a part of a periodic review of its rules and due to amendments to RCW 28A.305.130 as set forth in ESHB 2261.
Process for Developing New Rule: The state board of education will hold a public hearing as required by chapter 34.05 RCW soliciting input from stakeholders and other members of the public regarding revisions to the rule.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Brad Burnham, Washington State Board of Education, Old Capitol Building, P.O. Box 47206, Olympia, WA 98504, e-mail sbe@k12.wa.us, phone (360) 725-6025, fax (360) 586-2357.
August 4, 2009
Edith W. Harding
Executive Director