WSR 17-18-105

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

[Filed September 6, 2017, 11:11 a.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 392-121-182 Alternative learning experience requirements.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28A.150.290.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) is considering amending WAC 392-121-182 for the purpose of meeting the statutory full-day kindergarten requirements, RCW 28A.150.315, in an alternative learning experience setting.

Process for Developing New Rule: Early solicitation of public comments and recommendations respecting new, amend, or repealed rules, and consideration of the comments and recommendations in the course of drafting rules.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Becky McLean, OSPI Enrollment Supervisor, P.O. Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504-7200, phone 360-725-6306, fax 360-664-3683, TTY 360-664-3631, email becky.mclean@k12.wa.us, web site k12.wa.us.

September 6, 2017

Chris P. S. Reykdal

State Superintendent

of Public Instruction