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Chapter 28B.10 RCW

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES GENERALLY

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HTMLPDF 28B.10.016Definitions.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.017"Eligible student" defined.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.019Electronic signatures.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.020Acquisition of property by universities and The Evergreen State College.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.022Authority to enter into financing contracts—Notice.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.023Contracts subject to requirements established under office of minority and women's business enterprises.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.024Awards of procurement contracts to veteran-owned businesses.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.025Purchases of works of art—Procedure.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.027Allocation of moneys for acquisition of works of art—Expenditure by arts commission—Conditions.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.029Property purchase and disposition—Independent purchasing authority—Purchase of correctional industries products.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.0291Savings report—2012 c 230.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.030Display of United States flag.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.031Check cashing privileges.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.032Public and private institutions offering teacher preparation programs—Exploration of methods to enhance awareness of teacher preparation programs.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.033Teacher preparation programs.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.034Central Washington University—Student teacher remote supervision.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.035Concurrent enrollment program accreditation.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.037Student expression in school-sponsored media.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.040Higher educational institutions to be nonsectarian.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.041High school directory information—Data-sharing agreements with the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.042Personal identifiers—Use of social security numbers prohibited.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.0421Personal identifiers—Funding.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.050Entrance requirements exceeding minimum requirements.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.053Postsecondary credit for high school coursework—Master list of qualifying courses and qualifying examination scores—Dissemination of information.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.054Credit policies for AP, international baccalaureate, and Cambridge international exams—Reports.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.057Academic credit for military training.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.058College in the high school program—At no cost—Rate per college funding.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.063College in the high school—Private institution pilot program.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.065College in the high school—Affidavit necessary for pilot program participation.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.100"Major line" defined.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.105Courses exclusive to the University of Washington.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.106Courses exclusive to Washington State University.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.115Major lines common to University of Washington and Washington State University.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.118Accelerated baccalaureate degree programs—Approval.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.120Graduate work.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.140Teachers' training courses.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.145Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Professional development.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.147Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Campus climate assessment.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.149Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Program for students.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.151Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Reports.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.170College and university fees.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.270Rights of Washington national guard and other military reserve students called to service.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.280Student loans—Federal student aid programs.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.281Student loans—Certain activities may make student ineligible for aid.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.284Uniform minor student capacity to borrow act.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.285Student financial aid information—Notice to students—Development of reporting form—Compliance reporting.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.287Postsecondary institution financial aid disbursement by third party.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.293Collection of debts—Conditions and limitations on institutions of higher education.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.294Collection of debts—Report.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.295Educational materials on abuses of, and illnesses consequent from, alcohol.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.300Acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of lands, buildings and facilities at universities and The Evergreen State College—Authorized.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.305Acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of lands, buildings and facilities at universities and The Evergreen State College—Use of lands, buildings, and facilities.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.310Acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of lands, buildings and facilities at universities and The Evergreen State College—Bonds—Sale, interest, form, payment, term, execution, negotiability, etc.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.315Acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of lands, buildings and facilities at universities and The Evergreen State College—Funding, refunding bonds.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.320Acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of lands, buildings and facilities at universities and The Evergreen State College—Authority to be liberally construed—Future acquisitions and installations may be pledged for payment.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.325Acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of lands, buildings and facilities at universities and The Evergreen State College—Rate of interest on obligations.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.330Acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of lands, buildings and facilities at universities and The Evergreen State College—Nonliability of state.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.335Validation of prior bond issues.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.350Construction work, remodeling, or demolition—Public bid—Exemption—Waiver—Prevailing rate of wage—Universities and The Evergreen State College.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.354High-performance public buildings requirements.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.360Educational and career opportunities in the military, student access to information on, when.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.365Early course registration period—Service members.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.400Annuities and retirement income plans—Authorized.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.401Assumptions to be applied when establishing supplemental payment under RCW 28B.10.400(3).
HTMLPDF 28B.10.405Annuities and retirement income plans—Contributions by faculty and employees.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.407Annuities and retirement income plans—Credit for authorized leaves of absence without pay.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.409Annuities and retirement income plans—Membership while serving as state legislator.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.410Annuities and retirement income plans—Limitation on institution's contribution.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.415Annuities and retirement income plans—Limitation on annuity or retirement income plan payment.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.417Annuities and retirement income plans—Rights and duties of faculty or employees with Washington state teachers' retirement system credit—Regional universities and The Evergreen State College.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.420Annuities and retirement income plans—Retirement at age seventy—Reemployment, conditions when.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.423Annuities and retirement income plans—Limit on retirement income—Adjustment of rates—Limitation of state funding—Actuarial valuation of supplemental benefit plans.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.425Additional pension for certain retired university faculty members or employees.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.430Annuities and retirement income plans—Minimum monthly benefit—Computation.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.431Annuities and retirement income plans—Monthly benefit—Postretirement adjustment—Computation.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.480Tax deferred annuities for employees.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.485Charitable gift annuities, issuance of by universities and The Evergreen State College—Scope.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.487Charitable gift annuities, issuance of by universities and The Evergreen State College—Obligation as to annuity payments.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.500Removal of regents or trustees from universities and The Evergreen State College.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.510Attorney general as advisor.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.520Regents and trustees—Oaths.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.525Regents and trustees—Travel expenses.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.528Delegation of powers and duties by governing boards.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.550Police forces for universities and The Evergreen State College—Authorized.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.555Police forces for universities and The Evergreen State College—Powers.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.560Police forces for universities and The Evergreen State College—Establishment of traffic regulations—Adjudication of parking infractions—Appeal.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.567Police forces for universities and The Evergreen State College—Benefits for duty-related death, disability or injury.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.570Interfering by force or violence with any administrator, faculty member or student unlawful—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.571Intimidating any administrator, faculty member, or student by threat of force or violence unlawful—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.572Certain unlawful acts—Disciplinary authority exception.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.575Student housing—Liquor prohibited, areas—Complaints regarding liquor and illegal drug use—Policies, procedures, sanctions.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.577Opioid overdose reversal medication—Administration—Training—Assistance with grants and donations.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.578Opioid and fentanyl prevention education—Medication through standing order.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.580Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Legislative findings—Purpose.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.582Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Definitions.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.584Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Violations enumerated—Exempted acts—Civil penalties—Injunctive relief.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.590Course materials—Cost savings—Online course descriptions.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.592College textbook information—Publishers' duties.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.600District schools may be used for teacher training by universities and The Evergreen State College—Authority.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.605District schools may be used for teacher training by universities and The Evergreen State College—Agreement for financing, organization, etc.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.618Credit card marketing policies.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.620Agreements for research work by private nonprofit corporations at universities—Authority.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.625Agreements for research work by private nonprofit corporations at universities—Funds may be expended in cooperative effort.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.630Commercialization of research and other economic development and workforce development opportunities.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.631Bridge-funding programs—Establishment and administration.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.640Student associations to contract for certain purchases, concessions, printing, etc.—Procedure.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.648Employees—Peer review committees—Members' immunity—Proceedings—Statement of reasons—Legal representation of members.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.650Remunerated professional leaves for faculty members of institutions of higher education.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.660Insurance or protection—Premiums—Health benefits for graduate student appointees—Students participating in studies or research outside the United States.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.665Liability insurance for officers and employees authorized.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.679Washington mathematics placement test.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.680Precollege coursework—Findings—Intent.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.685Precollege coursework—Enrollment information—Report.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.686Precollege coursework—When required—Use of multiple measures—Posting course placement options.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.690Graduation rate improvement—Findings.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.691Graduation rate improvement—Strategic plans—Adoption of strategies.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.693Graduation rate improvement—Student progression understandings.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.695Timely completion of degree and certificate programs—Adoption of policies.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.696Transfer students' credit—List of academic courses equivalent to one year of general education credit—One-year academic completion certificate—Arts and sciences degrees for students entering with junior status—Publication of recommended courses by academic major for transfer students.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.698Schools of medicine—Health equity curriculum.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.699Schools of medicine—Underrepresented students—Report.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.700Physical education in curriculum.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.703Programs for intercollegiate athletic competition—Authorized.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.704Funds for assistance of student participants in intercollegiate activities or activities relating to performing arts.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.708Graduation ceremonies—Tribal regalia.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.710Washington state or Pacific Northwest history in curriculum.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.730AIDS information—Four-year institutions.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.735Identification cards—Suicide prevention and sexual misconduct information.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.776Budget calculation—Enrollment levels—Participation rate.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.778Budget calculation—New enrollments—Funding level—Inflation factor.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.780Budget calculation—Funding level.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.782Budget calculation—Increased enrollment target level—Availability of information.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.784Budget calculation—Participation rate and enrollment level estimates—Recommendations to governor and legislature.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.786Budget calculation—Student financial aid programs.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.790State student financial aid program—Eligibility of certain residents attending college or university in states with reciprocity agreements.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.792State student financial aid program—Guidelines to determine institutions affected by reciprocity agreements.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.825Institutional student loan fund for needy students.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.840Definitions for purposes of RCW 28B.10.840 through 28B.10.844.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.842Actions against regents, trustees, officers, employees, or agents of institutions of higher education or educational boards—Defense—Costs—Payment of obligations from liability account.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.844Regents, trustees, officers, employees, or agents of institutions of higher education or educational boards, insurance to protect and hold personally harmless.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.846Report of child abuse or neglect—Reporting responsibilities.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.878G. Robert Ross distinguished faculty award.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.890Collegiate license plate fund—Scholarships.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.900"Hazing" defined.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.901Hazing prohibited—Penalty.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.902Participating in or permitting hazing—Loss of state-funded grants or awards—Loss of official recognition or control—Rules.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.903Conduct associated with initiation into group or pastime or amusement with group—Sanctions adopted by rule.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.904Hazing—Code of conduct—Educational program.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.905Hazing—Prevention committee.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.906Hazing—Report of violations.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.907Hazing—Prevention education—Incident reporting.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.908Hazing—Social fraternity and sorority organizations.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.910Students with disabilities—Core services.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.912Students with disabilities—Core services described—Notice of nondiscrimination.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.914Students with disabilities—Accommodation.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.916Supplemental instructional materials for students with print access disability.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.918Disability history month—Activities.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.923Online learning technologies—Common learning management system for institutions of higher education.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.924Aviation biofuel demonstration project—Income from commercialization of patents, copyrights, proprietary processes, or licenses—Deposit of proportionate percentage of income.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.925Transfer of ownership of institution-owned vessel—Review of vessel's physical condition.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.926Transfer of ownership of institution-owned vessel—Further requirements.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.928Investment authority—Bonds, warrants, certificates, notes, bankers' acceptances, and commercial paper.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.930Comprehensive cancer care collaborative arrangements—Nonstate entity.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.935Hunger-free and basic needs campus strategic plan—Benefits navigators—Survey and reports—Definitions.
HTMLPDF 28B.10.980Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

Notes:

AIDS information: Chapter 70.24 RCW.
Boxing, kickboxing, martial arts, and wrestling events
exemptions for: RCW 67.08.015.
physical examination of contestants, urinalysis: RCW 67.08.090.
Business colleges, excise tax: RCW 82.04.170.
Commercial activities by institutions of higher education—Development of policies governing: Chapter 28B.63 RCW.
Common schools, joint programs with for highly capable students: RCW 28A.185.030.
Determination of lands purchased or leased by institutions of higher education are used as school sites—Reversion, when: RCW 79.17.140.
Discrimination to deny public accommodations because of race, color, or creed, penalty: RCW 9.91.010.
Dual credit programs—Annual report: RCW 28A.600.280.
Enrollment forecasts: RCW 43.62.050.
Eye protection, public and private educational institutions: RCW 70.100.010 through 70.100.040.
Gender equity—Goals: RCW 28B.15.455.
Governing body of recognized student association at college or university, open public meetings act applicable to: RCW 42.30.200.
Incorporation
articles of incorporation: RCW 24.03A.100.
dissolution: RCW 24.03A.904 through 24.03A.942.
filing articles of consolidation: RCW 24.03A.740.
filing fees: RCW 24.03A.085.
merger and consolidation
articles of incorporation upon consolidation: RCW 24.03A.740.
authorized: RCW 24.03A.735.
effect: RCW 24.03A.745.
effective, when: RCW 24.03A.740.
filing fee: RCW 24.03A.085.
joint agreement: RCW 24.03A.735.
liabilities and obligations upon: RCW 24.03A.745.
property status upon: RCW 24.03A.745.
when becomes effective: RCW 24.03A.740.
powers: RCW 24.03A.140.
Information and research services of colleges and universities, authority for school districts to obtain: RCW 28A.320.110.
Institutions of higher education, purchase of leased lands with improvements by: RCW 79.17.110 through 79.17.130.
Normal schools included in public school system: State Constitution Art. 9 s 2.
Purchase of materials and supplies, department of enterprise services, powers as to: RCW 39.26.080, 39.26.090.
State work-study program: Chapter 28B.12 RCW.
Stills, license for laboratory: RCW 66.24.140.
Students, residence for election purposes not lost by: State Constitution Art. 6 s 4, RCW 29A.04.151(3).
Vacation leave for personnel: RCW 43.01.042.
Western regional higher education compact: Chapter 28B.70 RCW.