RCW 28A.642.005 Findings. The legislature finds that in 1975 legislation was adopted, codified as chapter 28A.640 RCW, recognizing the deleterious effect of discrimination on the basis of sex, specifically prohibiting such discrimination in Washington public schools, and requiring the office of the superintendent of public instruction to monitor and enforce compliance. The legislature further finds […]
RCW 28A.642.010 Discrimination prohibited—Definitions. Discrimination in Washington public schools on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person […]
RCW 28A.642.020 Rules and guidelines. The superintendent of public instruction shall develop rules and guidelines to eliminate discrimination prohibited in RCW 28A.642.010 as it applies to public school employment, counseling and guidance services to students, recreational and athletic activities for students, access to course offerings, and in textbooks and instructional materials used by students. [ […]
RCW 28A.642.030 Compliance—Monitoring—Compliance enforcement. The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall monitor local school districts’ compliance with this chapter, and shall establish a compliance timetable, rules, and guidelines for enforcement of this chapter. [ 2010 c 240 § 4.]
RCW 28A.642.040 Individual right of action. Any person aggrieved by a violation of this chapter, or aggrieved by the violation of any rule or guideline adopted under this chapter, has a right of action in superior court for civil damages and such equitable relief as the court determines. [ 2010 c 240 § 5.]
RCW 28A.642.050 Authority of superintendent of public instruction—Administrative orders. The superintendent of public instruction has the power to enforce and obtain compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and guidelines adopted under this chapter, by appropriate order made pursuant to chapter 34.05 RCW. The order may include, but is not limited to, […]
RCW 28A.642.060 Chapter supplementary. This chapter is supplementary to, and does not supersede, existing law and procedures and future amendments to those laws and procedures relating to unlawful discrimination. [ 2010 c 240 § 7.]
RCW 28A.642.070 Schools established under state-tribal education compacts. Nothing in this chapter prohibits schools established under chapter 28A.715 RCW from: (1) Implementing a policy of Indian preference in employment; or (2) Prioritizing the admission of tribal members where capacity of the school’s programs or facilities is not as large as demand. [ 2013 c 242 […]
RCW 28A.642.080 Transgender student policy and procedure. (1)(a) By January 31, 2020, each school district must adopt or amend if necessary policies and procedures that, at a minimum, incorporate all the elements of the model transgender student policy and procedure described in subsection (3) of this section. (b) School districts must share the policies and […]
