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2025 Revised Code of Washington
Title 28B - Higher Education
Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally.
- 28B.10.016 - Definitions.
- 28B.10.017 - "Eligible student" defined.
- 28B.10.019 - Electronic signatures.
- 28B.10.020 - Acquisition of property by universities and The Evergreen State College.
- 28B.10.022 - Authority to enter into financing contracts—Notice.
- 28B.10.023 - Contracts subject to requirements established under office of minority and women's business enterprises.
- 28B.10.024 - Awards of procurement contracts to veteran-owned businesses.
- 28B.10.025 - Purchases of works of art—Procedure.
- 28B.10.027 - Allocation of moneys for acquisition of works of art—Expenditure by arts commission—Conditions.
- 28B.10.029 - Property purchase and disposition—Independent purchasing authority—Purchase of correctional industries products.
- 28B.10.0291 - Savings report—2012 c 230.
- 28B.10.030 - Display of United States flag.
- 28B.10.031 - Check cashing privileges.
- 28B.10.032 - Public and private institutions offering teacher preparation programs—Exploration of methods to enhance awareness of teacher preparation programs.
- 28B.10.033 - Teacher preparation programs.
- 28B.10.034 - Central Washington University—Student teacher remote supervision.
- 28B.10.035 - Concurrent enrollment program accreditation.
- 28B.10.037 - Student expression in school-sponsored media.
- 28B.10.040 - Higher educational institutions to be nonsectarian.
- 28B.10.041 - High school directory information—Data-sharing agreements with the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
- 28B.10.042 - Personal identifiers—Use of social security numbers prohibited.
- 28B.10.0421 - Personal identifiers—Funding.
- 28B.10.050 - Entrance requirements exceeding minimum requirements.
- 28B.10.053 - Postsecondary credit for high school coursework—Master list of qualifying courses and qualifying examination scores—Dissemination of information.
- 28B.10.054 - Credit policies for AP, international baccalaureate, and Cambridge international exams—Reports.
- 28B.10.057 - Academic credit for military training.
- 28B.10.058 - College in the high school program—At no cost—Rate per college funding.
- 28B.10.063 - College in the high school—Private institution pilot program.
- 28B.10.065 - College in the high school—Affidavit necessary for pilot program participation.
- 28B.10.100 - "Major line" defined.
- 28B.10.105 - Courses exclusive to the University of Washington.
- 28B.10.106 - Courses exclusive to Washington State University.
- 28B.10.115 - Major lines common to University of Washington and Washington State University.
- 28B.10.118 - Accelerated baccalaureate degree programs—Approval.
- 28B.10.120 - Graduate work.
- 28B.10.140 - Teachers' training courses.
- 28B.10.145 - Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Professional development.
- 28B.10.147 - Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Campus climate assessment.
- 28B.10.149 - Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Program for students.
- 28B.10.151 - Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Reports.
- 28B.10.170 - College and university fees.
- 28B.10.270 - Rights of Washington national guard and other military reserve students called to service.
- 28B.10.280 - Student loans—Federal student aid programs.
- 28B.10.281 - Student loans—Certain activities may make student ineligible for aid.
- 28B.10.284 - Uniform minor student capacity to borrow act.
- 28B.10.285 - Student financial aid information—Notice to students—Development of reporting form—Compliance reporting.
- 28B.10.287 - Postsecondary institution financial aid disbursement by third party.
- 28B.10.293 - Collection of debts—Conditions and limitations on institutions of higher education.
- 28B.10.294 - Collection of debts—Report.
- 28B.10.295 - Educational materials on abuses of, and illnesses consequent from, alcohol.
- 28B.10.300 - Acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of lands, buildings and facilities at universities and The Evergreen State College—Authorized.
- 28B.10.305 - Acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of lands, buildings and facilities at universities and The Evergreen State College—Use of lands, buildings, and facilities.
- 28B.10.310 - Acquisition, 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.
- 28B.10.315 - Acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of lands, buildings and facilities at universities and The Evergreen State College—Funding, refunding bonds.
- 28B.10.320 - Acquisition, 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.
- 28B.10.325 - Acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of lands, buildings and facilities at universities and The Evergreen State College—Rate of interest on obligations.
- 28B.10.330 - Acquisition, construction, equipping and betterment of lands, buildings and facilities at universities and The Evergreen State College—Nonliability of state.
- 28B.10.335 - Validation of prior bond issues.
- 28B.10.350 - Construction work, remodeling, or demolition—Public bid—Exemption—Waiver—Prevailing rate of wage—Universities and The Evergreen State College.
- 28B.10.354 - High-performance public buildings requirements.
- 28B.10.360 - Educational and career opportunities in the military, student access to information on, when.
- 28B.10.365 - Early course registration period—Service members.
- 28B.10.400 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Authorized.
- 28B.10.401 - Assumptions to be applied when establishing supplemental payment under RCW 28B.10.400(3).
- 28B.10.405 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Contributions by faculty and employees.
- 28B.10.407 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Credit for authorized leaves of absence without pay.
- 28B.10.409 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Membership while serving as state legislator.
- 28B.10.410 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Limitation on institution's contribution.
- 28B.10.415 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Limitation on annuity or retirement income plan payment.
- 28B.10.417 - Annuities 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.
- 28B.10.420 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Retirement at age seventy—Reemployment, conditions when.
- 28B.10.423 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Limit on retirement income—Adjustment of rates—Limitation of state funding—Actuarial valuation of supplemental benefit plans.
- 28B.10.425 - Additional pension for certain retired university faculty members or employees.
- 28B.10.430 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Minimum monthly benefit—Computation.
- 28B.10.431 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Monthly benefit—Post-retirement adjustment—Computation.
- 28B.10.480 - Tax deferred annuities for employees.
- 28B.10.485 - Charitable gift annuities, issuance of by universities and The Evergreen State College—Scope.
- 28B.10.487 - Charitable gift annuities, issuance of by universities and The Evergreen State College—Obligation as to annuity payments.
- 28B.10.500 - Removal of regents or trustees from universities and The Evergreen State College.
- 28B.10.510 - Attorney general as advisor.
- 28B.10.520 - Regents and trustees—Oaths.
- 28B.10.525 - Regents and trustees—Travel expenses.
- 28B.10.528 - Delegation of powers and duties by governing boards.
- 28B.10.550 - Police forces for universities and The Evergreen State College—Authorized.
- 28B.10.555 - Police forces for universities and The Evergreen State College—Powers.
- 28B.10.560 - Police forces for universities and The Evergreen State College—Establishment of traffic regulations—Adjudication of parking infractions—Appeal.
- 28B.10.567 - Police forces for universities and The Evergreen State College—Benefits for duty-related death, disability or injury.
- 28B.10.570 - Interfering by force or violence with any administrator, faculty member or student unlawful—Penalty.
- 28B.10.571 - Intimidating any administrator, faculty member, or student by threat of force or violence unlawful—Penalty.
- 28B.10.572 - Certain unlawful acts—Disciplinary authority exception.
- 28B.10.575 - Student housing—Liquor prohibited, areas—Complaints regarding liquor and illegal drug use—Policies, procedures, sanctions.
- 28B.10.577 - Opioid overdose reversal medication—Administration—Training—Assistance with grants and donations.
- 28B.10.578 - Opioid and fentanyl prevention education—Medication through standing order.
- 28B.10.580 - Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Legislative findings—Purpose.
- 28B.10.582 - Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Definitions.
- 28B.10.584 - Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Violations enumerated—Exempted acts—Civil penalties—Injunctive relief.
- 28B.10.590 - Course materials—Cost savings—Online course descriptions.
- 28B.10.592 - College textbook information—Publishers' duties.
- 28B.10.600 - District schools may be used for teacher training by universities and The Evergreen State College—Authority.
- 28B.10.605 - District schools may be used for teacher training by universities and The Evergreen State College—Agreement for financing, organization, etc.
- 28B.10.618 - Credit card marketing policies.
- 28B.10.620 - Agreements for research work by private nonprofit corporations at universities—Authority.
- 28B.10.625 - Agreements for research work by private nonprofit corporations at universities—Funds may be expended in cooperative effort.
- 28B.10.630 - Commercialization of research and other economic development and workforce development opportunities.
- 28B.10.631 - Bridge-funding programs—Establishment and administration.
- 28B.10.640 - Student associations to contract for certain purchases, concessions, printing, etc.—Procedure.
- 28B.10.648 - Employees—Peer review committees—Members' immunity—Proceedings—Statement of reasons—Legal representation of members.
- 28B.10.650 - Remunerated professional leaves for faculty members of institutions of higher education.
- 28B.10.660 - Insurance or protection—Premiums—Health benefits for graduate student appointees—Students participating in studies or research outside the United States.
- 28B.10.665 - Liability insurance for officers and employees authorized.
- 28B.10.679 - Washington mathematics placement test.
- 28B.10.680 - Precollege coursework—Findings—Intent.
- 28B.10.685 - Precollege coursework—Enrollment information—Report.
- 28B.10.686 - Precollege coursework—When required—Use of multiple measures—Posting course placement options.
- 28B.10.690 - Graduation rate improvement—Findings.
- 28B.10.691 - Graduation rate improvement—Strategic plans—Adoption of strategies.
- 28B.10.693 - Graduation rate improvement—Student progression understandings.
- 28B.10.695 - Timely completion of degree and certificate programs—Adoption of policies.
- 28B.10.696 - Transfer 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.
- 28B.10.698 - Schools of medicine—Health equity curriculum.
- 28B.10.699 - Schools of medicine—Underrepresented students—Report.
- 28B.10.700 - Physical education in curriculum.
- 28B.10.703 - Programs for intercollegiate athletic competition—Authorized.
- 28B.10.704 - Funds for assistance of student participants in intercollegiate activities or activities relating to performing arts.
- 28B.10.708 - Graduation ceremonies—Tribal regalia.
- 28B.10.710 - Washington state or Pacific Northwest history in curriculum.
- 28B.10.730 - AIDS information—Four-year institutions.
- 28B.10.735 - Identification cards—Suicide prevention and sexual misconduct information.
- 28B.10.776 - Budget calculation—Enrollment levels—Participation rate.
- 28B.10.778 - Budget calculation—New enrollments—Funding level—Inflation factor.
- 28B.10.780 - Budget calculation—Funding level.
- 28B.10.782 - Budget calculation—Increased enrollment target level—Availability of information.
- 28B.10.784 - Budget calculation—Participation rate and enrollment level estimates—Recommendations to governor and legislature.
- 28B.10.786 - Budget calculation—Student financial aid programs.
- 28B.10.790 - State student financial aid program—Eligibility of certain residents attending college or university in states with reciprocity agreements.
- 28B.10.792 - State student financial aid program—Guidelines to determine institutions affected by reciprocity agreements.
- 28B.10.825 - Institutional student loan fund for needy students.
- 28B.10.840 - Definitions for purposes of RCW 28B.10.840 through 28B.10.844.
- 28B.10.842 - Actions against regents, trustees, officers, employees, or agents of institutions of higher education or educational boards—Defense—Costs—Payment of obligations from liability account.
- 28B.10.844 - Regents, trustees, officers, employees, or agents of institutions of higher education or educational boards, insurance to protect and hold personally harmless.
- 28B.10.846 - Report of child abuse or neglect—Reporting responsibilities.
- 28B.10.878 - G. Robert Ross distinguished faculty award.
- 28B.10.890 - Collegiate license plate fund—Scholarships.
- 28B.10.900 - "Hazing" defined.
- 28B.10.901 - Hazing prohibited—Penalty.
- 28B.10.902 - Participating in or permitting hazing—Loss of state-funded grants or awards—Loss of official recognition or control—Rules.
- 28B.10.903 - Conduct associated with initiation into group or pastime or amusement with group—Sanctions adopted by rule.
- 28B.10.904 - Hazing—Code of conduct—Educational program.
- 28B.10.905 - Hazing—Prevention committee.
- 28B.10.906 - Hazing—Report of violations.
- 28B.10.907 - Hazing—Prevention education—Incident reporting.
- 28B.10.908 - Hazing—Social fraternity and sorority organizations.
- 28B.10.910 - Students with disabilities—Core services.
- 28B.10.912 - Students with disabilities—Core services described—Notice of nondiscrimination.
- 28B.10.914 - Students with disabilities—Accommodation.
- 28B.10.916 - Supplemental instructional materials for students with print access disability.
- 28B.10.918 - Disability history month—Activities.
- 28B.10.923 - Online learning technologies—Common learning management system for institutions of higher education.
- 28B.10.924 - Aviation biofuel demonstration project—Income from commercialization of patents, copyrights, proprietary processes, or licenses—Deposit of proportionate percentage of income.
- 28B.10.925 - Transfer of ownership of institution-owned vessel—Review of vessel's physical condition.
- 28B.10.926 - Transfer of ownership of institution-owned vessel—Further requirements.
- 28B.10.928 - Investment authority—Bonds, warrants, certificates, notes, bankers' acceptances, and commercial paper.
- 28B.10.930 - Comprehensive cancer care collaborative arrangements—Nonstate entity.
- 28B.10.935 - Hunger-free and basic needs campus strategic plan—Benefits navigators—Survey and reports—Definitions.
- 28B.10.980 - Construction—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.
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