OSPI Proposed Student Discipline Rules

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OSPI Proposed Student Discipline Rules

OSPI has released proposed rules for revising Washington student discipline rules under Chapter 392-400 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). These proposed rules reflect significant feedback that OSPI sought from external and internal groups over the past several months, including from the Student Discipline Task Force.

The proposed rules are intended to improve the clarity and readability of the student discipline rules for both school districts and families. Several revisions clarify requirements in law that became effective in 2016 when the Legislature passed House Bill 1541. The revisions also increase opportunities for families to participate in the development of discipline policies and in resolving discipline-related issues.

To review the Proposed Student Discipline Rules and for more information please visit the Student Discipline webpage.

Written Comments

OSPI welcomes and encourages comments on the proposed rules. Please submit written comments to Dierk Meierbachtol, OSPI Chief Legal Officer, by November 13, 2017, at 5:00pm.

Dierk Meierbachtol, Chief Legal Officer
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
PO Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504-7200
Email: DisciplineRuleComments@k12.wa.us 

Public Hearings

OSPI will hold public hearings to receive comments about the proposed rules:

October 17, 2017 | 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Educational Service District 101 |  Classroom 1
4202 South Regal Street, Spokane, WA 99223

October 30, 2017 | 3:00–6:00 p.m.
Educational Service District 105 |  Klickitat Room
33 South Second Ave., Yakima, WA 98902

November 7, 2017 | 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Educational Service District 121 |  Cedar/Duwamish Room
800 Oakesdale Ave., Renton, WA 98057

November 13, 2017 | 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction | Brouillet Room
600 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA 98504


To arrange accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact Kristin Murphy by October 14, 2017, at 360-753-4201 or TTY 360-664-3631 or by email at Kristin.Murphy@k12.wa.us.

For language interpreter services, please contact Jennifer Stevens by October 14, 2017, at 360-725-6162 or TTY 360-664-3631 or by email at equity@k12.wa.us.