180-50: Private School Accreditation
SBE will host a public hearing on WAC 180-55-005. Proposed rules would allow private schools to be exempt from certain Department of Children, Youth, and Family requirements if the school and its student living accommodations are accredited by a State Board-recognized accreditor.
Persons interested in making a comment may submit comments in writing, virtually (encouraged) or in person.
When: February 26, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87160300962
Physical Address: The Old Capitol Building, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, 600 Washington Street S.E., Broulitte Conference Room, Olympia, WA 98501.
Written Comment: Please submit public comment via email at rulescoordinatorSBE@k12.wa.us. The first date to receive public comment was 1/02/2025. Public comment will continue to be accepted until 2/25/2025, 5pm PST.
Intended adoption date: 03/25/2025. (Note: This is NOT the effective date)
Background: During its December meeting, the Board approved proposed rules for private school accreditation. These changes were prompted by the signing of ESSB 5515 into law during the 2023 legislative session. To receive the most up-to-date information about the hearing, subscribe to our rules update email list.
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