The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum standards and requirements for transition to kindergarten programs. The chapter is intended to ensure that transition to kindergarten programs serve eligible students of all abilities who need additional preparation to be successful in kindergarten and who lack access to other early learning group settings. The rules in this chapter establish expectations for local education agencies in implementing and administering transition to kindergarten programs in accordance with minimum standards and requirements established by the office of superintendent of public instruction.

The authority for this chapter is under RCW 28A.300.072, which requires the office of superintendent of public instruction to establish rules concerning transition to kindergarten programs.