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Chapter 148-120 WAC

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HTMLPDF148-120-001Purpose and application.
HTMLPDF148-120-005Definitions.
HTMLPDF148-120-010Student responsibilities and duties.
HTMLPDF148-120-012Jurisdiction.
HTMLPDF148-120-015Student rights.
HTMLPDF148-120-020References to OSPI's rules.
HTMLPDF148-120-025Referral to and action by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
HTMLPDF148-120-030Application.
CONDUCT RULES
HTMLPDF148-120-110Behavioral violations.
DISCIPLINE
HTMLPDF148-120-205Limitations.
HTMLPDF148-120-210Staff authority to impose discipline.
HTMLPDF148-120-215Grievance procedures for discretionary and nondiscretionary discipline other than suspensions, expulsions, and emergency removals.
HTMLPDF148-120-250Discipline procedures.
CLASSROOM EXCLUSIONS
HTMLPDF148-120-330Classroom exclusionsConditions and limitations.
HTMLPDF148-120-335Classroom exclusionNotice and procedure.
SUSPENSIONS AND EXPULSIONS
HTMLPDF148-120-430Suspensions and expulsionsGeneral conditions and limitations.
HTMLPDF148-120-435Short-term and in-school suspensionsAdditional conditions and limitations.
HTMLPDF148-120-440Long-term suspensionsAdditional conditions and limitations.
HTMLPDF148-120-445ExpulsionsAdditional conditions and limitations.
HTMLPDF148-120-450Suspensions and expulsionsInitial hearing with student.
HTMLPDF148-120-455Suspensions and expulsionsNotice to student and parents.
HTMLPDF148-120-460Suspensions and expulsionsOptional conference with principal.
HTMLPDF148-120-465Suspensions and expulsionsAppeal.
HTMLPDF148-120-470Suspensions and expulsionsReview and reconsideration.
HTMLPDF148-120-475Discipline appeal council.
HTMLPDF148-120-480Petition to extend expulsion.
EMERGENCY REMOVAL
HTMLPDF148-120-510Emergency removalsConditions and limitations.
HTMLPDF148-120-515Emergency removalsNotice to student and parents.
HTMLPDF148-120-520Emergency removalsOptions conference with principal.
HTMLPDF148-120-525Emergency removalsAppeal.
HTMLPDF148-120-530Emergency removalsReview and reconsideration.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
HTMLPDF148-120-610Educational services during suspension, expulsion, or emergency removal.
REENGAGEMENT
HTMLPDF148-120-710Student reengagement after long-term suspension or expulsion.
ADDITIONAL DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS
HTMLPDF148-120-810Exceptions for the purpose of protecting victims.
HTMLPDF148-120-815Behavior agreements.
HTMLPDF148-120-820Firearms exceptions.
HTMLPDF148-120-825Corporal punishment, restraint, and isolation.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
148-120-100Conduct violations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW. WSR 11-05-033, § 148-120-100, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-20-032, § 148-120-100, filed 9/26/01, effective 10/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.022. WSR 94-13-058, § 148-120-100, filed 6/8/94, effective 7/9/94.] Repealed by WSR 16-10-061, filed 5/2/16, effective 6/2/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191 and 28A.300.285.
148-120-120Misdemeanor and/or felony. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.022. WSR 94-13-058, § 148-120-120, filed 6/8/94, effective 7/9/94.] Repealed by WSR 16-10-061, filed 5/2/16, effective 6/2/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191 and 28A.300.285.
148-120-200Policy. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-200, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.022. WSR 94-13-058, § 148-120-200, filed 6/8/94, effective 7/9/94.] Repealed by WSR 16-10-061, filed 5/2/16, effective 6/2/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191 and 28A.300.285.
148-120-220Short-term suspension. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-220, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.022. WSR 94-13-058, § 148-120-220, filed 6/8/94, effective 7/9/94.] Repealed by WSR 11-05-033, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW.
148-120-225Short-term suspension—Notice and conference—Grievance procedure. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-225, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.022. WSR 94-13-058, § 148-120-225, filed 6/8/94, effective 7/9/94.] Repealed by WSR 11-05-033, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW.
148-120-230Long-term suspension. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-230, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.022. WSR 94-13-058, § 148-120-230, filed 6/8/94, effective 7/9/94.] Repealed by WSR 11-05-033, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW.
148-120-234Long-term suspension—Misconduct not a manifestation of disability—Notice. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-234, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.022. WSR 94-13-058, § 148-120-234, filed 6/8/94, effective 7/9/94.] Repealed by WSR 11-05-033, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW.
148-120-236Long-term suspension—Misconduct not a manifestation of disability—Hearing. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-236, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.022. WSR 94-13-058, § 148-120-236, filed 6/8/94, effective 7/9/94.] Repealed by WSR 11-05-033, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW.
148-120-260Reentry meeting following suspension. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW. WSR 11-05-033, § 148-120-260, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11.] Repealed by WSR 25-09-037, filed 4/9/25, effective 5/10/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.010(16), 72.42.041(2), 72.40.0191(12), 72.40.0191(17), and 28A.600.010 through 28A.600.022.
148-120-300Disciplinary exclusion—Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-300, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01.] Repealed by WSR 11-05-033, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW.
148-120-301Change of placement for disciplinary removals. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-301, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01.] Repealed by WSR 11-05-033, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW.
148-120-302Removals—Ten school days or less. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-302, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01.] Repealed by WSR 11-05-033, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW.
148-120-303Required services. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-303, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01.] Repealed by WSR 11-05-033, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW.
148-120-304Change of placement—Removals for weapons or drugs. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-304, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01.] Repealed by WSR 11-05-033, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW.
148-120-305Functional behavioral assessment and intervention plan. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-305, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01.] Repealed by WSR 11-05-033, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW.
148-120-306Dangerous behavior—Authority of hearing officer. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-306, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01.] Repealed by WSR 11-05-033, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW.
148-120-307Determination of interim alternative educational setting. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-307, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01.] Repealed by WSR 11-05-033, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW.
148-120-308Manifestation determination review requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-308, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01.] Repealed by WSR 11-05-033, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW.
148-120-309Procedures for conducting a manifestation determination. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-309, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01.] Repealed by WSR 11-05-033, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW.
148-120-310Determination that behavior was not manifestation of disability. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-310, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01.] Repealed by WSR 11-05-033, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW.
148-120-311Expedited due process hearings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-311, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01.] Repealed by WSR 11-05-033, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW.
148-120-312Placement during appeals. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-312, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01.] Repealed by WSR 11-05-033, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW.
148-120-313Referral to and action by law enforcement and judicial authorities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191 and 28A.300.285. WSR 16-10-061, § 148-120-313, filed 5/2/16, effective 6/2/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-313, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01.] Repealed by WSR 25-09-037, filed 4/9/25, effective 5/10/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.010(16), 72.42.041(2), 72.40.0191(12), 72.40.0191(17), and 28A.600.010 through 28A.600.022.
148-120-314Aversive interventions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW. WSR 11-05-033, § 148-120-314, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.011. WSR 01-16-100, § 148-120-314, filed 7/27/01, effective 8/27/01.] Repealed by WSR 16-10-061, filed 5/2/16, effective 6/2/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191 and 28A.300.285.
148-120-400Emergency expulsion—Limitations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191 and 28A.300.285. WSR 16-10-061, § 148-120-400, filed 5/2/16, effective 6/2/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.023. WSR 04-02-002, § 148-120-400, filed 12/24/03, effective 1/24/04.] Repealed by WSR 25-09-037, filed 4/9/25, effective 5/10/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.010(16), 72.42.041(2), 72.40.0191(12), 72.40.0191(17), and 28A.600.010 through 28A.600.022.
148-120-405Emergency expulsion—Notice of hearing—Waiver of hearing right. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191 and 28A.300.285. WSR 16-10-061, § 148-120-405, filed 5/2/16, effective 6/2/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.023. WSR 04-02-002, § 148-120-405, filed 12/24/03, effective 1/24/04.] Repealed by WSR 25-09-037, filed 4/9/25, effective 5/10/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.010(16), 72.42.041(2), 72.40.0191(12), 72.40.0191(17), and 28A.600.010 through 28A.600.022.
148-120-410Emergency expulsion—Prehearing and hearing process. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191 and 28A.300.285. WSR 16-10-061, § 148-120-410, filed 5/2/16, effective 6/2/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.023. WSR 04-02-002, § 148-120-410, filed 12/24/03, effective 1/24/04.] Repealed by WSR 25-09-037, filed 4/9/25, effective 5/10/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.010(16), 72.42.041(2), 72.40.0191(12), 72.40.0191(17), and 28A.600.010 through 28A.600.022.
148-120-415Appeals—Long-term suspension and expulsion. [Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.023. WSR 04-02-002, § 148-120-415, filed 12/24/03, effective 1/24/04.] Repealed by WSR 11-05-033, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.0191, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq. and chapter 28A.155 RCW.