The authority for this chapter is RCW 69.41.340 which authorizes the superintendent of public instruction, in consultation with the Washington Interscholastic Activity Association to adopt rules and regulations regarding loss of eligibility to participate in school-sponsored athletic events for any student athlete found to have violated chapter 69.41 RCW, Legend drugs—Prescription drugs.

The purpose of this chapter is to set forth policies and procedures to implement due process procedures and discipline relating to violations of chapter 69.41 RCW.

Any student found by the school district to have violated chapter 69.41 RCW by virtue of a criminal conviction or otherwise insofar as it prohibits the possession, use or sale of legend drugs, including anabolic steroids, will be disqualified from participation in WIAA sponsored school sports programs.

The Washington Interscholastic Activity Association shall adopt, publish, and make available to all students and parents, written rules which state with reasonable clarity the types of misconduct for which loss of eligibility may occur under the provisions of this chapter. In addition, written procedures for imposing loss of eligibility and a method of appeal to assert innocence or present mitigating circumstances shall be developed. Such procedures shall be consistent with rules developed by the WIAA to govern all student eligibility appeals. Such rules shall:

(1) Specify the reason(s) for their alleged ineligibility, the rule being violated, and provide written notice of applicable procedures and timelines.

(2) Specify that the student may represent himself/herself or be represented by a person of choice. The student shall also have the opportunity to testify, present, and cross-examine witnesses and introduce relevant evidence.

(3) Specify that any decision shall be rendered within five calendar days following the date of the hearing.

(4) Specify that the student is entitled to an appeal and set forth guidelines for a proposed resolution.

The Washington Interscholastic Authority Association shall adopt, publish, and make available to all students and parents, written rules which state with reasonable clarity the form of discipline imposed for violation of this chapter. Such rules shall include the following:

(1) The penalty for a first violation of this chapter shall be immediate ineligibility for interscholastic competition in the current interscholastic sports program for the remainder of the season.

(2) The penalty for a second violation of this chapter shall be ineligibility and prohibition from participating in any WIAA member school sports program for a period of one calendar year from the date of the second violation.

(3) The penalty for a third violation of this chapter shall be permanent prohibition from participating in any WIAA member school athletic program.

The WIAA shall present any policies or procedures developed as a result of this chapter for the approval of the state board of education prior to their adoption and implementation by the WIAA.