RCW 28A.600.110
Washington scholars' program—Established—Scope.
There is established by the legislature of the state of Washington the Washington state scholars program. The purposes of this program annually are to:
(1) Provide for the selection of three seniors residing in each legislative district in the state graduating from high schools who have distinguished themselves academically among their peers, except that during fiscal year 2007, no more than two seniors plus one alternate may be selected.
(2) Maximize public awareness of the academic achievement, leadership ability, and community contribution of Washington state public and private high school seniors through appropriate recognition ceremonies and events at both the local and state level.
(3) Provide a listing of the Washington scholars to all Washington state public and private colleges and universities to facilitate communication regarding academic programs and scholarship availability.
(4) Make available a state level mechanism for utilization of private funds for scholarship awards to outstanding high school seniors.
(5) Provide, on written request and with student permission, a listing of the Washington scholars to private scholarship selection committees for notification of scholarship availability.
(6) Permit a waiver of tuition and services and activities fees as provided for in *RCW 28B.15.543 and grants under RCW 28B.76.660.
[ 2005 c 518 § 915; 2004 c 275 § 46; 1994 c 234 § 4; 1988 c 210 § 4; 1987 c 465 § 1; 1981 c 54 § 2. Formerly RCW 28A.58.822.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 28B.15.543 was amended by 2015 c 55 § 219, changing tuition waivers to grants for undergraduate coursework.
Effective date—2005 c 518: "Except for sections 923 and 931 of this act, this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [May 17, 2005]." [ 2005 c 518 § 1805.]
Part headings not law—2004 c 275: See note following RCW 28B.76.090.
Severability—1981 c 54: See note following RCW 28A.600.100.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 28A - Common School Provisions
28A.600.006 - Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.
28A.600.022 - Suspended or expelled students—Reengagement plan.
28A.600.027 - Student expression in school-sponsored media.
28A.600.030 - Grading policies—Option to consider attendance.
28A.600.035 - Policies on secondary school access and egress.
28A.600.040 - Pupils to comply with rules and regulations.
28A.600.045 - Comprehensive guidance and planning programs for students.
28A.600.050 - State honors awards program established—Purpose.
28A.600.060 - State honors awards program—Areas included.
28A.600.070 - State honors awards program—Rules.
28A.600.080 - State honors awards program—Materials—Recognition by business and industry encouraged.
28A.600.100 - Washington scholars' program—Purpose.
28A.600.110 - Washington scholars' program—Established—Scope.
28A.600.120 - Washington scholars' program—Administration—Cooperation with other agencies.
28A.600.130 - Washington scholars' program—Planning committee—Composition—Duties.
28A.600.160 - Educational pathways.
28A.600.192 - Diagnosed concussions—Annual reports by public schools.
28A.600.207 - Extracurricular activities—Streamlining fee collection.
28A.600.210 - School locker searches—Findings.
28A.600.220 - School locker searches—No expectation of privacy.
28A.600.230 - School locker searches—Authorization—Limitations.
28A.600.240 - School locker searches—Notice and reasonable suspicion requirements.
28A.600.280 - Dual credit programs—Annual report.
28A.600.285 - Dual credit programs—Impact on financial aid eligibility—Guidelines.
28A.600.287 - College in the high school program.
28A.600.290 - College in the high school program—Funding.
28A.600.300 - Running start program—Definition.
28A.600.320 - Running start program—Information on enrollment.
28A.600.330 - Running start program—Maximum terms of enrollment for high school credit.
28A.600.340 - Running start program—Enrolled students not displaced.
28A.600.350 - Running start program—Enrollment for secondary and postsecondary credit.
28A.600.370 - Running start program—Postsecondary credit.
28A.600.380 - Running start program—School district not responsible for transportation.
28A.600.390 - Running start program—Rules.
28A.600.400 - Running start program—Existing agreements not affected.
28A.600.410 - Alternatives to suspension—Encouraged.
28A.600.420 - Firearms on school premises, transportation, or facilities—Penalty—Exemptions.
28A.600.455 - Gang activity—Suspension or expulsion.
28A.600.477 - Prohibition of harassment, intimidation, and bullying.
28A.600.480 - Reporting of harassment, intimidation, or bullying—Retaliation prohibited—Immunity.