RCW 28B.10.149
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Program for students.
(1) Each institution of higher education must:
(a) Provide a program, either existing or new, on diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism to students beginning with the 2024-25 academic year. Institutions of higher education may expand the focus of its program to reflect the needs of the campus community. This program must be developed in partnership with the institution's administration, faculty, staff, and student leadership groups. Efforts should be made to ensure the program is developed and delivered by individuals with innate and acquired experience and expertise in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The content framework for each program must be posted on each institution's public website for parents and community members; and
(b) Create an evaluation for program participants. The evaluation must, at minimum, capture a participant's level of satisfaction with the program and how they will apply the program to their education.
(2) The purpose of each program must be rooted in eliminating structural racism against all races and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion while improving outcomes for students from historically marginalized communities. The program must also include elements that focus on commonalities and humanity. Institutions of higher education may further develop a curriculum that is reflective of the needs of the campus community.
(3) During the 2024-25 academic year, all degree-seeking students at institutions of higher education must participate in the program, regardless of whether they are a full-time or part-time student. Beginning with the 2025-26 academic year, the program is only required for degree-seeking students who are new or have transferred to the institution and have not yet participated in a required diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism program at an institution of higher education. Students must be allowed to opt out of participation in the program if they self-attest to taking a diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism training at an institution of higher education within the previous five years.
(4) The state board for community and technical colleges and an organization representing the presidents of the public four-year institutions of higher education may conduct further analysis of the programs, through participant evaluation data, use of focus groups, or other methods to determine promising practices. The state board for community and technical colleges and an organization representing the presidents of the public four-year institutions of higher education must post a list of model standards and promising practices for programs on their public websites for parents and community members.
(5) The institutions of higher education shall adopt rules as necessary or appropriate for effecting the provisions of this section, not in conflict with this chapter, and in accordance with the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW, the administrative procedure act.
(6) For purposes of this section, "student" or "students" does not include nonmatriculated students.
[ 2021 c 275 § 4.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Conflict with federal requirements—2021 c 275: See notes following RCW 28B.10.145.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 28B.10 - Colleges and Universities Generally.
28B.10.017 - "Eligible student" defined.
28B.10.019 - Electronic signatures.
28B.10.020 - Acquisition of property by universities and The Evergreen State College.
28B.10.022 - Authority to enter into financing contracts—Notice.
28B.10.024 - Awards of procurement contracts to veteran-owned businesses.
28B.10.025 - Purchases of works of art—Procedure.
28B.10.0291 - Savings report—2012 c 230.
28B.10.030 - Display of United States flag.
28B.10.031 - Check cashing privileges.
28B.10.033 - Teacher preparation programs.
28B.10.034 - Central Washington University—Student teacher remote supervision.
28B.10.035 - Concurrent enrollment program accreditation.
28B.10.037 - Student expression in school-sponsored media.
28B.10.040 - Higher educational institutions to be nonsectarian.
28B.10.042 - Personal identifiers—Use of social security numbers prohibited.
28B.10.0421 - Personal identifiers—Funding.
28B.10.050 - Entrance requirements exceeding minimum requirements.
28B.10.057 - Academic credit for military training.
28B.10.100 - "Major line" defined.
28B.10.105 - Courses exclusive to the University of Washington.
28B.10.106 - Courses exclusive to Washington State University.
28B.10.115 - Major lines common to University of Washington and Washington State University.
28B.10.118 - Accelerated baccalaureate degree programs—Approval.
28B.10.140 - Teachers' training courses.
28B.10.145 - Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Professional development.
28B.10.147 - Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Campus climate assessment.
28B.10.149 - Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Program for students.
28B.10.151 - Diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism—Reports.
28B.10.170 - College and university fees.
28B.10.280 - Student loans—Federal student aid programs.
28B.10.281 - Student loans—Certain activities may make student ineligible for aid.
28B.10.284 - Uniform minor student capacity to borrow act.
28B.10.287 - Postsecondary institution financial aid disbursement by third party.
28B.10.293 - Collection of debts—Conditions and limitations on institutions of higher education.
28B.10.294 - Collection of debts—Report.
28B.10.295 - Educational materials on abuses of, and illnesses consequent from, alcohol.
28B.10.335 - Validation of prior bond issues.
28B.10.354 - High-performance public buildings requirements.
28B.10.400 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Authorized.
28B.10.405 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Contributions by faculty and employees.
28B.10.409 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Membership while serving as state legislator.
28B.10.410 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Limitation on institution's contribution.
28B.10.425 - Additional pension for certain retired university faculty members or employees.
28B.10.430 - Annuities and retirement income plans—Minimum monthly benefit—Computation.
28B.10.480 - Tax deferred annuities for employees.
28B.10.500 - Removal of regents or trustees from universities and The Evergreen State College.
28B.10.510 - Attorney general as advisor.
28B.10.520 - Regents and trustees—Oaths.
28B.10.525 - Regents and trustees—Travel expenses.
28B.10.528 - Delegation of powers and duties by governing boards.
28B.10.550 - Police forces for universities and The Evergreen State College—Authorized.
28B.10.555 - Police forces for universities and The Evergreen State College—Powers.
28B.10.572 - Certain unlawful acts—Disciplinary authority exception.
28B.10.580 - Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Legislative findings—Purpose.
28B.10.582 - Term papers, theses, dissertations, sale of prohibited—Definitions.
28B.10.590 - Course materials—Cost savings—Online course descriptions.
28B.10.592 - College textbook information—Publishers' duties.
28B.10.618 - Credit card marketing policies.
28B.10.631 - Bridge-funding programs—Establishment and administration.
28B.10.665 - Liability insurance for officers and employees authorized.
28B.10.679 - Washington mathematics placement test.
28B.10.680 - Precollege coursework—Findings—Intent.
28B.10.685 - Precollege coursework—Enrollment information—Report.
28B.10.690 - Graduation rate improvement—Findings.
28B.10.691 - Graduation rate improvement—Strategic plans—Adoption of strategies.
28B.10.693 - Graduation rate improvement—Student progression understandings.
28B.10.695 - Timely completion of degree and certificate programs—Adoption of policies.
28B.10.698 - Schools of medicine—Health equity curriculum.
28B.10.699 - Schools of medicine—Underrepresented students—Report.
28B.10.700 - Physical education in curriculum.
28B.10.703 - Programs for intercollegiate athletic competition—Authorized.
28B.10.708 - Graduation ceremonies—Tribal regalia.
28B.10.710 - Washington state or Pacific Northwest history in curriculum.
28B.10.730 - AIDS information—Four-year institutions.
28B.10.735 - Suicide prevention—Identification cards.
28B.10.776 - Budget calculation—Enrollment levels—Participation rate.
28B.10.778 - Budget calculation—New enrollments—Funding level—Inflation factor.
28B.10.780 - Budget calculation—Funding level.
28B.10.782 - Budget calculation—Increased enrollment target level—Availability of information.
28B.10.786 - Budget calculation—Student financial aid programs.
28B.10.825 - Institutional student loan fund for needy students.
28B.10.840 - Definitions for purposes of RCW 28B.10.840 through 28B.10.844.
28B.10.846 - Report of child abuse or neglect—Reporting responsibilities.
28B.10.878 - G. Robert Ross distinguished faculty award.
28B.10.890 - Collegiate license plate fund—Scholarships.
28B.10.900 - "Hazing" defined.
28B.10.901 - Hazing prohibited—Penalty.
28B.10.904 - Hazing—Code of conduct—Educational program.
28B.10.905 - Hazing—Prevention committee.
28B.10.906 - Hazing—Report of violations.
28B.10.907 - Hazing—Prevention education—Incident reporting.
28B.10.908 - Hazing—Social fraternity and sorority organizations.
28B.10.910 - Students with disabilities—Core services.
28B.10.912 - Students with disabilities—Core services described—Notice of nondiscrimination.
28B.10.914 - Students with disabilities—Accommodation.
28B.10.916 - Supplemental instructional materials for students with print access disability.
28B.10.918 - Disability history month—Activities.
28B.10.926 - Transfer of ownership of institution-owned vessel—Further requirements.
28B.10.930 - Comprehensive cancer care collaborative arrangements—Nonstate entity.
28B.10.980 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.