RCW 28B.85.010
Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:
(1) "Council" means the student achievement council.
(2) "Degree" means any designation, appellation, letters, or words including but not limited to "associate," "bachelor," "master," "doctor," or "fellow" which signify or purport to signify satisfactory completion of the requirements of an academic program of study beyond the secondary school level.
(3) "Degree-granting institution" means an entity that offers educational credentials, instruction, or services prerequisite to or indicative of an academic or professional degree beyond the secondary level.
[ 2012 c 229 § 542; 1986 c 136 § 1.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2012 c 229 §§ 101, 117, 401, 402, 501 through 594, 601 through 609, 701 through 708, 801 through 821, 902, and 904: See note following RCW 28B.77.005.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 28B.85 - Degree-Granting Institutions.
28B.85.020 - Council's duties—Rule-making authority.
28B.85.030 - Current authorization required to offer or grant degree—Penalty for violation.
28B.85.040 - Completion of program of study prerequisite to degree—Application of chapter.
28B.85.050 - Council may require information.
28B.85.070 - Surety bonds—Security in lieu of bond—Cancellation of bond—Notice—Claims.
28B.85.080 - Suspension or modification of requirements authorized.
28B.85.090 - Claims—Complaints—Investigations—Hearings—Orders.
28B.85.095 - Council's authority to enforce compliance—Violations.
28B.85.100 - Violations—Civil penalties.
28B.85.120 - Actions resulting in jurisdiction of courts.
28B.85.130 - Educational records—Permanent file—Protection.
28B.85.140 - Contracts voidable—When.
28B.85.150 - Enforceability of debts—Authority to offer degree required.
28B.85.160 - Actions to enforce chapter—Who may bring—Relief.
28B.85.170 - Injunctive relief—Council may seek.
28B.85.175 - Degree-granting institution requirements—Consumer protection act violations.
28B.85.180 - Violation of chapter unfair or deceptive practice under RCW 19.86.020.
28B.85.190 - Remedies and penalties in chapter nonexclusive and cumulative.
28B.85.220 - False academic credentials—Unlawful acts—Violation of consumer protection act—Venue.
28B.85.230 - Student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund.
28B.85.240 - Student achievement council tuition recovery trust fund—State treasurer.
28B.85.902 - Effective date—1986 c 136.
28B.85.905 - Validity of registration under prior laws.
28B.85.906 - Application of chapter to foreign degree-granting institution branch campuses.