Laws and Regulations / Graduation Requirements
(related to Health and Fitness in Washington)

Minutes in Physical Education

• Physical education grade school and high school requirement (WAC 392-410-135)

High School Graduation Requirements

• Minimum requirements for graduation (WAC 180-51-066)

Physical Education

• Physical education in grades 1–8 (RCW 28A.230.040)
• Physical education in high schools (RCW 28A.230.050)

Waiving Physical Education

• Excuse from physical education requirement (WAC 392-410-136)

Basic Education Act

• Basic education act - Goal (RCW 28A.150.210)
• Basic education act — Program contents (RCW 28A.150.200)
• Powers and duties (RCW 28A.300.040)

Special Education Students

• Special education/Physical education (WAC 392-172A-02030)

Nutrition and Physical Activity (Wellness)

• Access to nutritious foods and developmentally appropriate exercise (RCW 28A.210.360)
• Food choice, physical activity, childhood fitness - minimum standards - District waiver or exemption (RCW 28A.210.365)

Sexual Health Education

• AIDS education in public schools (RCW 28A.230.070)
• Medically accurate sexual health education (RCW 28A.300.475)
• Sexual health education - Definition - Optional course or subject matter - Excusal of students (WAC 392-410-140) – Excusal of students

Bullying and Harassment

• Harassment, intimidation and bullying prevention policies (RCW 28A.300.285)