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Washington State Common School Manual
Contact Information
The 2020 Common School Manual is a compilation of most of the laws enacted by the state legislature governing common school system operations and other titles containing laws affecting school operations. Also included are the administrative rules adopted to enhance the laws. This manual is printed in two volumes, 1) RCWs; 2) WACs.
- Common School Manual order form
- Revised and published January 2020
Common School Provisions
Rules & Regulations
Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board of Education
Professional Educator Standards Board
Administrative Procedures
- Chapter 34.05 RCW - Administrative Procedure Act
- Chapter 34.12 RCW - Office of Administrative Hearings
- Chapter 10-08 WAC - Model Rules of Procedure
Collective Bargaining
- Chapter 41.56 RCW - Public Employees’ Collective Bargaining
- Chapter 41.58 RCW - Public Employment Labor Relations
- Chapter 41.59 RCW - Educational Employment Relations Act
- Title 391 WAC - Public Employment Relations Commission
From Code Reviser's Office: This material was derived from the official RCW or WAC computer data base by computer operation. It is possible that errors or omissions may have occurred in this process. Please check your material and consult the official codes and supplements to verify completeness and accuracy. Recipient accepts the risk of any error or omission.