PDFWAC 181-80-002

Authority.

As provided for in RCW 28A.410.210, 28A.660.020, and 28A.660.035, the Washington professional educator standards board establishes policies and requirements for the preparation and certification of educators, including establishing policies for the approval of nontraditional preparation program providers, providing oversight and accountability related to the quality and effectiveness of these programs, and constructing rules that address the competitive grant process and program design. The professional educator standards board will accept proposals for educator preparation programs from community college and nonhigher education providers as described in RCW 28A.410.290. The professional educator standards board has the authority to implement the articulated pathway for teacher preparation and certification as described in RCW 28A.410.292.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.410.220. WSR 19-05-010, § 181-80-002, filed 2/7/19, effective 3/10/19.]