Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) is considering revising chapter 392-153 WAC to conform it with ESHB 1481 (2017). ESHB 1481 requires OSPI and the department of licensing (DOL) to develop a core curriculum to be followed by school districts, private schools, and commercial driving schools. DOL, in consultation with OSPI, must develop and administer a certification process. In addition, technical changes may be made to reorganize and streamline the chapter.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: OSPI will collaborate with DOL for this rule making.

Process for Developing New Rule: Early solicitation of public comments and recommendations respecting new, amended, or repealed rules, and consideration of the comments and recommendations in the course of drafting rules.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Glenn Gorton, Director, OSPI, Student Transportation and Traffic Safety Education, P.O. Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504-7200, phone 360-725-6121, TTY 360-664-3631, email glenn.gorton@k12.wa.us, web site k12.wa.us/trafficSafety; or Patti Enbody, Program Supervisor, OSPI, Student Transportation and Traffic Safety Education, P.O. Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504-7200, phone 360-725-6122, TTY 360-664-3631, email patti.enbody@k12.wa.us, web site k12.wa.us/trafficSafety.