WSR 24-01-117

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

SUPERINTENDENT OF

PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

[Filed December 19, 2023, 11:12 a.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: College in the high school, chapter 392-725 WAC.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28A.600.287.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) is considering rule making concerning college in the high school in alignment with 2SSB 5048 (2023) and additional changes to the chapter as needed.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: In accordance with RCW 28A.600.287, OSPI will work with the state board for community and technical colleges, the Washington student achievement council, and the public baccalaureate institutions in developing and adopting these rules. The Association of Washington School Principals will also be consulted during the rules development process.

Process for Developing New Rule: Early solicitation of feedback and recommendations concerning new or amended rules, and consideration of comments and recommendations in the course of drafting rule language.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Tim McClain, Dual Credit Program Supervisor, OSPI, P.O. Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504, TTY 360-664-3631, email tim.mcclain@k12.wa.us, website ospi.k12.wa.us.

December 19, 2023

Chris P. S. Reykdal

State Superintendent of Public Instruction