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 running start in alignment with 2SHB 1316 (2023). In addition, technical changes to rule sections may be considered.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: In accordance with RCW 28A.600.390, OSPI will work with the state board for community and technical colleges and the student achievement council in developing and adopting the rules.

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; or Becky McLean, Manager, Enrollment Reporting and Categorical Funding, OSPI, P.O. Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504, phone 360-725-6306, TTY 360-664-3631, email becky.mclean@k12.wa.us, website ospi.k12.wa.us.