WSR 24-13-072

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

EVERETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

[Filed June 14, 2024, 1:19 p.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Everett Community College (EvCC) is planning to amend chapter 132E-122 WAC (WAC 132E-122-010 through 132E-122-490) Student rights and responsibilities, and any related rules as may be required.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 34.05 RCW and RCW 28B.50.140.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: EvCC is considering amending rules to reflect changes in college policy, state and federal law related to student conduct, technology, business processes, expectations of students, expectations for students, and language. If applicable, these amendments will make additional changes required to improve clarity, update policy, or better align rule language with state and federal law or regulations.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: Not applicable.

Process for Developing New Rule: At a later date, EvCC will file a proposal with the office of the code reviser with a notice of proposed rule making. A copy of the proposal will be sent to anyone who requests a copy. Proposed changes will be presented to the college community and a public hearing will be held.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Joshua R. Ernst, 2000 Tower Street, Everett, WA 98201, phone 425-388-9131, fax 425-388-9228, email jernst@everettcc.edu, website www.everettcc.edu.

June 14, 2024

Joshua R. Ernst

Vice President

Human Resources and Compliance