Conduct that harms, attempts to harm, or threatens the health or safety of any member of the Western community by any means (e.g., in person, through a third party, online) is a violation of the code. This includes, but is not limited to:
(1) Physical assault.
(2) Any threat stated or implied, to the health, safety or well-being of others.
(3) Any contact or communication of a threatening nature that intimidates, harasses, and would cause a reasonable person similarly situated to fear for their safety or well-being.
(4) Intoxication or impairment through the use of alcohol or other substances to the point that a student is unable to exercise care for their own safety or well-being.
(5) Sexual violence including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking or any other type of sexual misconduct or gender-based discrimination.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
28B.35.120(12). WSR 24-21-105, s 516-21-060, filed 10/18/24, effective 11/18/24. Statutory Authority: RCW
28B.35.120(12) and 20 U.S.C. 1681-1688. WSR 22-01-075, § 516-21-060, filed 12/10/21, effective 12/11/21. Statutory Authority: RCW
28B.35.120, chapter
34.05 RCW, and 20 U.S.C. 1681-1688. WSR 17-05-100, § 516-21-060, filed 2/15/17, effective 3/18/17. Statutory Authority: RCW
28B.35.120(12) and 20 U.S.C. 1681-1688. WSR 12-01-021, § 516-21-060, filed 12/9/11, effective 1/9/12.]