As used in this chapter, "preschool children" means children who are:
(1) Below the age and grade level at which the state provides free public education; and
(2) Of the age or grade level at which they can benefit from an organized educational program provided in a school or instructional setting: Provided, That such children shall not be younger than three years of age.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
28A.300.070. WSR 93-21-088 (Order 93-17), § 392-164-165, filed 10/20/93, effective 11/20/93. Statutory Authority: RCW
28A.02.100. WSR 88-13-089 (Order 88-16), § 392-164-165, filed 6/20/88.]