Washington Administrative Code
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Chapter 495B-121 WAC
Last Update: 12/9/21

STUDENT CONDUCT CODE
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WAC Sections
495B-121-230Authority.
495B-121-235Statement of jurisdiction.
495B-121-240Statement of purpose.
495B-121-245Definitions.
495B-121-250General policies.
495B-121-255Student responsibilities.
495B-121-260Statement of student rights.
495B-121-265Prohibited student conduct.
495B-121-270Disciplinary sanctions.
495B-121-275Disciplinary sanctions terms and conditions.
495B-121-280Initiation of disciplinary action.
495B-121-285Appeal from disciplinary action.
495B-121-290Brief adjudicative proceedings authorized.
495B-121-295Brief adjudicative proceedings—Initial hearing.
495B-121-300Brief adjudicative proceedings—Review of an initial decision.
495B-121-305Brief adjudicative proceedings—Agency record.
495B-121-310Student conduct committee.
495B-121-315Student conduct committee—Procedure and evidence.
495B-121-320Student conduct committee hearing procedures.
495B-121-325Student conduct committee—Initial decision.
495B-121-330Appeal from student conduct committee initial decision.
495B-121-335Summary suspension.
495B-121-340Readmission after dismissal.
495B-121-345Review of rules.
SUPPLEMENTAL TITLE IX STUDENT CONDUCT PROCEDURES
495B-121-350Order of precedence.
495B-121-355Prohibited conduct under Title IX.
495B-121-360Title IX jurisdiction.
495B-121-365Initiation of discipline.
495B-121-370Prehearing procedure.
495B-121-375Rights of parties.
495B-121-380Evidence.
495B-121-385Initial order.
495B-121-390Appeals.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
495B-121-010Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-010, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Amended and recodified by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130. Recodified as § 495B-121-245.
495B-121-020Authority. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-020, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Amended and recodified by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130. Recodified as § 495B-121-230.
495B-121-030Statement of student rights. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-030, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Recodified by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130. Recodified as § 495B-121-260.
495B-121-040Prohibited student conduct. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-040, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Amended and recodified by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130. Recodified as § 495B-121-265.
495B-121-050Disciplinary sanctions terms and conditions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-050, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Amended and recodified by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130. Recodified as § 495B-121-275.
495B-121-060Statement of jurisdiction. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-060, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Amended and recodified by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130. Recodified as § 495B-121-235.
495B-121-065Statement of purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-065, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Amended and recodified by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130. Recodified as § 495B-121-240.
495B-121-070Initiation of disciplinary action. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-070, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Amended and recodified by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130. Recodified as § 495B-121-280.
495B-121-080Appeal from disciplinary action. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-080, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Amended and recodified by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130. Recodified as § 495B-121-285.
495B-121-090Brief adjudicative proceedings—Initial hearing. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-090, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Amended and recodified by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130. Recodified as § 495B-121-295.
495B-121-100Brief adjudicative proceedings—Review of an initial decision. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-100, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Amended and recodified by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130. Recodified as § 495B-121-300.
495B-121-110Student conduct committee. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-110, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Amended and recodified by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130. Recodified as § 495B-121-310.
495B-121-120Student conduct committee—Procedure and evidence. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-120, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Amended and recodified by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130. Recodified as § 495B-121-315.
495B-121-125Student conduct committee hearing procedures. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-125, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Amended and recodified by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130. Recodified as § 495B-121-320.
495B-121-130Student conduct committee—Initial decision. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-130, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Amended and recodified by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130. Recodified as § 495B-121-325.
495B-121-135Appeal from student conduct committee initial decision. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-135, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Amended and recodified by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130. Recodified as § 495B-121-330.
495B-121-140Summary suspension. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-140, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Amended and recodified by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130. Recodified as § 495B-121-335.
495B-121-150Supplemental sexual misconduct—Procedures. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-150, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Repealed by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130.
495B-121-160Supplemental sexual misconduct—Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-160, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Repealed by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130.
495B-121-170Supplemental complaint process. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-170, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Repealed by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130.
495B-121-180Supplemental appeal rights. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-180, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Repealed by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130.
495B-121-190Brief adjudicative proceedings authorized. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-190, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Repealed by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130.
495B-121-200Brief adjudicative proceedings—Agency record. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.130. WSR 16-08-029, § 495B-121-200, filed 3/30/16, effective 4/30/16.] Repealed by WSR 21-07-085, filed 3/18/21, effective 4/18/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter 34.05 RCW; and RCW 28B.50.140(13); 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; RCW 28B.50.130.