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Chapter 495B-121 WAC

Last Update: 12/9/21

STUDENT CONDUCT CODE

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WAC Sections
495B-121-230	Authority.
495B-121-235	Statement of jurisdiction.
495B-121-240	Statement of purpose.
495B-121-245	Definitions.
495B-121-250	General policies.
495B-121-255	Student responsibilities.
495B-121-260	Statement of student rights.
495B-121-265	Prohibited student conduct.
495B-121-270	Disciplinary sanctions.
495B-121-275	Disciplinary sanctions terms and conditions.
495B-121-280	Initiation of disciplinary action.
495B-121-285	Appeal from disciplinary action.
495B-121-290	Brief adjudicative proceedings authorized.
495B-121-295	Brief adjudicative proceedings—Initial hearing.
495B-121-300	Brief adjudicative proceedings—Review of an initial decision.
495B-121-305	Brief adjudicative proceedings—Agency record.
495B-121-310	Student conduct committee.
495B-121-315	Student conduct committee—Procedure and evidence.
495B-121-320	Student conduct committee hearing procedures.
495B-121-325	Student conduct committee—Initial decision.
495B-121-330	Appeal from student conduct committee initial decision.
495B-121-335	Summary suspension.
495B-121-340	Readmission after dismissal.
495B-121-345	Review of rules.
SUPPLEMENTAL TITLE IX STUDENT CONDUCT PROCEDURES
495B-121-350	Order of precedence.
495B-121-355	Prohibited conduct under Title IX.
495B-121-360	Title IX jurisdiction.
495B-121-365	Initiation of discipline.
495B-121-370	Prehearing procedure.
495B-121-375	Rights of parties.
495B-121-380	Evidence.
495B-121-385	Initial order.
495B-121-390	Appeals.

DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE


495B-121-010	Definitions. [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-121-020	Authority. [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-121-030	Statement 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-121-040	Prohibited 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-121-050	Disciplinary 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-121-060	Statement 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-121-065	Statement 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-121-070	Initiation 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-121-080	Appeal 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-121-090	Brief 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-121-100	Brief 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-121-110	Student 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-121-120	Student 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-121-125	Student 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-121-130	Student 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-121-135	Appeal 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-121-140	Summary 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-121-150	Supplemental 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-121-160	Supplemental 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-121-170	Supplemental 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-121-180	Supplemental 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-121-190	Brief 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-121-200	Brief 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.