As described in RCW
28A.165.057, two application periods exist:
(1) The first timeline applies immediately and continues through the later of:
(a) The expiration or termination of Proclamation 20-05, and any subsequent orders extending or amending the proclamation, declaring a state of emergency on February 29, 2020, for all counties in Washington due to COVID-19; or September 1, 2025, whichever is later.
(b) During the first timeline described in subsection (1)(a) of this section, school districts must budget and expend the appropriations for the learning assistance program, under RCW
28A.165.005 through
28A.165.065, to identify students who are not meeting academic standards and address their academic and nonacademic needs resulting from and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
(c) During the first timeline described in subsection (1)(a) of this section, school districts are encouraged to budget and expend the appropriations for the learning assistance program, under RCW
28A.165.005 through
28A.165.065, using the framework of the Washington integrated student supports protocol, established under RCW
28A.300.139.
(2) The second timeline applies after the first timeline expires as described in subsection (1)(a) of this section. During the second timeline, school districts must budget and expend the appropriations for the learning assistance program, under RCW
28A.165.005 through
28A.165.065, using the framework of the Washington integrated student supports protocol, established under RCW
28A.300.139.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
28A.165.075. WSR 22-14-036, § 392-162-016, filed 6/27/22, effective 7/28/22.]