Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 97-21-012.

Title of Rule: Interdistrict instructional program arrangements; interdistrict joint program offerings; etc.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 28B.50 RCW.

Statute Being Implemented: Updating WACs in accordance with Executive Order 97-02 (regulatory reform).

Summary: See Title of Rule above.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Anna Sue McNeil, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 319 7th Avenue, Olympia, WA, (360) 753-3676; and Enforcement: Howard Fischer, Senior Assistant Attorney General, Education Division, (360) 586-2789.

Name of Proponent: State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, governmental.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: See Title of Rule above.

Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Minor changes to reflect current practice.

No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW.

RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption.

Hearing Location: Yakima Valley College, 16th and Nob Hill, Yakima, Washington, on June 18, 1998, at 10 a.m.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact C. Krueger, FAX (360) 586-6440, by June 1, 1998.

Submit Written Comments to: C. Krueger, P.O. Box 42495, Olympia, WA, FAX (360) 586-6440, by June 1, 1998.

Date of Intended Adoption: June 18, 1998.

May 6, 1998

Claire C. Krueger

Executive Assistant and

Agency Rules Coordinator

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 112, Resolution No. 86-45, filed 10/30/86)

WAC 131-32-030  Interdistrict instructional program arrangements. (1) When circumstances warrant, two or more community and technical college districts may agree to allow one district to offer courses, special events, or other community service activities within the service area of the other district.

(2) Arrangements for interdistrict course(s) or program(s) offerings shall be formalized through written agreements between the cooperating college districts.

(3) A copy of the written agreement shall be filed with the office of the director for community ((college education)) and technical colleges.

(4) The college district providing the service shall maintain general administrative jurisdiction over the course(s) or program(s), including fees and other charges, instructor selection and remuneration, fiscal control and accounting, and enrollment reporting.

(5) Public announcements regarding such course(s) or program(s) shall describe the cooperative nature of the venture.

(6) In the event of a dispute related to interdistrict program arrangements and when in the judgment of the state board there are compelling reasons for intervention, the state board will make a final determination in the matter pursuant to authority granted in RCW 28B.50.090(11).

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.090(11) and 28B.50.060. 86-22-028 (Order 112, Resolution No. 86-45), § 131-32-030, filed 10/30/86.]

AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 112, Resolution No. 86-45, filed 10/30/86)

WAC 131-32-035  Interdistrict joint program offerings. (1) Two or more community and technical college districts may enter into agreements to offer jointly courses, programs or other community service activities.

(2) Agreements covering joint offerings shall specify, in addition to the items required by chapter 39.34 RCW, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, procedures for instructor selection and remuneration, the basis for assessing fees and other charges, admissions, and registration policies, and the method by which enrollment will be reported.

(3) A copy of the written agreement shall be filed with the office of the director for community ((college education)) and technical colleges.

(4) Public announcements regarding such programs shall describe the cooperative nature of the venture.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.090(11) and 28B.50.060. 86-22-028 (Order 112, Resolution No. 86-45), § 131-32-035, filed 10/30/86.]