Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 392-151 WAC.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 46.61.385.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: More highly reflective and fluorescent colors are available to heighten awareness and provide for safe operation of school patrols (WAC 392-151-010). According to WTSC 1998 report on school zones, a significant amount of vehicles travel at fifteen or more miles per hour above the posted school zone speed during critical times posing a substantial risk to kids. A more visible uniform and flag could help to reduce the risk.

Process for Developing New Rule: Early solicitation of public comments and recommendations respecting new, amended or repealed rules, and consideration of the comments and recommendations in the course of drafting rules.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by sending written comments to Rules Coordinator, Legal Services, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, P.O. Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98504-7200, fax (360) 753-4201, TDD (360) 664-3631. For phone assistance contact Sue Carnahan, Director, (360) 753-0235.

November 13, 2000

Dr. Terry Bergeson

Superintendent of

Public Instruction

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