BILL REQ. #: H-4816.1
State of Washington | 58th Legislature | 2004 Regular Session |
READ FIRST TIME 02/06/04.
AN ACT Relating to off-campus disruptive behavior of higher education students; and adding a new section to chapter 28B.10 RCW.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1 A new section is added to chapter 28B.10 RCW
to read as follows:
The governing board of each institution of higher education is
authorized to adopt a student code of conduct that applies while
students are on campus and in campus neighborhoods, businesses, and
public places that are proximate to the campus of the institution. The
provisions in the code may not violate the civil rights of students as
protected by the Constitution of the United States or the state of
Washington. The code must provide due process procedures and rights
for students who have been accused of misconduct. The governing board
may adopt the code only after consultation with student
representatives.