Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 392-122-423 and 392-122-424, full-day kindergarten program.

     Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 28A.150.290(1).

     Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: WAC 392-122-423 and 392-122-424 require updating to address the following:

•	Update the eligibility determination for schools to qualify for state funded full-day kindergarten programs.
•	Update the funding process for state funded full-day kindergarten programs.

     Process for Developing New Rule: Early solicitation of public comments and recommendations respecting new, amended, or repealed rules, and consideration of the comments and recommendations in the course of drafting rules.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 contacting Becky McLean, OSPI Enrollment Supervisor, Old Capitol Building, P.O. Box 47200, Olympia, WA, (360) 725-6306.

January 29, 2013

Randy Dorn

Superintendent of

Public Instruction