Original Notice.

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 01-05-124.

Title of Rule: WAC 180-51-060 Minimum subject area for high school graduation.

Purpose: To amend "occupational education" definition.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 28A.230.090.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation and Enforcement: Larry Davis, State Board of Education, Olympia, (360) 753-6715.

Name of Proponent: State Board of Education.

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

Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: WAC 180-51-060 Minimum subject areas for high school graduation, definition of "occupational education" amended to include demonstrating competency of skills under student learning goal four.

Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Language change in definition, see above.

No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Not applicable.

RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption. Not applicable.

Hearing Location: Fife School District Administration Building, 5802 20th Street East, Tacoma, WA 98424-2000, on June 15, 2001, at 8:30 a.m.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Laura Moore by June 1, 2001, TDD (360) 664-3631, or (360) 753-6715.

Submit Written Comments to: Rules Coordinator, State Board of Education, P.O. Box 47206, Olympia, WA 98504-7206, fax (360) 586-2357, by June 1, 2001.

Date of Intended Adoption: June 15, 2001.

May 1, 2001

Larry Davis

Executive Director

OTS-4560.2

AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 00-19-108, filed 9/20/00, effective 10/21/00)

WAC 180-51-060   Minimum subject areas for high school graduation.   (1) The minimum subject areas and credits therein shall be:

SUBJECT		CREDIT
English			3
Mathematics			2
Science*			2
Social Studies			2 1/2
United States History and Government	(1)
Washington State History and Government	(1/2)**
Contemporary World History, Geography, and Problems	(1)**
Occupational Education***			1
Physical Education			2
Restricted Elective	****		1
*At least one credit of the two science credits shall be in a laboratory science.
**See WAC 180-51-075 for equivalencies.
***"Occupational education" means credits resulting from a series of learning experiences designed to assist the student to acquire and demonstrate competency of skills under student learning goal ((three, student learning goal four, and the vocational-technical education program approval standards adopted by the superintendent of public instruction and which skills are required for success in current and emerging occupations)) four and which skills are required for success in current and emerging occupations. At a minimum, these competencies shall align with the definition of an exploratory course as proposed or adopted in the career and technical education program standards of the superintendent of public instruction.
****This one credit requirement must be selected from visual or performing arts or any of the subject areas listed above.
Electives			5 1/2
Total			19

(2) The minimum elective credits shall be met by additional courses in the required subject areas, by specific local district requirements, or by any course offered pursuant to WAC 180-50-115.

(3) In accordance with WAC 180-51-035, this section shall expire on June 30, 2014, for those students who begin the equivalent of a four-year high school program prior to July 1, 2004.

(4) The state board of education and superintendent of public instruction are not authorized by law to issue a high school diploma.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.230.090. 00-19-108, 180-51-060, filed 9/20/00, effective 10/21/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.05.062 and 28A.05.064. 88-01-109 (Order 18-87), 180-51-060, filed 12/22/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.05.060. 85-12-041 (Order 12-85), 180-51-060, filed 6/5/85. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.05 RCW. 84-11-049 (Order 7-84), 180-51-060, filed 5/17/84.]

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