PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 392-169 WAC.
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: Chapter 392-169 WAC requires updating to address the 1.20 FTE limitation for running start and the provision for colleges to charge tuition when the 1.20 FTE is exceeded.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: WAC 392-169-005 requires joint agreement with office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI), state board of community and technical colleges, and high [higher] education coordinating board. Both boards will be instrumental in developing and reviewing the proposed changes.
Process for Developing New Rule: Early solicitation of public comments and recommendations respecting new, amended, or repealed rules, and consideration of the comments and recommendations in the course of drafting rules.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.
June 21, 2012
Randy Dorn
Superintendent of
Public Instruction