WSR 26-13-082
PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
[Filed June 15, 2026, 9:27 p.m.]
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 180-51 WAC, High school graduation requirements; chapter 180-18 WAC, Waivers for restructuring purposes; and chapter 180-111 WAC, Emergency waiver of certain requirements.
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Revisions based upon the state board of education's (board) periodic reevaluation of the high school graduation requirements, consistent with RCW
28A.230.090; update statutory references; and repeal obsolete sections.
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: Office of superintendent of public instruction.
Process for Developing New Rule: The board is seeking feedback on rule making from partner agencies, educational advocacy organizations, and the public.
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Jacki Verd, 600 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98504, phone 360-425-6025, fax 360-753-6712, email rulescoordinatorSBE@k12.wa.us, website www.sbe.wa.gov; or Alissa Muller, 600 Washington Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98504, phone 360-725-6025, fax 360-753-6712.
June 15, 2026
Dr. Randy Spaulding
Executive Director