Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 28A Common School Provisions - Section 28A.600.100 Washington scholars' program -- Purpose

§ 28A.600.100. Washington scholars' program -- Purpose

Each year high schools in the state of Washington graduate a significant number of students who have distinguished themselves through outstanding academic achievement. The purpose of RCW 28A.600.100 through 28A.600.150 is to establish a consistent and uniform program which will recognize and honor the accomplishments of these students; encourage and facilitate privately funded scholarship awards among them; stimulate the recruitment of outstanding students to Washington public and private colleges and universities; and allow educational and legislative leaders, as well as the governor, to reaffirm the importance of educational excellence to the future of this state.

[1990 c 33 § 499; 1985 c 341 § 14; 1981 c 54 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.58.820.]

Notes:
     Severability -- 1981 c 54: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [1981 c 54 § 10.]

State honors awards program: RCW 28A.600.050 through 28A.600.080.

Waiver of tuition and fees for recipients of the Washington scholars award: RCW 28B.15.543. Sections:  Previous  28A.600.035  28A.600.040  28A.600.045  28A.600.050  28A.600.060  28A.600.070  28A.600.080  28A.600.100  28A.600.110  28A.600.120  28A.600.130  28A.600.140  28A.600.150  28A.600.160  28A.600.200  Next

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