Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 28C Vocational Education - Chapter 28C.10 Private Vocational Schools
- 28C.10.010 Intent
It is the intent of this chapter to protect against practices by private vocational schools which are false, deceptive, misleading, or unfair, and to help ...
- 28C.10.020 Definitions
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Agency" means the workforce training and education coordinating board. ...
- 28C.10.030 Application of chapter
This chapter does not apply to: (1) Bona fide trade, business, professional, or fraternal organizations sponsoring educational programs primarily for that organization's membership or offered ...
- 28C.10.040 Agency's duties -- Rules -- Investigations -- Interagency agreements about degree and nondegree programs
The agency: (1) Shall maintain a list of private vocational schools licensed under this chapter; (2) Shall adopt rules in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW ...
- 28C.10.050 Minimum standards -- Denial of application for licensure -- Determination that school or program is at risk of closure or termination
(1) The agency shall adopt by rule minimum standards for entities operating private vocational schools. The minimum standards shall include, but not be limited to, ...
- 28C.10.060 Licenses -- Requirements -- Renewal
Any entity desiring to operate a private vocational school shall apply for a license to the agency on a form provided by the agency. The ...
- 28C.10.070 Fees
The agency shall establish fees by rule at a level necessary to approximately recover the staffing costs incurred in administering this chapter. All fees collected ...
- 28C.10.082 Tuition recovery fund -- Created -- State treasurer custodian
The *tuition recovery fund is hereby established in the custody of the state treasurer. The agency shall deposit in the fund all moneys received under ...
- 28C.10.084 Tuition recovery trust fund -- Deposits -- Operation -- Claims
(1) The agency shall establish, maintain, and administer a tuition recovery trust fund. All funds collected for the tuition recovery trust fund are payable to ...
- 28C.10.090 Actions prohibited without license
A private vocational school, whether located in this state or outside of this state, shall not conduct business of any kind, make any offers, advertise ...
- 28C.10.100 Suspension or modification of requirements of chapter
The executive director of the agency may suspend or modify any of the requirements under this chapter in a particular case if the agency finds ...
- 28C.10.110 Unfair business practices
It is an unfair business practice for an entity operating a private vocational school or an agent employed by a private vocational school to: (1) ...
- 28C.10.120 Complaints -- Investigations -- Hearings -- Remedies -- Transition assistance for students
(1) Complaints may be filed under this chapter only by a person claiming loss of tuition or fees as a result of an unfair business ...
- 28C.10.130 Violations -- Civil penalties
Any private vocational school or agent violating RCW 28C.10.060, 28C.10.090, or 28C.10.110 or the applicable agency rules is subject to a civil penalty of not ...
- 28C.10.140 Violations -- Criminal sanctions
Any entity or any owner, officer, agent, or employee of such entity who wilfully violates RCW 28C.10.060 or 28C.10.090 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor ...
- 28C.10.150 Actions resulting in jurisdiction of courts
A private vocational school, whether located in this state or outside of this state, that conducts business of any kind, makes any offers, advertises, solicits, ...
- 28C.10.160 Educational records -- Permanent file -- Protection
If any private vocational school discontinues its operation, the chief administrative officer of the school shall file with the agency the original or legible true ...
- 28C.10.170 Contracts voidable -- When
If a student or prospective student is a resident of this state at the time any contract relating to payment for education or any note, ...
- 28C.10.180 Enforceability of debts -- Authority to offer degree required
A note, instrument, or other evidence of indebtedness or contract relating to payment for education is not enforceable in the courts of this state by ...
- 28C.10.190 Actions to enforce chapter -- Who may bring -- Relief
The attorney general or the prosecuting attorney of any county in which a private vocational school or agent of the school is found may bring ...
- 28C.10.200 Injunctive relief -- Agency may seek
The agency may seek injunctive relief, after giving notice to the affected party, in a court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of this chapter ...
- 28C.10.210 Violation of chapter unfair or deceptive practice under RCW 19.86.020
A violation of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter affects the public interest and is an unfair or deceptive act or practice ...
- 28C.10.220 Remedies and penalties in chapter nonexclusive and cumulative
The remedies and penalties provided for in this chapter are nonexclusive and cumulative and do not affect any other actions or proceedings.[1986 c 299 § ...
- 28C.10.900 Severability -- 1986 c 299
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 ...
- 28C.10.902 Effective date -- 1986 c 299
This act shall take effect July 1, 1986.[1986 c 299 § 31.] ...
Last modified: April 7, 2009