Section 392-501-715. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Challenged schools in need of improvement" are the lowest-achieving schools within the state. Challenged schools in need of improvement include priority schools and focus schools.

(2) "Schools" are the public schools of the state, including schools that are eligible to use Title I funds for school wide programs, schools that participate in Title I by using Title I funds for school wide programs, schools that are not eligible to use Title I funds, and charter schools.

(3) "Title I" is Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended.

(4) "Washington achievement index" is a system developed by the state board of education pursuant to RCW 28A.657.110 to identify schools and school districts for recognition, continuous improvement, and for additional state support. The Washington achievement index includes an "all students group" category, a "targeted subgroups" category and student subgroup categories including American Indian, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, White, two or more races, low income, students with disabilities, English language learners.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.657.020. WSR 14-06-011, § 392-501-715, filed 2/20/14, effective 3/23/14.]

RCW 28A.657.020. WSR 14-06-011, § 392-501-715, filed 2/20/14, effective 3/23/14.