The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) has rulemaking authority for preparation, certification, continuing education, and assignment for Washington state certificated educators under Chapter 28A.410 RCW. Rules developed by PESB can be found in Title 181 WAC. Questions regarding these rules can be directed to PESB rules coordinator Maren Johnson.
The Paraeducator Board has rulemaking authority for paraeducator minimum employment requirements, standards of practice, certificate program, and career ladder under Chapter 28A.413 RCW. Rules developed by the Paraeducator Board can be found in Title 179 WAC. Questions regarding these rules can be directed to Paraeducator Board rules coordinator Jack Busbee.
Please see guidance on submitting public comment for PESB or Paraeducator Board rules. Rules are heard at upcoming PESB and Paraeducator Board meetings.
Information on rulemaking is available through the Office of the Code Reviser.
Current Rulemaking Activity
CR-103P Permanently adopted rules
CR-102 Proposed rulemaking. Public hearing scheduled.
Locations, times, and dates of public hearings can be found in agendas for upcoming board meetings.
