Waivers of state requirements — Interstate reciprocity agreements for online education.
RCW 28B.85.250
in effectThe council may utilize its authority to waive state requirements for institutions participating in interstate reciprocity agreements for online or distance education if: (1) Such waivers are consistent with federal regulations and requirements for state authorization pursuant to 34 C.F.R. Sec. 600.2 and 600.9, including preserving Washington's authorization to administer federal financial aid programs; and (2) The council finds that the institutions' authorizations are consistent with the council's policies for protection of Washington resident student consumers.
The council may utilize its authority to waive state requirements for institutions participating in interstate reciprocity agreements for online or distance education if:
(1) Such waivers are consistent with federal regulations and requirements for state authorization pursuant to 34 C.F.R. Sec. 600.2 and 600.9, including preserving Washington's authorization to administer federal financial aid programs; and
(2) The council finds that the institutions' authorizations are consistent with the council's policies for protection of Washington resident student consumers.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.85&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026