Intent.
RCW 19.166.010
in effectIt is the intent of the legislature to: (1) Promote the health, safety, and welfare of international student exchange visitors in Washington in accordance with uniform national standards; (2) Promote quality education and living experiences for international student exchange visitors living in Washington; (3) Promote international awareness among Washington residents, by encouraging Washington residents to interact with international student exchange visitors; (4) Encourage public confidence in international student exchange visitor placement organizations operating in Washington; (5) Encourage and assist with compliance with United States information agency regulations and nationally established standards; and (6) Promote the existence and quality of international student visitor exchange programs operating in Washington.
It is the intent of the legislature to:
(1) Promote the health, safety, and welfare of international student exchange visitors in Washington in accordance with uniform national standards;
(2) Promote quality education and living experiences for international student exchange visitors living in Washington;
(3) Promote international awareness among Washington residents, by encouraging Washington residents to interact with international student exchange visitors;
(4) Encourage public confidence in international student exchange visitor placement organizations operating in Washington;
(5) Encourage and assist with compliance with United States information agency regulations and nationally established standards; and
(6) Promote the existence and quality of international student visitor exchange programs operating in Washington.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=19.166&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026