Chapter 246-370 WAC School Environmental Health and Safety Rule
In 2024, the Washington State Legislature directed the Board of Health (Board) to review existing (chapter 246-366 WAC) and propose new (chapter 246-370 WAC) school environment health and safety rules. They asked the Board to propose updated standards for K-12 schools throughout Washington state. They enacted a proviso to ensure that the 50-year-old standards aligned with our current health and safety concerns for Washington’s students.
We are entering the informal comment period of rulemaking. The Board is accepting feedback from all Washington state residents on the new standards proposed by the technical advisory committee.
The comment period will run through February 9, 2025.
To review the language, a comparison of existing and proposed rules, and the rule history, go to WAC 246-370 Language for Public Comment.
To provide feedback, go to the School Environmental Health and Safety Rule comment form.
