Washington § 28A.413.040 Minimum employment requirements.

Washington Statutes

§ 28A.413.040 — Minimum employment requirements.

Washington § 28A.413.040

Title 28ACOMMON SCHOOL PROVISIONS

Ch. 28A.413PARAEDUCATORS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 28A.413.040 (2026).

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(1)(a) A person working as a paraeducator for a school district before or during the 2017-18 school year must meet the requirements of subsection (2) of this section by the date of hire for the 2019-20 school year or any subsequent school year.

(b)A person who has not previously worked as a paraeducator for a school district must meet the requirements of subsection (2) of this section by the date of hire for the 2018-19 school year or any subsequent school year.

(2)The minimum employment requirements for paraeducators are as provided in this subsection. A paraeducator must:

(a)Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; and

(b)Meet one of the following requirements:

(i)Have received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the board;

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(1)(a) A person working as a paraeducator for a school district before or during the 2017-18 school year must meet the requirements of subsection (2) of this section by the date of hire for the 2019-20 school year or any subsequent school year.

(b) A person who has not previously worked as a paraeducator for a school district must meet the requirements of subsection (2) of this section by the date of hire for the 2018-19 school year or any subsequent school year.

(2) The minimum employment requirements for paraeducators are as provided in this subsection. A paraeducator must:

(a) Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; and

(b) Meet one of the following requirements:

(i) Have received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the board;

(ii) Hold an associate of arts degree;

(iii) Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education; or

(iv) Have completed a registered apprenticeship program.