K-20 network — Oversight — Coordination of telecommunications planning.
RCW 43.105.825
in effect(1) In overseeing the technical aspects of the K-20 network, the board is not intended to duplicate the statutory responsibilities of the student achievement council, the superintendent of public instruction, the board, the state librarian, or the governing boards of the institutions of higher education. (2) The board may not interfere in any curriculum or legally offered programming offered over the network. (3) The responsibility to review and approve standards and common specifications for the network remains the responsibility of the board. (4) The coordination of telecommunications planning for the common schools remains the responsibility of the superintendent of public instruction. The board may recommend, but not require, revisions to the superintendent's telecommunications plans.
(1) In overseeing the technical aspects of the K-20 network, the board is not intended to duplicate the statutory responsibilities of the student achievement council, the superintendent of public instruction, the board, the state librarian, or the governing boards of the institutions of higher education.
(2) The board may not interfere in any curriculum or legally offered programming offered over the network.
(3) The responsibility to review and approve standards and common specifications for the network remains the responsibility of the board.
(4) The coordination of telecommunications planning for the common schools remains the responsibility of the superintendent of public instruction. The board may recommend, but not require, revisions to the superintendent's telecommunications plans.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=43.105&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026