As used in RCW 28A.210.180 through 28A.210.250, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

     (1) "Superintendent" means the superintendent of public instruction of public schools in the state, or the superintendent's designee.

     (2) "Pupil" means a student enrolled in the public school system in the state.

     (3) "Scoliosis" includes idiopathic scoliosis and kyphosis.

     (4) "Screening" means an examination to be performed for the purpose of detecting the condition known as scoliosis.

     (5) "Public schools" means the common schools referred to in Article IX of the state Constitution and those schools and institutions of learning having a curriculum below the college or university level as now or may be established by law and maintained at public expense.

[1991 c 86 § 2; 1990 c 33 § 202; 1985 c 216 § 2; 1979 c 47 § 2. Formerly RCW 28A.31.132.]

NOTES:

     Severability -- 1979 c 47: See note following RCW 28A.210.180.