WAC 148-120-015   Student rights.  (1) Each student is guaranteed the following rights, within the limitations of statutory law and school policy which are deemed necessary to achieve the school's educational goals:

     (a) Students possess the right to a learning environment which is free from unlawful discrimination, inappropriate and disrespectful conduct, and sexual harassment.

     (b) Students possess the rights, guaranteed under the Constitution, to freedom of expression, free inquiry, and peaceful assembly upon and within school facilities that are generally open and available to the public.

     (c) Students possess the rights, guaranteed under the Constitution, to the free exercise of religion and to have their school free from sectarian control or influence, subject to reasonable limitations upon the time, place, and manner of exercising such right.

     (d) Students possess the constitutional right to be secure in their persons, quarters, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures, subject to limitations set forth in RCW 28A.600.210 through 28A.600.240 as now or hereafter amended.

     (e) Students have the right to be free from unlawful interference in their pursuit of an education while enrolled at the Washington school for the deaf.

     (f) Students shall not be deprived of the right to an equal educational opportunity in whole or in part by the Washington school for the deaf without due process including:

     (i) Notice to the accused student of the nature of the charges and the proposed disciplinary action; and

     (ii) The opportunity to request a hearing as set forth in this chapter.

     (2) The foregoing enumeration of rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage other rights guaranteed in the Constitution and the laws of the state of Washington.

     (3) The school shall publish and make available to all students and parents, on an annual basis, written rules which state with reasonable clarity the types of misconduct for which disciplinary action may be imposed.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.40.022. 94-13-058, § 148-120-015, filed 6/8/94, effective 7/9/94.]