WAC 180-72-050   Adult education defined.  For the purpose of this chapter "adult education" shall be defined as set forth in RCW 28B.50.030 which provides as follows: "Adult education" shall mean all education or instruction, including academic, vocational education or training, basic skills and literacy training, and "occupational education" (chapter 180-51 WAC) provided by public educational institutions and community-based organizations, including common school districts for persons who are eighteen years of age and over or who hold a high school diploma or certificate: However, "adult education" shall not include academic education or instruction for persons under twenty-one years of age who do not hold a high school degree or diploma and who are attending a public high school for the sole purpose of obtaining a high school diploma or certificate: Nor shall "adult education" include education or instruction provided by any four year public institution of higher education.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.305 RCW, RCW 28A.150.220, 28A.230.090, 28A.310.020, 28A.210.160, and 28A.195.040. 10-23-104, § 180-72-050, filed 11/16/10, effective 12/17/10. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.230 RCW and RCW 28B.50.915. 04-20-093, § 180-72-050, filed 10/5/04, effective 11/5/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.915. 93-22-007, § 180-72-050, filed 10/21/93, effective 11/21/93; Order 5-70, § 180-72-050, filed 4/28/70.]