Current Rule Making Activity
The Commission proposes to create new rules in order to comply with RCW 28A.710.185 and RCW 28A.710.187. The new rules include:
- Formalizing the Commission’s ability to provide technical assistance to public charter schools to support compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement (WSR 26-03-063)
- Establishing clear administrative rules for managing charter contracts, including school closures, relocations, contract amendments, renewals, and oversight, to improve transparency, consistency, and public accountability (WSR 26-18-008)
- Updating the Washington State Charter School Commission’s rules to modernize pronoun usage and clarify existing charter school renewal requirements. (WSR 24-14-010)
View the Charter School Commission’s filings on the Washington State Register.
CR-101 Preproposal Statement of Inquiry
| Filing Date | Washington State Register (WSR) Number |
| June 21, 2024 | WSR 24-14-010 |
| January 16, 2026 | WSR 26-03-063 |
| August 20, 2026 | WSR 26-18-008 |
CR-102 Proposed Rule Making
| Filing/Hearing Date | Washington State Register (WSR) Number |
| – | – |
CR-103P Rule-Making Order – Permanent Rule Only
| Filing Date | Washington State Register (WSR) Number |
| – | – |
Hearings
| Date Filed & Hearing Date | Notice | Purpose | Resources |
| Filed August 7, 2026
Hearing on August 20, 2026 |
Link | Notice of Public Hearing on Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee | Link |