by WFIS | Feb 11, 2025 | Boarding School licensing, Education News, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News
The 2023 legislation placing Washington’s boarding schools under the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) remains problematic. While DCYF officials cite the potential for student mistreatment, there have been no documented incidents at state-approved...
by WFIS | Nov 21, 2024 | Boarding School licensing, DCYF, early learning licensing, L&I, The Advocate, WFIS News
Washington State has about a dozen traditional boarding schools that educate local students and offer residential programs to some of its community. These schools are Washington State-approved and inspected by the local health jurisdiction (LHJ). The State Board of...