RCW 50.44.037'Institution of higher education' defined.For the purposes of this chapter, the term 'institution of higher education' means an educational institution in this state which:(1) Admits as regular students only individuals having a certificate of graduation from a high school, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate;(2) Is legally authorized within this state to provide a program of education beyond high school;(3) Provides an educational program for which it awards a bachelor's or higher degree, or provides a program which is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree, or offers a program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation; and(4) Is a public or other nonprofit institution.Notwithstanding any of the foregoing subsections, all colleges and universities in this state are 'institutions of higher education'.[ 1977 ex.s. c 292 s 16.]NOTES:Effective dates—1977 ex.s. c 292: See note following RCW 50.04.116.
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