Washington legal term
Public school in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Public school” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Public school” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Public school" has the same meaning as in RCW 28A.150.010. (RCW 9.94A.030)
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