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Proclamation 20-12.1

Higher Education - Fall 2020

Governor Jay Inslee · Washington (State)

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Jurisdiction
Washington
Level
State
Authority
RCW 43.06.220(1)(h); chapters 38.08, 38.52, 43.06 RCW
Issued
2020-06-24 June 24, 2020
Effective
2020-08-01 (conditions for resuming in-person instruction) (read as 2020-08-01)
End
Amended by 20-12.2 (Oct. 20, 2020), 20-12.3 (June 30, 2021), 20-12.4 (July 12, 2021), 20-12.5 (Aug. 27, 2021); series terminated Oct. 31, 2022 (20-12.6) (read as 2020-10-20)
In force
Aug. 1, 2020 to Oct. 20, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3
Limitation types
Gathering capSchools and child careWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • public and private universities, colleges, technical schools, apprenticeship programs and similar schools and programs
Functions reached
  • IN in-person instruction
  • CP campus housing and dining
  • AC athletics and events
  • WF
  • CB
Collection
Washington WA

Operative words

beginning on August 1, 2020, public and private universities, colleges, technical schools, apprenticeship programs, and similar schools and programs may resume general instruction, to include in-person classroom instruction, lectures and similar educational gatherings, only if they implement, follow, and enforce the requirements specified below.... Higher education facilities in counties in Phase 1 or modified Phase 1 may need to implement additional precautions. The local health department shall determine, in consultation with the state health department, if or how the facilities in these counties can operate.

Enforcement

RCW 43.06.220(5) (gross misdemeanor)

Notes

Recites that the prohibitions in Proclamation 20-12 expired April 24, 2020 but campuses remained subject to the Stay Home order; conditions cover campus safety plans, distancing, face coverings, housing and dining.