The school year shall begin on the first day of September and end with the last day of August: PROVIDED, That any school district may elect to commence the minimum annual school term as required under RCW 28A.150.220 in the month of August of any calendar year and in such case the operation of a school district for such period in August shall be credited by the superintendent of public instruction to the succeeding school year for the purpose of the allocation and distribution of state funds for the support of such school district.
[1990 c 33 § 101; 1982 c 158 § 5; 1977 ex.s. c 286 § 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 118 § 22; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.01.020. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 262 § 4; RRS § 4688; prior: 1897 c 118 § 67; 1890 p 373 § 49. Formerly RCW 28A.01.020, 28.01.020.]
Notes: Severability -- 1982 c 158: See note following RCW 28A.150.220.
Severability -- 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 118: See note following RCW 28A.505.010.