Washington § 41.04.015 - Public employment — Evidence of educational competence.

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§ 41.04.015. Public employment — Evidence of educational competence.

A Washington high school equivalency certificate as awarded by the Washington state superintendent of public instruction or a high school equivalency certificate as provided in RCW 28B.50.536 shall be accepted in lieu of a high school diploma by the state and any local political subdivision when considering applicants for employment or promotion.
[ 2013 c 39 s 19; 1971 c 43 s 1.]

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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