As used in this chapter, the term highly capable student shall mean a student who has been assessed to have superior intellectual ability as demonstrated by one or more of the multiple criteria specified in WAC 392-170-040.
These students exhibit high capability in intellectual and/or creative areas, possess an unusual leadership capacity, or excel in specific academic fields, thereby requiring services beyond the basic programs provided by schools. Outstanding abilities are present in students from all cultural groups, across all economic strata, and in all areas of human endeavor.
Wash. Admin. Code § 392-170-035
Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.185 RCW. 98-12-002 (Order 98-07), § 392-170-035, filed 5/20/98, effective 6/20/98. Statutory Authority: Chapter 28A.16 RCW. 84-14-037 (Order 84-20), § 392-170-035, filed 6/28/84.