Washington Bans Unlicensed Boarding Schools | Seattle News

Washington just made a big move for student safety: residential private schools now must get licensed by DCYF, starting July 1, to ensure kids are protected from abuse and neglect. No longer is oversight limited to education standards — now living conditions are under the microscope, with DCYF stepping in to enforce health and safety rules. Schools must also cooperate with DCYF in any abuse investigations. While ten schools are currently affected, some may qualify for a waiver if they’re accredited by approved bodies — but those accrediting groups must prove their standards match DCYF’s. The department even ran a pilot program to smooth out the process before launch, showing this isn’t just regulation — it’s a commitment to partnership and student well-being. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea3b39fe9c6b8c4b