Renton Technical College, Community College District 27, State of Washington, 3000 NE Fourth Street, Renton, WA, will hold a Public Hearing, as part of the permanent rule-making process, on October 6, 2025, at 2 p.m. Attendees may join in Building C-Room 110 or via Zoom or phone. The purpose of the hearing is to receive comments on proposed rule changes amending Chapter 495E-110 WAC which relate to the Student Conduct Code and Hearing Procedures for Renton Technical College.
On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education released its Final Rule under Title IX. This rule required institutions of higher education to adopt student disciplinary procedures addressing sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment based on gender identity, and Renton Technical College adopted those changes in the permanent rule process on November 30, 2024. On January 9, 2025, a U.S. District Court vacated the Final Rule, requiring Renton Technical College to adopt the previous student conduct and hearing procedures as it pertains to Title IX before the April 19, 2024, changes. In addition, sections of the non-Title IX Student Conduct Code are being updated to distinguish Title IX sexual misconduct and non-Title IX sexual misconduct.
Written notice on the proposed rules may be submitted via email to Matt Wurz, Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Student Services and the Dean of Student Success, at mgwurz@rtc.edu by noon on October 6, 2025. Assistance for persons with disabilities can be requested by contacting Kendra Van Beek at kvanbeek@rtc.edu or (425) 235-7874 by September 9, 2025, by 5 p.m.
You can view the full filing document here to view the changes.
Public Hearing Details:
- Date: October 6, 2025
- Time: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- Location: Technology Resource Center Building C, Room C-110
- Join Zoom Meeting:
- Meeting ID: 891 3222 3860
- Passcode: 297551
- By telephone: +1 253 205 0468 US
- Please contact Matt Wurz at mgwurz@rtc.edu if you have questions.