International Student Exchange

Policy No. 3142  

Students  

Montesano School District No. 66  

International Student Exchange  

The board recognizes the value of cultural and academic exchanges. Such experiences provide  international exchange students with a balanced understanding of our country and provide U.S.  students with a broad world perspective.  

Students visiting our state for a short stay (B-2 visa), such as a vacation or visit with friends or  family, may not enroll in school in the district. However, with prior written permission from the  school, these students may visit classrooms and attend school-sponsored events.  

International exchange students who come to the U.S. for a long-term visit (J-1 or F-1 visas) with  the intention of attending school may register to attend school in the district through a recognized  international exchange program or through the sponsorship of a school.  

The district will admit such international exchange students when admission does not adversely  impact the instructional program of the district.  

The superintendent is directed to develop procedures including but not limited to the number of  international exchange students the district will admit, selection of international exchange  organizations, timing of placement process, district expectations of international exchange  organizations, school expectations for international exchange students, school responsibilities  and provisions for international exchange students with F-1 visas.  

Legal Reference: Chapter 19.166 RCW International Student Exchange RCW 28A.300.240 International Student Exchange  

Management Resources:  

Policy News, June 2009 International Student Exchange Program  Requirements  

School District Name: Montesano  

Revised: 6.09; 12.11  

Classification: Discretionary