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Schools are places or systems for learning or education and may be physical locations composed of a building or a campus that includes multiple buildings. Schools may also be virtual or online institutions that offer educational experiences and degrees. Schools are usually physical locations for children in grades 1-12, as well as kindergarten and pre-kindergarten (pre-K) classes.

In Washington State, schools are regulated by the Washington State Board of Education and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). These institutions ensure that schools meet the necessary educational standards and requirements. Schools in Washington provide education from kindergarten through 12th grade, and the state mandates that all children between the ages of 8 and 18 attend school, with certain exceptions allowed for private education, home-based instruction, or equivalency courses. Washington also has regulations for the operation of virtual or online schools, which must be approved by the OSPI and adhere to state educational standards. Pre-kindergarten (pre-K) programs are available, though not mandated by the state. However, the state does fund the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) for low-income families, which is a comprehensive preschool program that prepares children for kindergarten.

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