1. (1) A parent or guardian must certify a minor's nonenrolled status if the minor is:

   1. (a) Living with a parent or legal guardian;
   2. (b) No longer enrolled in school; and
   3. (c) Has not obtained a certificate of educational competence according to RCW 28A.305.190 or is not enrolled in a bona fide college program.

2. (2) If a minor is living independently of a parent or legal guardian and is not enrolled in school, the minor must:

   1. (a) Certify that they are living independently of a parent or guardian;
   2. (b) Certify their nonenrolled status;
   3. (c) Provide the name and location of the last school attended; and
   4. (d) Provide the name and address or telephone number of an adult emergency contact other than the minor's employer. This contact person must certify that the minor is living independently of a parent or legal guardian.

3. (3) If a minor is living independently and is enrolled in school, the minor must:

   1. (a) Certify that they are living independently of a parent or guardian; and
   2. (b) Provide the name and address or telephone number of an adult emergency contact other than the minor's employer. This contact person must certify that the minor is living independently of a parent or legal guardian.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.12.121 and 49.30.060. WSR 26-11-048 (Order 25-21), s 296-122-070, filed 5/19/26, effective 7/1/26.]