Section 250-77-040 - Use of waiver generated fundsFunds generated by this program may be used only to attain or maintain gender equity in intercollegiate athletics.
(1) For any institution having an underrepresented gender in its athletic program, (a) All funds generated by this program shall be expended to enhance the intercollegiate athletic program for the underrepresented gender, and(b) Any difference between genders in overall expenditures, exclusive of the waiver amount, shall not exceed the 1989-90 difference.(2) For any institution not having an underrepresented gender in its athletic program, all funds generated by this program must be expended in such a way that gender equity is maintained.(3) Funds generated by waivers under this section may be used for expanding the program to additional intercollegiate sports and/or for enhancing the services, equipment, and coaching in existing sports.(4) Funds generated by waivers under this section may be used for both operating and capital expenses, provided that they are not used for debt service, and provided further that, if there is an underrepresented gender in its intercollegiate athletics program, the institution is able to demonstrate that the funds were used solely to enhance or expand the intercollegiate athletic program for the underrepresented gender.Wash. Admin. Code § 250-77-040
Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.15.460 and [28B.15].465. 91-12-005, § 250-77-040, filed 5/28/91, effective 6/28/91.