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WA Rev Code § 43.06A.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06A - Office of the Family and Children's Ombuds.|43.06A.100 - Communication with children in custody of department of children, youth, and families or part of a fatality investigation by the department of children, youth, and families—Access to information in possession or control of department of children, youth, and families or state institutions—Limitation on duty of office.

RCW 43.06A.100 Communication with children in custody of department of children, youth, and families or part of a fatality investigation by the department of children, youth, and families—Access to information in possession or control of department of children, youth, and families or state institutions—Limitation on duty of office.(1) The department of children, youth, and families shall:(a) Allow the ombuds or the ombuds's designee to communicate privately with any child in the custody of the department of children, youth, and families, or any child who is part of a near fatality investigation by the department of children, youth, and families, for the purposes of carrying out its duties under this chapter;(b) Permit the ombuds or the ombuds designee physical access to state institutions serving children, and state licensed facilities or residences for the purpose of carrying out its duties under this chapter;(c) Upon the ombuds's request, grant the ombuds or the ombuds's designee the right to access, inspect, and copy all relevant information, records, or documents in the possession or control of the department of children, youth, and families that the ombuds considers necessary in an investigation; and(d) Grant the office of the family and children's ombuds unrestricted online access to the child welfare case management information system and the department of children, youth, and families data information system for the purpose of carrying out its duties under this chapter.(2) For the purposes of this section, "near fatality" means an act that, as certified by a physician, places the child in serious or critical condition.(3) Nothing in this section creates a duty for the office of the family and children's ombuds under RCW 43.06A.030 as related to children in the care of an early learning program described in RCW 43.216.500 through 43.216.550, a licensed child care center, or a licensed child care home.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 810; 2015 c 199 § 2; 2013 c 23 § 80; 2008 c 211 § 3; 1999 c 390 § 5.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025.Conflict with federal requirements—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6: See RCW 43.216.908.Short title—2015 c 199: See note following RCW 43.216.650.
WA Rev Code § 43.06A.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06A - Office of the Family and Children's Ombuds.|43.06A.110 - Child fatality review recommendations—Annual report.

RCW 43.06A.110 Child fatality review recommendations—Annual report.The office of the family and children's ombuds shall issue an annual report to the legislature on the status of the implementation of child fatality review recommendations.[ 2013 c 23 § 81; 2008 c 211 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.06A.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06A - Office of the Family and Children's Ombuds.|43.06A.900 - Construction.

RCW 43.06A.900 Construction.Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to conflict with the duty to report specified in RCW 26.44.030.[ 1998 c 288 § 5.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1998 c 288: See notes following RCW 43.06A.020.
WA Rev Code § 43.06B.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06B - Office of the Education Ombuds.|43.06B.010 - Office created—Purposes—Appointment—Regional education ombuds.

RCW 43.06B.010 Office created—Purposes—Appointment—Regional education ombuds.(1) There is hereby created the office of the education ombuds within the office of the governor for the purposes of providing information to parents, students, and others regarding their rights and responsibilities with respect to the state's public elementary and secondary education system, and advocating on behalf of elementary and secondary students.(2)(a) The governor shall appoint an ombuds who shall be a person of recognized judgment, independence, objectivity, and integrity and shall be qualified by training or experience or both in the following areas:(i) Public education law and policy in this state;(ii) Dispute resolution or problem resolution techniques, including mediation and negotiation; and(iii) Community outreach.(b) The education ombuds may not be an employee of any school district, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, or the state board of education while serving as an education ombuds.(3) Before the appointment of the education ombuds, the governor shall share information regarding the appointment to a six-person legislative committee appointed and comprised as follows:(a) The committee shall consist of three senators and three members of the house of representatives from the legislature.(b) The senate members of the committee shall be appointed by the president of the senate. Two members shall represent the majority caucus and one member the minority caucus.(c) The house of representatives members of the committee shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. Two members shall represent the majority caucus and one member the minority caucus.(4) If sufficient appropriations are provided, the education ombuds shall delegate and certify regional education ombuds. The education ombuds shall ensure that the regional ombuds selected are appropriate to the community in which they serve and hold the same qualifications as in subsection (2)(a) of this section. The education ombuds may not contract with the superintendent of public instruction, or any school, school district, or current employee of a school, school district, or the office of the superintendent of public instruction for the provision of regional ombuds services.[ 2013 c 23 § 82; 2006 c 116 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 43.06B.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06B - Office of the Education Ombuds.|43.06B.020 - Powers and duties.

RCW 43.06B.020 Powers and duties.The education ombuds shall have the following powers and duties:(1) To develop parental involvement materials, including instructional guides developed to inform parents of the essential academic learning requirements required by the superintendent of public instruction. The instructional guides also shall contain actions parents may take to assist their children in meeting the requirements, and should focus on reaching parents who have not previously been involved with their children's education;(2) To provide information to students, parents, and interested members of the public regarding this state's public elementary and secondary education system;(3) To identify obstacles to greater parent and community involvement in school shared decision-making processes and recommend strategies for helping parents and community members to participate effectively in school shared decision-making processes, including understanding and respecting the roles of school building administrators and staff;(4) To identify and recommend strategies for improving the success rates of ethnic and racial student groups and students with disabilities, with disproportionate academic achievement;(5) To refer complainants and others to appropriate resources, agencies, or departments;(6) To facilitate the resolution of complaints made by parents and students with regard to the state's public elementary and secondary education system;(7) To perform such other functions consistent with the purpose of the education ombuds; and(8) To consult with representatives of the following organizations and groups regarding the work of the office of the education ombuds, including but not limited to:(a) The state parent teacher association;(b) Certificated and classified school employees;(c) School and school district administrators;(d) Parents of special education students;(e) Parents of English language learners;(f) The Washington state commission on Hispanic affairs;(g) The Washington state commission on African American affairs;(h) The Washington state commission on Asian Pacific American affairs; and(i) The governor's office of Indian affairs.[ 2013 c 23 § 83; 2008 c 165 § 2; 2006 c 116 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 43.06B.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06B - Office of the Education Ombuds.|43.06B.030 - Liability for good faith performance—Privileged communications.

RCW 43.06B.030 Liability for good faith performance—Privileged communications.(1) Neither the education ombuds nor any regional educational ombuds are liable for good faith performance of responsibilities under this chapter.(2) No discriminatory, disciplinary, or retaliatory action may be taken against any student or employee of any school district, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, or the state board of education, for any communication made, or information given or disclosed, to aid the education ombuds in carrying out his or her duties and responsibilities, unless the same was done without good faith or maliciously. This subsection is not intended to infringe upon the rights of a school district to supervise, discipline, or terminate an employee for other reasons or to discipline a student for other reasons.(3) All communications by the education ombuds or the ombuds's staff or designee, if reasonably related to the education ombuds's duties and responsibilities and done in good faith, are privileged and that privilege shall serve as a defense to any action in libel or slander.[ 2013 c 23 § 84; 2006 c 116 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 43.06B.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06B - Office of the Education Ombuds.|43.06B.040 - Confidentiality.

RCW 43.06B.040 Confidentiality.The education ombuds shall treat all matters, including the identities of students, complainants, and individuals from whom information is acquired, as confidential, except as necessary to enable the education ombuds to perform the duties of the office. Upon receipt of information that by law is confidential or privileged, the ombuds shall maintain the confidentiality of such information and shall not further disclose or disseminate the information except as provided by applicable state or federal law.[ 2013 c 23 § 85; 2006 c 116 § 6.]
WA Rev Code § 43.06B.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06B - Office of the Education Ombuds.|43.06B.050 - Annual reports.

RCW 43.06B.050 Annual reports.The education ombuds shall report on the work and accomplishment of the office and advise and make recommendations to the governor, the legislature, and the state board of education annually. The initial report to the governor, the legislature, and the state board of education shall be made by September 1, 2007, and there shall be annual reports by September 1st each year thereafter. The annual reports shall provide at least the following information:(1) How the education ombuds's services have been used and by whom;(2) Methods for the education ombuds to increase and enhance family and community involvement in public education;(3) Recommendations to eliminate barriers and obstacles to meaningful family and community involvement in public education; and(4) Strategies to improve the educational opportunities for all students in the state, including recommendations from organizations and groups provided in RCW 43.06B.020(8).[ 2013 c 23 § 86; 2006 c 116 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 43.06B.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06B - Office of the Education Ombuds.|43.06B.060 - Public school antiharassment policies and strategies—Lead agency.

RCW 43.06B.060 Public school antiharassment policies and strategies—Lead agency.In addition to duties assigned under RCW 43.06B.020, the office of the education ombuds shall serve as the lead agency to provide resources and tools to parents and families about public school antiharassment policies and strategies.[ 2013 c 23 § 87; 2010 c 239 § 3.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2010 c 239: "The legislature finds that despite a recognized law prohibiting harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students in public schools and despite widespread adoption of antiharassment policies by school districts, harassment of students continues and has not declined since the law was enacted. Furthermore, students and parents continue to seek assistance against harassment, and schools need to disseminate more widely their antiharassment policies and procedures. The legislature intends to expand the tools, information, and strategies that can be used to combat harassment, intimidation, and bullying of students, and increase awareness of the need for respectful learning communities in all public schools." [ 2010 c 239 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 43.06B.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06B - Office of the Education Ombuds.|43.06B.900 - Findings—Intent—2006 c 116.

RCW 43.06B.900 Findings—Intent—2006 c 116.See note following RCW 28A.300.130.
WA Rev Code § 43.06C.005 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06C - Office of the Corrections Ombuds.|43.06C.005 - Intent.

RCW 43.06C.005 Intent.The legislature intends to create an independent and impartial office of the corrections ombuds to assist in strengthening procedures and practices that lessen the possibility of actions occurring within the department of corrections that may adversely impact the health, safety, welfare, and rehabilitation of offenders, and that will effectively reduce the exposure of the department to litigation.[ 2018 c 270 § 1.]NOTES:Sunset Act application: See note following chapter digest.
WA Rev Code § 43.06C.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06C - Office of the Corrections Ombuds.|43.06C.010 - Definitions.

RCW 43.06C.010 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Abuse" means any act or failure to act by a department employee, subcontractor, or volunteer which was performed, or which was failed to be performed, knowingly, recklessly, or intentionally, and which caused, or may have caused, injury or death to an inmate.(2) "Corrections ombuds" or "ombuds" means the corrections ombuds, staff of the corrections ombuds, and volunteers with the office of the corrections ombuds.(3) "Department" means the department of corrections.(4) "Inmate" means a person committed to the physical custody of the department, including persons residing in a correctional institution or facility and persons received from another state, another state agency, a county, or the federal government.(5) "Neglect" means a negligent act or omission by any department employee, subcontractor, or volunteer which caused, or may have caused, injury or death to an inmate.(6) "Office" means the office of the corrections ombuds.(7) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of corrections.(8) "Statewide family council" means the family council maintained by the department that is comprised of representatives from local family councils.[ 2018 c 270 § 3.]NOTES:Sunset Act application: See note following chapter digest.
WA Rev Code § 43.06C.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06C - Office of the Corrections Ombuds.|43.06C.020 - Office created—Purpose.

RCW 43.06C.020 Office created—Purpose.Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, there is hereby created an office of corrections ombuds within the office of the governor for the purpose of providing information to inmates and their families; promoting public awareness and understanding of the rights and responsibilities of inmates; identifying system issues and responses for the governor and the legislature to act upon; and ensuring compliance with relevant statutes, rules, and policies pertaining to corrections facilities, services, and treatment of inmates under the jurisdiction of the department.The ombuds reports directly to the governor and exercises his or her powers and duties independently of the secretary.[ 2018 c 270 § 2.]NOTES:Sunset Act application: See note following chapter digest.
WA Rev Code § 43.06C.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06C - Office of the Corrections Ombuds.|43.06C.030 - Appointment of ombuds—Term—Other employees.

RCW 43.06C.030 Appointment of ombuds—Term—Other employees.(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the governor shall appoint an ombuds who must be a person of recognized judgment, independence, objectivity, and integrity, and be qualified by training or experience in corrections law and policy. Prior to the appointment, the governor shall consult with, and may receive recommendations from, the appropriate committees of the legislature, delegates of the statewide family council as selected by the members of the council, and other relevant stakeholders, regarding the selection of the ombuds.(2) The person appointed ombuds holds office for a term of three years and continues to hold office until reappointed or until his or her successor is appointed. The governor may remove the ombuds only for neglect of duty, misconduct, or the inability to perform duties. Any vacancy must be filled by similar appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.(3) The ombuds may employ technical experts and other employees to complete the purposes of this chapter.[ 2018 c 270 § 4.]NOTES:Sunset Act application: See note following chapter digest.
WA Rev Code § 43.06C.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06C - Office of the Corrections Ombuds.|43.06C.060 - Confidentiality of correspondence, communications, investigations.

RCW 43.06C.060 Confidentiality of correspondence, communications, investigations.(1) Correspondence and communication with the office is confidential and must be protected as privileged correspondence in the same manner as legal correspondence or communication.(2) The office shall establish confidentiality rules and procedures for all information maintained by the office.(3) The ombuds shall treat all matters under investigation, including the identities of recipients of ombuds services, complainants, and individuals from whom information is acquired, as confidential, except as far as disclosures may be necessary to enable the ombuds to perform the duties of the office and to support any recommendations resulting from an investigation. Upon receipt of information that by law is confidential or privileged, the ombuds shall maintain the confidentiality of such information and shall not further disclose or disseminate the information except as provided by applicable state or federal law or as authorized by subsection (4) of this section. All records exchanged and communications between the office of the corrections ombuds and the department to include the investigative record are confidential and are exempt from public disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW.(4) To the extent the ombuds reasonably believes necessary, the ombuds:(a) Must reveal information obtained in the course of providing ombuds services to prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm; and(b) May reveal information obtained in the course of providing ombuds services to prevent the commission of a crime.(5) If the ombuds believes it is necessary to reveal investigative records for any of the reasons outlined in *section 4 of this act, the ombuds shall provide a copy of what they intend to disclose to the department for review and application of legal exemptions prior to releasing to any other persons. If the ombuds receives personally identifying information about individual corrections staff during the course of an investigation that the ombuds determines is unrelated or unnecessary to the subject of the investigation or recommendation for action, the ombuds will not further disclose such information. If the ombuds determines that such disclosure is necessary to an investigation or recommendation, the ombuds will contact the staff member as well as the bargaining unit representative before any disclosure.[ 2018 c 270 § 7.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The reference to "section 4 of this act" appears to be erroneous. "Subsection (4) of this section" was apparently intended.Sunset Act application: See note following chapter digest.
WA Rev Code § 43.06C.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06C - Office of the Corrections Ombuds.|43.06C.070 - Civil immunity—Retaliatory actions.

RCW 43.06C.070 Civil immunity—Retaliatory actions.(1) A civil action may not be brought against any employee of the office for good faith performance of responsibilities under this chapter.(2) No discriminatory, disciplinary, or retaliatory action may be taken against a department employee, subcontractor, or volunteer, an inmate, or a family member or representative of an inmate for any communication made, or information given or disclosed, to aid the office in carrying out its responsibilities, unless the communication or information is made, given, or disclosed maliciously or without good faith.(3) This section is not intended to infringe on the rights of an employer to supervise, discipline, or terminate an employee for other reasons.[ 2018 c 270 § 8.]NOTES:Sunset Act application: See note following chapter digest.
WA Rev Code § 43.06C.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06C - Office of the Corrections Ombuds.|43.06C.080 - Unexpected fatality review team—Duties.

RCW 43.06C.080 Unexpected fatality review team—Duties.(1) The ombuds or the ombuds' designee shall serve as a member of the unexpected fatality review team convened under chapter 72.09 RCW.(2) The department shall:(a) Permit the ombuds or the ombuds' designee physical access to state institutions serving incarcerated individuals and state-licensed facilities or residences for the purposes of carrying out its duties under this chapter; and(b) Upon the ombuds' request, grant the ombuds or the ombuds' designee the right to access, inspect, and copy all relevant information, records, or documents in the possession or control of the department that the ombuds considers necessary in an investigation.(3) The office shall issue an annual report to the legislature on the status of the implementation of unexpected fatality review recommendations.[ 2021 c 139 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 43.06D.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.06D - Office of Equity.|43.06D.010 - Definitions.

RCW 43.06D.010 Definitions.The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Agency" means every state executive office, agency, department, or commission.(2) "Director" means the director of the Washington state office of equity.(3) "Disaggregated data" means data that has been broken down by appropriate subcategories.(4) "Equity lens" means providing consideration to the characteristics listed in RCW 49.60.030, as well as immigration status and language access, to evaluate the equitable impacts of an agency's policy or program.(5) "Office" means the Washington state office of equity.[ 2020 c 332 § 2.]