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WA Rev Code § 72.36.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery.|72.36.110 - Burial of deceased member or deceased spouse or domestic partner.

RCW 72.36.110 Burial of deceased member or deceased spouse or domestic partner.The administrator of the Washington veterans' home and the administrator of the Washington soldiers' home and colony are hereby authorized to provide for the burial of deceased members in the cemeteries provided at the Washington veterans' home and Washington soldiers' home: PROVIDED, That this section shall not be construed to prevent any relative from assuming jurisdiction of such deceased persons: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the administrator of the Washington soldiers' home and colony is hereby authorized to provide for the burial of spouses or domestic partners of members of the colony of the Washington soldiers' home.[ 2018 c 45 § 6; 2008 c 6 § 507; 1959 c 120 § 1; 1959 c 28 § 72.36.110. Prior: 1955 c 247 § 7.]NOTES:Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.Disposition of property of deceased inmate of state institution: RCW 11.08.101, 11.08.111, 11.08.120.
WA Rev Code § 72.36.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery.|72.36.115 - Eastern Washington state veterans' cemetery.

RCW 72.36.115 Eastern Washington state veterans' cemetery.(1) The department shall establish and maintain in this state an eastern Washington state veterans' cemetery.(2) All honorably discharged veterans and their spouses or state registered domestic partners who meet eligibility requirements under 38 C.F.R. Sec. 38.620 are eligible for interment in the eastern Washington state veterans' cemetery.(3) The department shall collect all federal veterans' burial benefits and other available state or county resources.(4) The department shall adopt rules defining the services available, eligibility, fees, and the general operations associated with the eastern Washington state veterans' cemetery.[ 2017 c 185 § 8; 2009 c 521 § 169; 2007 c 43 § 2.]NOTES:Finding—2007 c 43: "The legislature recognizes the unique sacrifices made by veterans and their family members. The legislature recognizes further that while all veterans are entitled to interment at the Tahoma national cemetery, veterans and families living in eastern Washington desire a veterans' cemetery location closer to their homes. The legislature requested and received the department of veterans affairs feasibility study and business plan outlining the need and feasibility and now intends to establish a state veterans' cemetery to honor veterans in their final resting place." [ 2007 c 43 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 72.36.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery.|72.36.120 - Deposit of veteran income—Expenditures and revenue control.

RCW 72.36.120 Deposit of veteran income—Expenditures and revenue control.All income of residents of a state veterans' home, other than the personal needs allowance and income from therapeutic employment, shall be deposited in the state general fund—local and be available to apply against the cost of care provided by the state veterans' homes. The resident council created under RCW 72.36.150 may make recommendations on expenditures under this section. All expenditures and revenue control shall be subject to chapter 43.88 RCW.[ 1993 sp.s. c 3 § 7; 1977 ex.s. c 186 § 7.]NOTES:Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 3: See note following RCW 72.36.140.Findings—1993 sp.s. c 3: See RCW 72.36.1601.Severability—1977 ex.s. c 186: See note following RCW 72.36.030.
WA Rev Code § 72.36.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery.|72.36.140 - Medicaid qualifying operations.

RCW 72.36.140 Medicaid qualifying operations.Qualifying operations at state veterans' homes operated by the department of veterans affairs, may be provided under the state's medicaid reimbursement system as administered by the department of social and health services.The department of veterans affairs may contract with the department of social and health services under the authority of RCW 74.09.120 but shall be exempt from *RCW 74.46.660(6), and the provisions of **RCW 74.46.420 through 74.46.590 shall not apply to the medicaid rate-setting and reimbursement systems. The nursing care operations at the state veterans' homes shall be subject to inspection by the department of social and health services. This includes every part of the state veterans' home's premises, an examination of all records, including financial records, methods of administration, general and special dietary programs, the disbursement of drugs, methods of supply, and any other records the department of social and health services deems relevant.[ 1993 sp.s. c 3 § 2.]NOTES:Reviser's note: *(1) RCW 74.46.660 was repealed by 2010 1st sp.s. c 34 § 21.**(2) RCW 74.46.420 through 74.46.590 were repealed by 1995 1st sp.s. c 18 § 98, effective June 30, 1998.Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 3: "This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1993." [ 1993 sp.s. c 3 § 12.]Findings—1993 sp.s. c 3: See RCW 72.36.1601.
WA Rev Code § 72.36.145 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery.|72.36.145 - Reduction in allowable income—Certification of qualifying operations.

RCW 72.36.145 Reduction in allowable income—Certification of qualifying operations.No reduction in the allowable income provided for in current department rules may take effect until the effective date of certification of qualifying operations at state veterans' homes for participation in the state's medicaid reimbursement system.[ 1993 sp.s. c 3 § 10.]NOTES:Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 3: See note following RCW 72.36.140.Findings—1993 sp.s. c 3: See RCW 72.36.1601.
WA Rev Code § 72.36.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery.|72.36.150 - Resident council—Generally—Rules.

RCW 72.36.150 Resident council—Generally—Rules.The department of veterans affairs shall provide by rule for the annual election of a resident council for each state veterans' home. The council shall annually elect a chair from among its members, who shall call and preside at council meetings. The resident council shall serve in an advisory capacity to the director of the department of veterans affairs and to the administrator in all matters related to policy and operational decisions affecting resident care and life in the home.By October 31, 1993, the department shall adopt rules that provide for specific duties and procedures of the resident council which create an appropriate and effective relationship between residents and the administration. These rules shall be adopted after consultation with the resident councils and the state long-term care ombuds, and shall include, but not be limited to the following:(1) Provision of staff technical assistance to the councils;(2) Provision of an active role for residents in developing choices regarding activities, foods, living arrangements, personal care, and other aspects of resident life;(3) A procedure for resolving resident grievances; and(4) The role of the councils in assuring that resident rights are observed.The development of these rules should include consultation with all residents through the use of both questionnaires and group discussions.The resident council for each state veterans' home shall annually review the proposed expenditures from the benefit fund that shall contain all private donations to the home, all bequeaths, and gifts. Disbursements from each benefit fund shall be for the benefit and welfare of the residents of the state veterans' homes. Disbursements from the benefits funds shall be on the authorization of the administrator or the administrator's authorized representative after approval has been received from the home's resident council.The administrator or the administrator's designated representative shall meet with the resident council at least monthly. The director of the department of veterans affairs shall meet with each resident council at least three times each year.[ 2018 c 45 § 7; 1993 sp.s. c 3 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 3: See note following RCW 72.36.140.Findings—1993 sp.s. c 3: See RCW 72.36.1601.
WA Rev Code § 72.36.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery.|72.36.160 - Personal needs allowance.

RCW 72.36.160 Personal needs allowance.The legislature finds that to meet the objectives of RCW 72.36.1601, the personal needs allowance for all nursing care residents of the state veterans' homes shall be an amount approved by the federal health care financing authority, but not less than ninety dollars or more than one hundred sixty dollars per month during periods of residency. For all domiciliary residents, the personal needs allowance shall be one hundred sixty dollars per month, or a higher amount defined in rules adopted by the department.[ 1993 sp.s. c 3 § 9.]NOTES:Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 3: See note following RCW 72.36.140.Findings—1993 sp.s. c 3: See RCW 72.36.1601.
WA Rev Code § 72.36.1601 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery.|72.36.1601 - Findings.

RCW 72.36.1601 Findings.The legislature finds that continued operation of state veterans' homes is necessary to meet the needs of eligible veterans for shelter, personal and nursing care, and related services; that certain residents of veterans' homes or services provided to them may be eligible for participation in the state's medicaid reimbursement system; and that authorizing medicaid participation is appropriate to address the homes' long-term funding needs. The legislature also finds that it is important to maintain the dignity and self-respect of residents of veterans' homes, by providing for continued resident involvement in the homes' operation, and through retention of current law guaranteeing a minimum amount of allowable personal income necessary to meet the greater costs for these residents of transportation, communication, and participation in family and community activities that are vitally important to their maintenance and rehabilitation.[ 1993 sp.s. c 3 § 1.]NOTES:Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 3: See note following RCW 72.36.140.
WA Rev Code § 72.36.900 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery.|72.36.900 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.

RCW 72.36.900 Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.For the purposes of this chapter, the terms spouse, marriage, marital, husband, wife, widow, widower, next of kin, and family shall be interpreted as applying equally to state registered domestic partnerships or individuals in state registered domestic partnerships as well as to marital relationships and married persons, and references to dissolution of marriage shall apply equally to state registered domestic partnerships that have been terminated, dissolved, or invalidated, to the extent that such interpretation does not conflict with federal law. Where necessary to implement chapter 521, Laws of 2009, gender-specific terms such as husband and wife used in any statute, rule, or other law shall be construed to be gender neutral, and applicable to individuals in state registered domestic partnerships.[ 2009 c 521 § 168.]
WA Rev Code § 72.40.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.40 - State Schools for Blind, Deaf, Sensory Handicapped.|72.40.010 - Schools established—Purpose—Direction.

RCW 72.40.010 Schools established—Purpose—Direction.There are established at Vancouver, Clark county, a school which shall be known as the state school for the blind, and a separate school which shall be known as the *state school for the deaf. The primary purpose of the state school for the blind and the *state school for the deaf is to educate and train hearing and visually impaired children.The school for the blind shall be under the direction of the superintendent with the advice of the board of trustees. The *school for the deaf shall be under the direction of the director of the center or the director's designee and the board of trustees.[ 2009 c 381 § 3; 2002 c 209 § 1; 1985 c 378 § 11; 1959 c 28 § 72.40.010. Prior: 1913 c 10 § 1; 1886 p 136 § 1; RRS § 4645.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The "state school for the deaf" was abolished pursuant to 2009 c 381 § 11 and powers, duties, and functions were transferred to the Washington state center for childhood deafness and hearing loss. The "Washington state center for childhood deafness and hearing loss" was renamed the "Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth" by 2019 c 266 § 1.Findings—Intent—Transfer of powers, duties, and property—Construction of statutory references—2009 c 381: See notes following RCW 72.40.015.Effective date—2002 c 209: See note following RCW 72.42.021.Severability—Effective date—1985 c 378: See notes following RCW 72.01.050.
WA Rev Code § 72.40.019 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.40 - State Schools for Blind, Deaf, Sensory Handicapped.|72.40.019 - Center for deaf and hard of hearing youth—Appointment of director—Qualifications.

RCW 72.40.019 Center for deaf and hard of hearing youth—Appointment of director—Qualifications.The governor shall appoint a director for the Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth. The director shall have a master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university in school administration or deaf education, five or more years of experience teaching or providing habilitative services to deaf or hard of hearing students, and three or more years administrative or supervisory experience in programs for deaf or hard of hearing students.[ 2019 c 266 § 2; 2009 c 381 § 4; 1985 c 378 § 14.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Transfer of powers, duties, and property—Construction of statutory references—2009 c 381: See notes following RCW 72.40.015.Severability—Effective date—1985 c 378: See notes following RCW 72.01.050.
WA Rev Code § 72.40.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.40 - State Schools for Blind, Deaf, Sensory Handicapped.|72.40.020 - State school for the blind—Appointment of superintendent—Qualifications.

RCW 72.40.020 State school for the blind—Appointment of superintendent—Qualifications.The governor shall appoint a superintendent for the state school for the blind. The superintendent shall have a master's degree from an accredited college or university in school administration or blind education, five years of experience teaching blind students in the classroom, and three years administrative or supervisory experience in programs for blind students.[ 1985 c 378 § 13; 1979 c 141 § 247; 1959 c 28 § 72.40.020. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 258 § 5; RRS § 4649.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1985 c 378: See notes following RCW 72.01.050.
WA Rev Code § 72.40.024 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.40 - State Schools for Blind, Deaf, Sensory Handicapped.|72.40.024 - Superintendents and director—Additional powers and duties.

RCW 72.40.024 Superintendents and director—Additional powers and duties.In addition to the powers and duties under RCW 72.40.022 and 72.40.0191, the superintendent of the school for the blind and the director of the Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth, or the director's designee, shall:(1) Monitor the location and educational placement of each student reported to the superintendent and the director, or the director's designee, by the educational service district superintendents;(2) Provide information about educational programs, instructional techniques, materials, equipment, and resources available to students with visual or auditory impairments to the parent or guardian, educational service district superintendent, and the superintendent of the school district where the student resides; and(3) Serve as a consultant to the office of the superintendent of public instruction, provide instructional leadership, and assist school districts in improving their instructional programs for students with visual or hearing impairments.[ 2019 c 266 § 4; 2009 c 381 § 6; 2002 c 209 § 4; 1993 c 147 § 2; 1985 c 378 § 17.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Transfer of powers, duties, and property—Construction of statutory references—2009 c 381: See notes following RCW 72.40.015.Effective date—2002 c 209: See notes following RCW 72.42.021.Severability—Effective date—1985 c 378: See notes following RCW 72.01.050.
WA Rev Code § 72.40.028 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.40 - State Schools for Blind, Deaf, Sensory Handicapped.|72.40.028 - Teachers' qualifications—Salaries—Provisional certification.

RCW 72.40.028 Teachers' qualifications—Salaries—Provisional certification.All teachers employed by the Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth and the state school for the blind shall meet all certification requirements and the programs shall meet all accreditation requirements and conform to the standards defined by law or by rule of the Washington professional educator standards board or the office of the state superintendent of public instruction. The superintendent and the director, by rule, may adopt additional educational standards for their respective facilities. Salaries of all certificated employees shall be based on the statewide average salary set forth in RCW 28A.150.410, adjusted by the regionalization factor that applies to the school district in which the program or facility is located. The superintendent and the director may provide for provisional certification for teachers in their respective facilities including certification for emergency, temporary, substitute, or provisional duty.[ 2019 c 266 § 5; 2018 c 266 § 405; 2009 c 381 § 7; 2006 c 263 § 829; 1985 c 378 § 18.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—Transfer of powers, duties, and property—Construction of statutory references—2009 c 381: See notes following RCW 72.40.015.Findings—Purpose—Part headings not law—2006 c 263: See notes following RCW 28A.150.230.Severability—Effective date—1985 c 378: See notes following RCW 72.01.050.
WA Rev Code § 72.40.031 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.40 - State Schools for Blind, Deaf, Sensory Handicapped.|72.40.031 - School year—School term—Legal holidays—Use of schools.

RCW 72.40.031 School year—School term—Legal holidays—Use of schools.The school year for the state school for the blind and the *state school for the deaf shall commence on the first day of July of each year and shall terminate on the 30th day of June of the succeeding year. The regular school term shall be for a period of nine months and shall commence as near as reasonably practical at the time of the commencement of regular terms in other public schools, with the equivalent number of days as are now required by law, and the regulations of the superintendent of public instruction as now or hereafter amended, during the school year in other public schools. The school and the center shall observe all legal holidays, in the same manner as other agencies of state government, and will not be in session on such days and such other days as may be approved by the superintendent or the director. During the period when the schools are not in session during the regular school term, schools may be operated, subject to the approval of the superintendent or the director or the director's designee, for the instruction of students or for such other reasons which are in furtherance of the objects and purposes of the respective facilities.[ 2009 c 381 § 12; 1985 c 378 § 16; 1979 c 141 § 248; 1970 ex.s. c 50 § 6.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The "state school for the deaf" was abolished pursuant to 2009 c 381 § 11 and powers, duties, and functions were transferred to the Washington state center for childhood deafness and hearing loss. The "Washington state center for childhood deafness and hearing loss" was renamed the "Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth" by 2019 c 266 § 1.Findings—Intent—2009 c 381: See note following RCW 72.40.015.Severability—Effective date—1985 c 378: See notes following RCW 72.01.050.
WA Rev Code § 72.40.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 72 - State Institutions|Chapter 72.40 - State Schools for Blind, Deaf, Sensory Handicapped.|72.40.040 - Who may be admitted.

RCW 72.40.040 Who may be admitted.(1) The schools shall be free to residents of the state between the ages of three and twenty-one years, who are blind/visually impaired or deaf/hearing impaired, or with other disabilities where a vision or hearing disability is the major need for services.(2) The schools may provide nonresidential services to children ages birth through three who meet the eligibility criteria in this section, subject to available funding.(3) Each school shall admit and retain students on a space available basis according to criteria developed and published by each school superintendent in consultation with each board of trustees and school faculty: PROVIDED, That students over the age of twenty-one years, who are otherwise qualified may be retained at the school, if in the discretion of the superintendent in consultation with the faculty they are proper persons to receive further training given at the school and the facilities are adequate for proper care, education, and training.(4) The admission and retention criteria developed and published by each school superintendent shall contain a provision allowing the schools to refuse to admit or retain a student who is an adjudicated sex offender except that the schools shall not admit or retain a student who is an adjudicated level III sex offender as provided in RCW 13.40.217(3).[ 2000 c 125 § 8; 1993 c 147 § 3; 1985 c 378 § 19; 1984 c 160 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 80 § 68; 1969 c 39 § 1; 1959 c 28 § 72.40.040. Prior: 1955 c 260 § 1; 1909 c 97 p 258 § 3; 1903 c 140 § 1; 1897 c 118 § 229; 1886 p 136 § 2; RRS § 4647.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—2000 c 125: See note following RCW 72.40.200.Severability—Effective date—1985 c 378: See notes following RCW 72.01.050.Severability—1984 c 160: See note following RCW 28A.155.020.Purpose—Intent—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 80: See notes following RCW 4.16.190.