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WA Rev Code § 28A.155.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.155 - Special Education.|28A.155.090 - Superintendent of public instruction's duty and authority.

RCW 28A.155.090 Superintendent of public instruction's duty and authority.The superintendent of public instruction shall have the duty and authority, through the administrative section or unit for the education of children with disabling conditions, to:(1) Assist school districts in the formation of programs to meet the needs of children with disabilities;(2) Develop interdistrict cooperation programs for children with disabilities as authorized in RCW 28A.225.250;(3) Provide, upon request, to parents or guardians of children with disabilities, information as to the special education programs for students with disabilities offered within the state;(4) Assist, upon request, the parent or guardian of any child with disabilities in the placement of any child with disabilities who is eligible for but not receiving special educational services for children with disabilities;(5) Approve school district and agency programs as being eligible for special excess cost financial aid to students with disabilities;(6) Consistent with the provisions of RCW 28A.150.390, 28A.160.030, and 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.160, and part B of the federal individuals with disabilities education improvement act, administer administrative hearings and other procedures to ensure procedural safeguards of children with disabilities; and(7) Promulgate such rules as are necessary to implement part B of the federal individuals with disabilities education improvement act or other federal law providing for special education services for children with disabilities and the several provisions of RCW 28A.150.390, 28A.160.030, and 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.160 and to ensure appropriate access to and participation in the general education curriculum and participation in statewide assessments for all students with disabilities.[ 2007 c 115 § 11; 1995 c 77 § 15; 1990 c 33 § 127; 1985 c 341 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 66 § 9. Formerly RCW 28A.13.070.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 66: See notes following RCW 28A.155.010.
WA Rev Code § 28A.155.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.155 - Special Education.|28A.155.100 - Sanctions applied to noncomplying districts.

RCW 28A.155.100 Sanctions applied to noncomplying districts.The superintendent of public instruction is hereby authorized and directed to establish appropriate sanctions to be applied to any school district of the state failing to comply with the provisions of RCW 28A.150.390, 28A.160.030, and 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.060 and 28A.155.080 through 28A.155.160 to be applied beginning upon the effective date thereof, which sanctions shall include withholding of any portion of state aid to such district until such time as compliance is assured.[ 2007 c 115 § 12; 1990 c 33 § 128; 1971 ex.s. c 66 § 12. Formerly RCW 28A.13.080.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 66: See notes following RCW 28A.155.010.
WA Rev Code § 28A.155.105 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.155 - Special Education.|28A.155.105 - Braille instruction—Definitions.

RCW 28A.155.105 Braille instruction—Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply in RCW 28A.155.115.(1) "Student" means a student who:(a) Has a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with conventional correction or having a limited field of vision such that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angular distance not greater than twenty degrees;(b) Is unable to read printed material at a competitive rate with facility due to functional visual impairment or lack of visual acuity; or(c) Has a physical condition with a medical prognosis of a significant visual deterioration to the extent that (a) or (b) of this subsection could apply.(2) "Braille" means the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as standard English Braille.[ 1996 c 135 § 2.]NOTES:Findings—1996 c 135: "It is the goal of the legislature to encourage persons who are blind or visually impaired to participate fully in the social and economic life of the state and to engage in remunerative employment. The legislature finds that literacy is essential to the achievement of this goal. Furthermore, the legislature finds that literacy for most persons who are blind or visually impaired means the ability to read and write Braille with proficiency. The legislature sets as a further goal that students who are legally blind or visually impaired shall be given the opportunity to learn Braille in order to communicate effectively and efficiently." [ 1996 c 135 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 28A.155.115 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.155 - Special Education.|28A.155.115 - Braille instruction—Assessment—Provision in student's curriculum.

RCW 28A.155.115 Braille instruction—Assessment—Provision in student's curriculum.(1) Each student shall be assessed individually to determine the appropriate learning media for the student including but not limited to Braille.(2) No student may be denied the opportunity for instruction in Braille reading and writing solely because the student has some remaining vision.(3) This section does not require the exclusive use of Braille if there are other special education services to meet the student's educational needs. The provision of special education or other services does not preclude Braille use or instruction.(4) If a student's individualized learning media assessment indicates that Braille is an appropriate learning medium, instruction in Braille shall be provided as a part of such student's educational curriculum and if such student has an individualized education program, such instruction shall be provided as part of that program.(5) If Braille will not be provided to a student, the reason for not incorporating it in the student's individualized education program shall be documented in writing and provided to the parent or guardian. If no individualized education program exists, such documentation, signed by the parent or guardian, shall be placed in the student's file.[ 2007 c 115 § 13; 1996 c 135 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—1996 c 135: See note following RCW 28A.155.105.
WA Rev Code § 28A.155.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.155 - Special Education.|28A.155.140 - Curriculum-based assessment procedures for early intervening services.

RCW 28A.155.140 Curriculum-based assessment procedures for early intervening services.School districts may use curriculum-based assessment procedures as measures for developing academic early intervening services, as defined under part B of the federal individuals with disabilities education improvement act, and curriculum planning: PROVIDED, That the use of curriculum-based assessment procedures shall not deny a student the right to use of other assessments to determine eligibility or participation in special education programs as provided by RCW 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.160.[ 2007 c 115 § 14; 1991 c 116 § 4; 1990 c 33 § 131; 1987 c 398 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.03.367.]
WA Rev Code § 28A.155.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.155 - Special Education.|28A.155.160 - Assistive devices and services—Interagency cooperative agreements—Definitions.

RCW 28A.155.160 Assistive devices and services—Interagency cooperative agreements—Definitions.Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, the department of children, youth, and families, the Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth, the Washington state school for the blind, school districts, educational service districts, and all other state and local government educational agencies and the department of services for the blind, the department of social and health services, and all other state and local government agencies concerned with the care, education, or habilitation or rehabilitation of children with disabilities may enter into interagency cooperative agreements for the purpose of providing assistive technology devices and services to children with disabilities. Such arrangements may include but are not limited to interagency agreements for the acquisition, including joint funding, maintenance, loan, sale, lease, or transfer of assistive technology devices and for the provision of assistive technology services including but not limited to assistive technology assessments and training.For the purposes of this section, "assistive device" means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off-the-shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of children with disabilities. The term "assistive technology service" means any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. Assistive technology service includes:(1) The evaluation of the needs of a child with a disability, including a functional evaluation of the child in the child's customary environment;(2) Purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices by children with disabilities;(3) Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, retaining, repairing, or replacing of assistive technology devices;(4) Coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices, such as those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs;(5) Training or technical assistance for a child with a disability or if appropriate, the child's family; and(6) Training or technical assistance for professionals, including individuals providing education and rehabilitation services, employers, or other individuals who provide services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of children with disabilities.[ 2019 c 266 § 14; 2018 c 58 § 32; 2009 c 381 § 24; 2007 c 115 § 15; 1997 c 104 § 3.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.Findings—Intent—2009 c 381: See note following RCW 72.40.015.
WA Rev Code § 28A.155.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.155 - Special Education.|28A.155.170 - Graduation ceremony.

RCW 28A.155.170 Graduation ceremony.(1) Beginning July 1, 2007, each school district that operates a high school shall establish a policy and procedures that permit any student who is receiving special education or related services under an individualized education program pursuant to state and federal law and who will continue to receive such services between the ages of eighteen and twenty-one to participate in the graduation ceremony and activities after four years of high school attendance with his or her age-appropriate peers and receive a certificate of attendance.(2) Participation in a graduation ceremony and receipt of a certificate of attendance under this section does not preclude a student from continuing to receive special education and related services under an individualized education program beyond the graduation ceremony.(3) A student's participation in a graduation ceremony and receipt of a certificate of attendance under this section shall not be construed as the student's receipt of a high school diploma pursuant to RCW 28A.230.120.[ 2019 c 252 § 106; 2007 c 318 § 2.]NOTES:Intent—2019 c 252: See note following RCW 28A.655.250.Findings—2007 c 318: "The legislature finds:(1) There are students with disabilities throughout the state of Washington who have attended four years of high school, but whose individualized education programs prescribe the continuation of special education and related services beyond the fourth year of high school;(2) Through their participation in the public schools and the community, students with disabilities have frequently become identified with and connected to a class of typically developing, age-appropriate peers who will graduate in four years and participate in a high school graduation ceremony;(3) A high school graduation ceremony is an important rite of passage for students regardless of their abilities or limitations; and(4) There is significant value in recognizing students' attendance and accomplishments in their individualized education programs and in allowing students with disabilities to participate in high school graduation ceremonies and activities with their age-appropriate peers without the forfeiture of their continuing special education and related services." [ 2007 c 318 § 1.]Short title—2007 c 318: "This act may be known and cited as Kevin's law." [ 2007 c 318 § 3.]Effective date—2007 c 318: "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 takes effect immediately [May 4, 2007]." [ 2007 c 318 § 4.]
WA Rev Code § 28A.155.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.155 - Special Education.|28A.155.190 - Information on autism.

RCW 28A.155.190 Information on autism.(1) To the extent funds are appropriated for this purpose, by September 1, 2008, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, in collaboration with the department of health, the department of social and health services, educational service districts, local school districts, the autism center at the University of Washington, and the autism society of Washington, shall distribute information on child find responsibilities under Part B and Part C of the federal individuals with disabilities education act, as amended, to agencies, districts, and schools that participate in the location, evaluation, and identification of children who may be eligible for early intervention services or special education services.(2) To the extent funds are made available, by September 1, 2008, the office of the superintendent of public instruction, in collaboration with the department of health and the department of social and health services, shall develop posters to be distributed to medical offices and clinics, grocery stores, and other public places with information on autism and how parents can gain access to the diagnosis and identification of autism and contact information for services and support. These must be made available on the internet for ease of distribution.[ 2008 c 220 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 28A.155.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.155 - Special Education.|28A.155.200 - Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.

RCW 28A.155.200 Condensed compliance reports—Second-class districts.Any compliance reporting requirements as a result of laws in this chapter that apply to second-class districts may be submitted in accordance with RCW 28A.330.250.[ 2011 c 45 § 4.]NOTES:Conflict with federal requirements—2011 c 45: See note following RCW 28A.330.250.
WA Rev Code § 28A.155.210 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.155 - Special Education.|28A.155.210 - Use of restraint or isolation—Requirement for procedures to notify parent or guardian.

RCW 28A.155.210 Use of restraint or isolation—Requirement for procedures to notify parent or guardian.A school that is required to develop an individualized education program as required by federal law must include within the plan procedures for notification of a parent or guardian regarding the use of restraint or isolation.[ 2013 c 202 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—2013 c 202: See note following RCW 28A.600.485.
WA Rev Code § 28A.155.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.155 - Special Education.|28A.155.230 - Student language.

RCW 28A.155.230 Student language.(1) Beginning in the 2019-20 school year, school districts must document the language in which families of special education students prefer to communicate and whether a qualified interpreter for the student's family was provided at any planning meeting related to a student's individualized education program or plan developed under section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973 and meetings related to school discipline and truancy.(2) For the purposes of this section, "qualified interpreter" means someone who is able to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially, both receptively and expressively using any necessary specialized vocabulary.[ 2019 c 256 § 3.]NOTES:Findings—2019 c 256: "The legislature finds that:(1) It is the policy of the state to welcome and encourage the presence of diverse cultures and the use of diverse languages and modalities of communication in business, government, and private affairs in this state;(2) Washington public schools' ability to effectively communicate with students and their family members who have language access barriers impacts the schools' ability to engage students and families effectively in the education process and contributes to inequalities and increased gaps in student achievement;(3) Effective communication is not taking place for a variety of reasons, including: (a) Some school districts do not consistently assess the language needs of their communities or consistently evaluate the effectiveness of their language access services; (b) resources, including time and money, are often not prioritized to engage families with language access barriers; and even when language access is a priority, some districts do not know the best practices for engaging families with language access barriers; (c) school staff are often not trained on how to engage families with language access barriers, how to engage and use interpreters, or when to provide translated documents; and (d) there are not enough interpreters qualified to work in educational settings; and(4) Providing meaningful, equitable access to students and their family members who have language access barriers will not only help schools meet their civil rights obligations, but will help students meet the state's basic education goals under RCW 28A.150.210 resulting in a decrease in the educational opportunity gap between learners with language access barriers and other students, because student outcomes improve when families are engaged in the student's education." [ 2019 c 256 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 28A.160.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.160 - Student Transportation.|28A.160.020 - Authorization for private school students to ride buses—Conditions.

RCW 28A.160.020 Authorization for private school students to ride buses—Conditions.Every school district board of directors may authorize children attending a private school approved in accordance with RCW 28A.195.010 to ride a school bus or other student transportation vehicle to and from school so long as the following conditions are met:(1) The board of directors shall not be required to alter those bus routes or stops established for transporting public school students;(2) Private school students shall be allowed to ride on a seat-available basis only; and(3) The board of directors shall charge an amount sufficient to reimburse the district for the actual per seat cost of providing such transportation.[ 1990 c 33 § 133; 1981 c 307 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.24.065.]NOTES:Severability—1981 c 307: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1981 c 307 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 28A.160.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.160 - Student Transportation.|28A.160.030 - Authorizing individual transportation or other arrangements.

RCW 28A.160.030 Authorizing individual transportation or other arrangements.Individual transportation, board and room, and other arrangements may be authorized or provided and, in whole or part, paid for or reimbursed by a school district, when approved by the educational service district superintendent or his or her designee pursuant to rules promulgated by the superintendent of public instruction for that purpose: PROVIDED, That the total of payments for board and room and transportation incidental thereto shall not exceed the amount which would otherwise be paid for such individual transportation.[ 1981 c 265 § 11; 1977 c 80 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 66 § 10; 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28A.24.100. Prior: 1965 ex.s. c 154 § 9. Formerly RCW 28A.24.100, 28.24.100.]NOTES:Effective date—Severability—1981 c 265: See notes following RCW 28A.160.150.Severability—1977 c 80: "If any provision of this 1977 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1977 c 80 § 5.]Severability—Effective date—1971 ex.s. c 66: See notes following RCW 28A.155.010.
WA Rev Code § 28A.160.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.160 - Student Transportation.|28A.160.040 - Lease of buses to transport children with disabilities and elderly—Limitation.

RCW 28A.160.040 Lease of buses to transport children with disabilities and elderly—Limitation.The directors of school districts are authorized to lease school buses to nonprofit organizations to transport children with disabilities and elderly persons to and from the site of activities or programs deemed beneficial to such persons by such organizations: PROVIDED, That commercial bus transportation is not reasonably available for such purposes.[ 1995 c 77 § 16; 1973 c 45 § 2; 1971 c 78 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.24.110.]NOTES:Elderly persons defined—Program limitation: RCW 28A.160.070.
WA Rev Code § 28A.160.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.160 - Student Transportation.|28A.160.050 - Lease of buses to transport children with disabilities and elderly—Directors to authorize.

RCW 28A.160.050 Lease of buses to transport children with disabilities and elderly—Directors to authorize.The directors of school districts may authorize leases under RCW 28A.160.040 through 28A.160.060: PROVIDED, That such leases do not conflict with regular school purposes.[ 1990 c 33 § 134; 1971 c 78 § 2. Formerly RCW 28A.24.111.]
WA Rev Code § 28A.160.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.160 - Student Transportation.|28A.160.060 - Lease of buses to transport children with disabilities and elderly—Lease at local level—Criteria.

RCW 28A.160.060 Lease of buses to transport children with disabilities and elderly—Lease at local level—Criteria.The lease of the equipment shall be handled by the school directors at a local level. The school directors may establish criteria for bus use and lease, including, but not limited to, minimum costs, and driver requirements.[ 1971 c 78 § 3. Formerly RCW 28A.24.112.]
WA Rev Code § 28A.160.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 28A - Common School Provisions|Chapter 28A.160 - Student Transportation.|28A.160.070 - Lease of buses to transport children with disabilities and elderly—Elderly persons defined—Program limitation.

RCW 28A.160.070 Lease of buses to transport children with disabilities and elderly—Elderly persons defined—Program limitation.For purposes of RCW 28A.160.010 and 28A.160.040, "elderly person" shall mean a person who is at least sixty years of age. No school district funds may be used for the operation of such a program.[ 1990 c 33 § 135; 1973 c 45 § 3. Formerly RCW 28A.24.120.]