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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.27 - Interstate Compact on Mental Health. › 72.27.070 - Right to deport aliens and return residents of nonparty states preserved.

RCW 72.27.070
Right to deport aliens and return residents of nonparty states preserved.
Nothing in this chapter shall affect the right of the secretary of social and health services to deport aliens and return residents of nonparty states as provided in chapter 72.25 RCW.
[ 1979 c 141 § 234; 1965 ex.s. c 26 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.29 - Multi-Use Facilities for the Mentally or Physically Handicapped or the Mentally Ill. › 72.29.010 - Multi-use facility for persons with mental or physical disabilities or mental illness—Harrison Memorial Hospital.

RCW 72.29.010
Multi-use facility for persons with mental or physical disabilities or mental illness—Harrison Memorial Hospital.
After the acquisition of Harrison Memorial Hospital, the department of social and health services is authorized to enter into contracts for the repair or remodeling of the hospital to the extent they are necessary and reasonable, in order to establish a multi-use facility for persons with mental or physical disabilities or mental illness. The secretary of the department of social and health services is authorized to determine the most feasible and desirable use of the facility and to operate the facility in the manner he or she deems most beneficial to persons with mental or physical disabilities or mental illness, and is authorized, but not limited to programs for outpatient, diagnostic and referral, day care, vocational and educational services to the community which he or she determines are in the best interest of the state.
[ 2010 c 94 § 32; 1977 ex.s. c 80 § 52; 1965 c 11 § 3.]
NOTES:
Purpose—2010 c 94: See note following RCW 44.04.280.
Purpose—Intent—Severability—1977 ex.s. c 80: See notes following RCW 4.16.190.
Declaration of purpose—2010 c 94; 1965 c 11: "The state facilities to provide community services to persons with mental or physical disabilities or mental illness are inadequate to meet the present demand. Great savings to the taxpayers can be achieved while helping to meet these worthwhile needs. It is therefore the purpose of this act to provide for acquisition or lease of Harrison Memorial Hospital property and facilities and the operation thereof as a multi-use facility for persons with mental or physical disabilities or mental illness." [ 2010 c 94 § 33; 1965 c 11 § 1.]
Department created—Powers and duties transferred to: RCW 43.20A.030.
Use of Harrison Memorial Hospital property for services for persons with developmental disabilities: RCW 71A.20.040.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery. › 72.36.010 - Establishment of soldiers' home—Long-term leases.

RCW 72.36.010
Establishment of soldiers' home—Long-term leases.
(1) There is established at Orting, Pierce county, an institution which shall be known as the Washington soldiers' home.
(2) The department is authorized to work with public or private entities on projects to make the best use of the soldiers' home property and facilities. These projects may include, but are not limited to, the renovation and long-term lease of the Garfield barracks building on the soldiers' home campus.
(3) All long-term leases of the soldiers' home property shall be subject to the requirements of RCW 43.82.010, except that such leases may run for up to seventy-five years.
[ 2010 c 75 § 1; 1959 c 28 § 72.36.010. Prior: 1901 c 167 § 1; 1890 p 269 § 1; RRS § 10727.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery. › 72.36.020 - Appointment of administrator and director of nursing services for state veterans' homes—Licensed nursing home administrator.

RCW 72.36.020
Appointment of administrator and director of nursing services for state veterans' homes—Licensed nursing home administrator.
The director of the department of veterans affairs shall appoint an administrator and director of nursing services for each state veterans' home. The administrator shall exercise management and control of the institution in accordance with either policies or procedures promulgated by the director of the department of veterans affairs, or both, and rules of the department. In accordance with chapter 18.52 RCW, the individual appointed as administrator for a state veterans' home shall be a licensed nursing home administrator and the agency shall provide preference to honorably discharged veterans in accordance with RCW 73.16.010. The director of nursing services shall be a registered nurse licensed in the state of Washington and is a position exempt from chapter 41.06 RCW.
[ 2023 c 327 § 4; 2018 c 45 § 3; 2014 c 184 § 2; 1993 sp.s. c 3 § 4; 1977 c 31 § 2; 1959 c 28 § 72.36.020. Prior: 1890 p 271 § 7; RRS § 10728.]
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.
Chief executive officers, general provisions: RCW 72.01.060.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery. › 72.36.030 - Admission—Applicants must apply for federal and state benefits.

RCW 72.36.030
Admission—Applicants must apply for federal and state benefits.
All of the following persons who have been actual bona fide residents of this state at the time of their application may be admitted to a state veterans' home under rules as may be adopted by the director of the department, unless sufficient facilities and resources are not available to accommodate these people:
(1)(a) All honorably discharged veterans of a branch of the armed forces of the United States or merchant marines; (b) members of the state militia disabled while in the line of duty; (c) Filipino World War II veterans who swore an oath to American authority and who participated in military engagements with American soldiers; (d) the spouses or the domestic partners of these veterans, merchant marines, and members of the state militia; and (e) parents any of whose children died while serving in the armed forces. However, it is required that the spouse was married to and living with the veteran, or that the domestic partner was in a domestic partnership and living with the veteran, three years prior to the date of application for admittance, or, if married to or in a domestic partnership with him or her since that date, was also a resident of a state veterans' home in this state or entitled to admission thereto;
(2) The spouses or domestic partners of: (a) All honorably discharged veterans of the United States armed forces; (b) merchant marines; and (c) members of the state militia who were disabled while in the line of duty and who were residents of a state veterans' home in this state or were entitled to admission to one of this state's state veteran homes at the time of death. However, the included spouse or included domestic partner shall not have been married since the death of his or her spouse or domestic partner to a person who is not a resident of one of this state's state veterans' homes or entitled to admission to one of this state's state veterans' homes; and
(3) All applicants for admission to a state veterans' home shall apply for all federal and state benefits for which they may be eligible, including medical assistance under chapter 74.09 RCW.
[ 2014 c 184 § 3; 2008 c 6 § 503; 1998 c 322 § 49; 1993 sp.s. c 3 § 5; 1977 ex.s. c 186 § 1; 1975 c 13 § 1; 1959 c 28 § 72.36.030. Prior: 1915 c 106 § 1; 1911 c 124 § 1; 1905 c 152 § 1; 1901 c 167 § 2; 1890 p 270 § 2; RRS § 10729.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
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: "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 ex.s. c 186 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery. › 72.36.035 - Definitions.

RCW 72.36.035
Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) "Actual bona fide residents of this state" means persons who have a domicile in the state of Washington immediately prior to application for admission to a state veterans' home.
(2) "Department" means the Washington state department of veterans affairs.
(3) "Domicile" means a person's true, fixed, and permanent home and place of habitation, and shall be the place where the person intends to remain, and to which the person expects to return when the person leaves without intending to establish a new domicile elsewhere.
(4) "State veterans' homes" means the Washington soldiers' home and colony in Orting, the Washington veterans' home in Retsil, the eastern Washington veterans' home, and the Walla Walla veterans' home.
(5) "Veteran" has the same meaning established in RCW 41.04.007.
[ 2014 c 184 § 4; 2002 c 292 § 5; 2001 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 2; 1993 sp.s. c 3 § 6; 1991 c 240 § 2; 1977 ex.s. c 186 § 11.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery. › 72.36.037 - Resident rights.

RCW 72.36.037
Resident rights.
Chapter 70.129 RCW applies to this chapter and persons regulated under this chapter.
[ 1994 c 214 § 23.]
NOTES:
Conflict with federal requirements—1994 c 214: See RCW 70.129.901.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery. › 72.36.045 - State veterans' homes—Maintenance defined.

RCW 72.36.045
State veterans' homes—Maintenance defined.
In the maintenance of the state veterans' homes by the state through the department of veterans affairs, such maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, the provision of members' room and board, medical and dental care, physical and occupational therapy, and recreational activities, with the necessary implementing transportation, equipment, and personnel therefor.
[ 2001 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 3; 1977 ex.s. c 186 § 10.]
NOTES:
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 186: See note following RCW 72.36.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery. › 72.36.060 - Federal funds.

RCW 72.36.060
Federal funds.
The state treasurer is authorized to receive any and all moneys appropriated or paid by the United States under the act of congress entitled "An Act to provide aid to state or territorial homes for disabled soldiers and sailors of the United States," approved August 27, 1888, or under any other act or acts of congress for the benefit of such homes. Such moneys shall be deposited in the general fund and shall be expended for the maintenance of the state veterans' homes.
[ 2001 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 5; 1977 ex.s. c 186 § 3; 1959 c 28 § 72.36.060. Prior: 1897 c 67 § 1; RRS § 10735.]
NOTES:
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 186: See note following RCW 72.36.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery. › 72.36.070 - Washington veterans' home.

RCW 72.36.070
Washington veterans' home.
There shall be established and maintained in this state a branch of the state soldiers' home, under the name of the "Washington veterans' home," which branch shall be a home for honorably discharged veterans who have served the United States government in any of its wars, members of the state militia disabled while in the line of duty, and who are bona fide citizens of the state, the spouses or domestic partners of such veterans, and the parents any of whose children died while serving in the armed forces.
[ 2014 c 184 § 6; 2008 c 6 § 506; 1977 ex.s. c 186 § 4; 1959 c 28 § 72.36.070. Prior: 1907 c 156 § 1; RRS § 10733.]
NOTES:
Part headings not law—Severability—2008 c 6: See RCW 26.60.900 and 26.60.901.
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 186: See note following RCW 72.36.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery. › 72.36.075 - Eastern Washington veterans' home.

RCW 72.36.075
Eastern Washington veterans' home.
There shall be established and maintained in this state a branch of the state soldiers' home, under the name of the "eastern Washington veterans' home," which branch shall be a home for veterans, their spouses, and the parents any of whose children died while serving in the armed forces who meet admission requirements contained in RCW 72.36.030.
[ 2014 c 184 § 7; 2001 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery. › 72.36.081 - Walla Walla veterans' home.

RCW 72.36.081
Walla Walla veterans' home.
The "Walla Walla veterans' home" is established and maintained in this state as a branch of the state soldiers' home, and is a home for veterans, their spouses, or parents any of whose children died while serving in the armed forces, who meet admission requirements contained in RCW 72.36.030.
[ 2014 c 184 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery. › 72.36.090 - Hobby promotion.

RCW 72.36.090
Hobby promotion.
The administrators of the state veterans' homes are hereby authorized to:
(1) Institute programs of hobby promotion designed to improve the general welfare and mental condition of the persons under their supervision;
(2) Provide for the financing of these programs by grants from funds in the administrator's custody through operation of canteens and exchanges at such institutions;
(3) Limit the hobbies sponsored to projects which will, in their judgment, be self-liquidating or self-sustaining.
[ 2018 c 45 § 4; 2001 2nd sp.s. c 4 § 8; 1977 ex.s. c 186 § 9; 1959 c 28 § 72.36.090. Prior: 1949 c 114 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10736-1.]
NOTES:
Severability—1977 ex.s. c 186: See note following RCW 72.36.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.36 - Soldiers' and Veterans' Homes and Veterans' Cemetery. › 72.36.100 - Purchase of equipment, materials for therapy, hobbies.

RCW 72.36.100
Purchase of equipment, materials for therapy, hobbies.
The administrator of each institution referred to in RCW 72.36.090 may purchase, from the appropriation to the institution, for operations, equipment or materials designed to initiate the programs authorized by RCW 72.36.090.
[ 2018 c 45 § 5; 1959 c 28 § 72.36.100. Prior: 1949 c 114 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 10736-2.]
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
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RCW 72.40.050
Admission of nonresidents.
(1) The superintendents may admit to their respective schools visually or hearing impaired children from other states as appropriate, but the parents or guardians of such children or other state will be required to pay annually or quarterly in advance a sufficient amount to cover the cost of maintaining and educating such children as set by the applicable superintendent.
(2) 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 nonresident student who is an adjudicated sex offender, or the equivalent under the laws of the state in which the student resides, except that the schools shall not admit or retain a nonresident student who is an adjudicated level III sex offender or the equivalent under the laws of the state in which the student resides.
[ 2000 c 125 § 9; 1985 c 378 § 20; 1979 c 141 § 249; 1959 c 28 § 72.40.050. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 258 § 4; 1897 c 118 § 251; 1886 p 141 § 32; RRS § 4648.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.40 - State Schools for Blind, Deaf, Sensory Handicapped. › 72.40.060 - Duty of school districts.

RCW 72.40.060
Duty of school districts.
It shall be the duty of all school districts in the state, to report to their respective educational service districts the names of all visually or hearing impaired youth residing within their respective school districts who are between the ages of three and twenty-one years.
[ 1985 c 378 § 21; 1975 1st ex.s. c 275 § 151; 1969 ex.s. c 176 § 97; 1959 c 28 § 72.40.060. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 258 § 6; 1897 c 118 § 252; 1890 p 497 § 1; RRS § 4650.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1985 c 378: See notes following RCW 72.01.050.
Effective date—1969 ex.s. c 176: The effective date of this section, RCW 72.40.070, 72.40.080, and 72.40.100 was April 25, 1969.
Rights preserved—Severability—1969 ex.s. c 176: See notes following RCW 28A.310.010.
Superintendent's duties: RCW 28A.400.030.
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RCW 72.40.070
Duty of educational service districts.
It shall be the duty of each educational service district to make a full and specific report of visually impaired or deaf or hard of hearing youth to the superintendent of the school for the blind or the director of the Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth, or the director's designee, as the case may be and the superintendent of public instruction, annually. The superintendent of public instruction shall report about the deaf or hard of hearing or visually impaired youth to the school for the blind and the Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth, as the case may be, annually.
[ 2019 c 266 § 6; 2009 c 381 § 18; 1985 c 378 § 22; 1979 c 141 § 250; 1975 1st ex.s. c 275 § 152; 1969 ex.s. c 176 § 98; 1959 c 28 § 72.40.070. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 259 § 7; 1897 c 118 § 253; 1890 p 497 § 2; RRS § 4651.]
NOTES:
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.
Effective date—1969 ex.s. c 176: See note following RCW 72.40.060.
Rights preserved—Severability—1969 ex.s. c 176: See notes following RCW 28A.310.010.
Educational service districts—Superintendents—Boards: Chapter 28A.310 RCW.
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RCW 72.40.080
Duty of parents.
It shall be the duty of the parents or the guardians of all such visually or hearing impaired youth to send them each year to the proper school. Full and due consideration shall be given to the parent's or guardian's preference as to which program the child should attend. The educational service district superintendent shall take all action necessary to enforce this section.
[ 1993 c 147 § 4; 1985 c 378 § 23; 1975 1st ex.s. c 275 § 153; 1969 ex.s. c 176 § 99; 1959 c 28 § 72.40.080. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 259 § 8; 1897 c 118 § 254; 1890 p 498 § 3; RRS § 4652.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1985 c 378: See notes following RCW 72.01.050.
Effective date—1969 ex.s. c 176: See note following RCW 72.40.060.
Rights preserved—Severability—1969 ex.s. c 176: See notes following RCW 28A.310.010.
Children with disabilities, parental responsibility, commitment: Chapter 26.40 RCW.
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RCW 72.40.090
Weekend transportation—Expense.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the state school for the blind and the *school for the deaf may arrange and provide for weekend transportation to and from schools. This transportation shall be at no cost to students and parents, as allowed within the appropriations allocated to the schools.
[ 1993 c 147 § 5; 1985 c 378 § 24; 1975 c 51 § 1; 1959 c 28 § 72.40.090. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 259 § 9; 1899 c 142 § 28; 1899 c 81 § 2; 1897 c 118 § 255; RRS § 4653.]
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.
Severability—Effective date—1985 c 378: See notes following RCW 72.01.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.40 - State Schools for Blind, Deaf, Sensory Handicapped. › 72.40.100 - Penalty.

RCW 72.40.100
Penalty.
Any parent, guardian, or educational service district superintendent who, without proper cause, fails to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, upon the complaint of any officer or citizen of the county or state, before any district or superior court, shall be fined in any sum not less than fifty nor more than two hundred dollars.
[ 1987 c 202 § 229; 1985 c 378 § 25; 1975 1st ex.s. c 275 § 154; 1969 ex.s. c 176 § 100; 1959 c 28 § 72.40.100. Prior: 1909 c 97 p 259 § 10; 1897 c 118 § 256; 1890 p 498 § 5; RRS § 4654.]
NOTES:
Intent—1987 c 202: See note following RCW 2.04.190.
Severability—Effective date—1985 c 378: See notes following RCW 72.01.050.
Effective date—1969 ex.s. c 176: See note following RCW 72.40.060.
Rights preserved—Severability—1969 ex.s. c 176: See notes following RCW 28A.310.010.
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RCW 72.40.110
Employees' hours of labor.
Employees' hours of labor shall follow all state merit rules as they pertain to various work classifications and current collective bargaining agreements.
[ 1993 c 147 § 6; 1985 c 378 § 12.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1985 c 378: See notes following RCW 72.01.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.40 - State Schools for Blind, Deaf, Sensory Handicapped. › 72.40.120 - Center for deaf and hard of hearing youth—School for the blind—Appropriations.

RCW 72.40.120
Center for deaf and hard of hearing youth—School for the blind—Appropriations.
Any appropriation for the Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth or the school for the blind shall be made directly to the center or the school for the blind.
[ 2019 c 266 § 7; 2009 c 381 § 8; 1991 c 65 § 1.]
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—1991 c 65: "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, 1991." [ 1991 c 65 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 72 - State Institutions › Chapter 72.40 - State Schools for Blind, Deaf, Sensory Handicapped. › 72.40.200 - Safety of students and protection from child abuse and neglect.

RCW 72.40.200
Safety of students and protection from child abuse and neglect.
The Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth and the state school for the blind shall promote the personal safety of students and protect the children who attend from child abuse and neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020.
[ 2019 c 266 § 8; 2009 c 381 § 9; 2000 c 125 § 1.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Transfer of powers, duties, and property—Construction of statutory references—2009 c 381: See notes following RCW 72.40.015.
Conflict with federal requirements—2000 c 125: "If any part of this act is found to be in conflict with federal requirements that are a prescribed condition to the allocation of federal funds to the state, the conflicting part of this act is inoperative solely to the extent of the conflict and with respect to the agencies directly affected, and this finding does not affect the operation of the remainder of this act in its application to the agencies concerned. Rules adopted under this act must meet federal requirements that are a necessary condition to the receipt of federal funds by the state." [ 2000 c 125 § 11.]