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:

Terms Used In Washington Code 72.40.024

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(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.

NOTES:

FindingsIntentTransfer of powers, duties, and propertyConstruction of statutory references2009 c 381: See notes following RCW 72.40.015.
Effective date2002 c 209: See notes following RCW 72.42.021.
SeverabilityEffective date1985 c 378: See notes following RCW 72.01.050.