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The education ombudsman shall report on the work and accomplishment of the office and advise and make recommendations to the governor, the legislature, and the state board of education annually. The initial report to the governor, the legislature, and the state board of education shall be made by September 1, 2007, and there shall be annual reports by September 1st each year thereafter. The annual reports shall provide at least the following information:

     (1) How the education ombudsman's services have been used and by whom;

     (2) Methods for the education ombudsman to increase and enhance family and community involvement in public education;

     (3) Recommendations to eliminate barriers and obstacles to meaningful family and community involvement in public education; and

     (4) Strategies to improve the educational opportunities for all students in the state, including recommendations from organizations and groups provided in RCW 43.06B.020(8).

[2006 c 116 § 7.]