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2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 26.44.210: Alleged child abuse or neglect at state school for the deaf — Investigation by department — Investigation report.

    (1) The department must investigate referrals of alleged child abuse or neglect occurring at the state school for the deaf, including alleged incidents involving students abusing other students; determine whether there is a finding of abuse or neglect; and determine whether a referral to law enforcement is appropriate under this chapter.

         (2) The department must send a copy of the investigation report, including the finding, regarding any incidents of alleged child abuse or neglect at the state school for the deaf to the school's superintendent. The department may include recommendations to the superintendent and the board of trustees or its successor board for increasing the safety of the school's students.

    [2002 c 208 § 1.]

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