2005 Washington Revised Code 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 total school 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 aid for children with disabilities;

(5) Approve school district and agency programs as being eligible for special excess cost financial aid to children with disabilities;

(6) Adjudge, upon appeal by a parent or guardian of a child with disabilities who is not receiving an educational program, whether the decision of a local school district superintendent under RCW 28A.155.080 to exclude such child with disabilities was justified by the available facts and consistent with the provisions of RCW 28A.150.390, 28A.160.030, and 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.100. If the superintendent of public instruction shall decide otherwise he or she shall apply sanctions as provided in RCW 28A.155.100 until such time as the school district assures compliance with the provisions of RCW 28A.150.390, 28A.160.030, and 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.100; and

(7) Promulgate such rules as are necessary to implement the several provisions of RCW 28A.150.390, 28A.160.030, and 28A.155.010 through 28A.155.100 and to ensure educational opportunities within the common school system for all children with disabilities who are not institutionalized.

[1995 c 77 § 15; 1990 c 33 § 127; 1985 c 341 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 66 § 9. Formerly RCW 28A.13.070.]

Severability -- Effective date -- 1971 ex.s. c 66: See notes following RCW 28A.155.010.