2005 Washington Revised Code 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.

    Handicapped children, parental responsibility, commitment: Chapter 26.40 RCW.

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