2011 Washington Code
Title 26 Domestic relations
26.44 Abuse of children.
26.44.210 Alleged child abuse or neglect at center for childhood deafness and hearing loss -- 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 **center's director, or the director's designee. The department may include recommendations to the director and the board of trustees or its successor board for increasing the safety of the school's students.
[2009 c 381 § 23; 2002 c 208 § 1.]
Notes:
Reviser's note: *(1) The state school for the deaf was abolished and its powers, duties, and property transferred to the Washington state center for childhood deafness and hearing loss by 2009 c 381 § 11.
**(2) "Center" appears to refer to the Washington state center for childhood deafness and hearing loss.
Findings -- Intent -- 2009 c 381: See note following RCW 72.40.015.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Washington may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
