Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 26.44 - Abuse of Children.
26.44.210 - Alleged child abuse or neglect at the state school for the deaf—Investigation by department—Investigation report.

RCW 26.44.210
Alleged child abuse or neglect at the 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 director of the Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth, 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.

[ 2019 c 266 § 13; 2009 c 381 § 23; 2002 c 208 § 1.]
NOTES:

*Reviser's note: The "state school for the deaf" was abolished pursuant to 2009 c 381 § 11 and powers, duties, and functions were transferred to the Washington state center for childhood deafness and hearing loss. The "Washington state center for childhood deafness and hearing loss" was renamed the "Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth" by 2019 c 266 § 1.


Findings—Intent—2009 c 381: See note following RCW 72.40.015.

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