Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 72.40 - State Schools for Blind, Deaf, Sensory Handicapped.
72.40.260 - Protection from child abuse and neglect—Student instruction.

RCW 72.40.260
Protection from child abuse and neglect—Student instruction.

In consideration of the needs and circumstances of the program, the *state school for the deaf and the state school for the blind shall provide instruction to all students in techniques and procedures which will enable the students to protect themselves from abuse and neglect. Such instruction shall be described in a written plan to be submitted to the board of trustees for review and approval, and shall be:
(1) Appropriate for the age, individual needs, and particular circumstances of students, including the existence of mental, physical, emotional, or sensory disabilities;
(2) Provided at different times throughout the year in a manner which will ensure that all students receive such instruction; and
(3) Provided by individuals who possess appropriate knowledge and training, documentation of which shall be maintained by the school.

[ 2000 c 125 § 7.]
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.


Conflict with federal requirements—2000 c 125: See note following RCW 72.40.200.

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 72 - State Institutions

Chapter 72.40 - State Schools for Blind, Deaf, Sensory Handicapped.

72.40.010 - Schools established—Purpose—Direction.

72.40.015 - Center for deaf and hard of hearing youth—Functions.

72.40.019 - Center for deaf and hard of hearing youth—Appointment of director—Qualifications.

72.40.0191 - Center for deaf and hard of hearing youth—Director's powers and duties.

72.40.020 - State school for the blind—Appointment of superintendent—Qualifications.

72.40.022 - Superintendent of the state school for the blind—Powers and duties.

72.40.024 - Superintendents and director—Additional powers and duties.

72.40.028 - Teachers' qualifications—Salaries—Provisional certification.

72.40.031 - School year—School term—Legal holidays—Use of schools.

72.40.040 - Who may be admitted.

72.40.050 - Admission of nonresidents.

72.40.060 - Duty of school districts.

72.40.070 - Duty of educational service districts.

72.40.080 - Duty of parents.

72.40.090 - Weekend transportation—Expense.

72.40.100 - Penalty.

72.40.110 - Employees' hours of labor.

72.40.120 - Center for deaf and hard of hearing youth—School for the blind—Appropriations.

72.40.200 - Safety of students and protection from child abuse and neglect.

72.40.210 - Reports to parents—Requirement.

72.40.220 - Behavior management policies, procedures, and techniques.

72.40.230 - Staff orientation and training.

72.40.240 - Residential staffing requirement.

72.40.250 - Protection from child abuse and neglect—Supervision of employees and volunteers—Procedures.

72.40.260 - Protection from child abuse and neglect—Student instruction.

72.40.270 - Protection from sexual victimization—Policy.

72.40.280 - Monitoring of residential program by department of social and health services—Recommendations—Comprehensive child health and safety reviews—Access to records and documents—Safety standards.

72.40.290 - Center for deaf and hard of hearing youth account.

72.40.300 - School for the blind account.

72.40.310 - Language access program.