Section 392-172A-01005. Purposes.  


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  • The purposes of this chapter are to:
    (1) Implement chapter 28A.155 RCW consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.;
    (2) Ensure that all students eligible for special education have available to them a free appropriate public education (FAPE) that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living;
    (3) Ensure that the rights of students eligible for special education and their parents are protected;
    (4) Assist school districts, educational service agencies and federal and state agencies to provide for the education of all students eligible for special education; and
    (5) Assess and ensure the effectiveness of efforts to educate students eligible for special education.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090(7) and 42 U.S.C. 1400 et. seq. WSR 07-14-078, § 392-172A-01005, filed 6/29/07, effective 7/30/07.]
RCW 28A.155.090(7) and 42 U.S.C. 1400 et. seq. WSR 07-14-078, § 392-172A-01005, filed 6/29/07, effective 7/30/07.