Washington § 28A.320.160 - Alleged physical or sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, or assault by school employee or contractor — Parental notification — Information on public records act.

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§ 28A.320.160. Alleged physical or sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, or assault by school employee or contractor — Parental notification — Information on public records act.

(1) After receiving a report of an allegation that a student is a victim, target, or recipient of physical or sexual abuse, sexual misconduct, or assault by a school employee or school contractor, the school district must immediately notify the parents or legal guardians of that student.
(2) School districts shall provide parents and legal guardians with information regarding their rights under the public records act, chapter 42.56 RCW, to request the public records regarding school employee discipline. This information must be provided to all parents and legal guardians on an annual basis.
(3) This section governs school operation and management under RCW 28A.710.040 and 28A.715.020, and applies to charter schools established under chapter 28A.710 RCW and state-tribal education compact schools subject to chapter 28A.715 RCW to the same extent it applies to school districts.
[ 2025 c 369 s 601; 2005 c 274 s 244; 2004 c 29 s 3.]

Notes

Effective date—2025 c 369: See note following RCW 28A.320.209.
Findings—2004 c 29: See note following RCW 28A.400.301.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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