Washington § 70.198.020 - Advisory council — Membership.

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§ 70.198.020. Advisory council — Membership.

(1) There is established an advisory council in the department of social and health services for the purpose of advancing the development of a comprehensive and effective statewide system to provide prompt and effective early interventions for children in the state who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families.
(2) Members of the advisory council shall have training, experience, or interest in hearing loss in children. Membership shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Pediatricians; audiologists; teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing; parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing; a representative from the Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth; and representatives of the early support for infants and toddlers program in the department of children, youth, and families, the department of health, and the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
[ 2019 c 266 s 27; 2018 c 58 s 12; 2010 c 233 s 2; 2009 c 381 s 33; 2004 c 47 s 2.]

Notes

Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.
Effective date—2010 c 233: See note following RCW 43.216.020.
Findings—Intent—2009 c 381: See note following RCW 72.40.015.

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