Washington § 72.40.024 - Superintendents and director — Additional powers and duties.

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§ 72.40.024. Superintendents and director — Additional powers and duties.

In addition to the powers and duties under RCW 72.40.022 and 72.40.0191, the superintendent of the school for the blind and the director of the Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth, or the director's designee, shall:
(1) Monitor the location and educational placement of each student reported to the superintendent and the director, or the director's designee, by the educational service district superintendents;
(2) Provide information about educational programs, instructional techniques, materials, equipment, and resources available to students with visual or auditory impairments to the parent or guardian, educational service district superintendent, and the superintendent of the school district where the student resides; and
(3) Serve as a consultant to the office of the superintendent of public instruction, provide instructional leadership, and assist school districts in improving their instructional programs for students with visual or hearing impairments.
[ 2019 c 266 s 4; 2009 c 381 s 6; 2002 c 209 s 4; 1993 c 147 s 2; 1985 c 378 s 17.]

Notes

Findings—Intent—Transfer of powers, duties, and property—Construction of statutory references—2009 c 381: See notes following RCW 72.40.015.
Effective date—2002 c 209: See notes following RCW 72.42.021.
Severability—Effective date—1985 c 378: See notes following RCW 72.01.050.

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

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