WSR 14-22-032

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

[Filed October 28, 2014, 2:05 p.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Chapter 182-537 WAC, School services and other rules as appropriate.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 41.05.021.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Revisions to this chapter are necessary to add coverage for individuals under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C. During the course of this review, the agency may identify additional changes that are required in order to improve clarity or update policy.

Process for Developing New Rule: The health care authority (HCA) welcomes the public to take part in developing this rule. If interested, contact the person identified below to receive an early rule draft to review. After the early review, HCA will send a notice of proposed rule making (CR-102) to everyone receiving this notice and anyone who requests a copy.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Wendy Barcus, Rules Program Manager, P.O. Box 42716, Olympia, WA 98504-2716, fax (360) 586-9727, TTY 1-800-848-5429, e-mail wendy.barcus@hca.wa.gov.

October 28, 2014

Kevin M. Sullivan

Rules Coordinator