(1) The department will manage all records requests consistent with the provisions of chapter 42.56 RCW.

(2) Requests for public records shall be submitted to the public records officer. Contact the public records officer at:

Public Records Officer

P.O. Box 9046

Olympia, WA 98507-9046

Phone: 1- 844-766-8930

Email: Recordsdisclosure@esd.wa.gov

(3) If an individual requests records or information concerning that individual held by the department under RCW 50A.25.040(1), those records must be released only to the requesting individual.

(4) If an individual submits a records request and asks that the requested records be sent to a third party directly, the individual must follow the provisions of RCW 50A.25.040(3).