Each school district shall designate a district audiologist or district staff member having:
(1) Responsibility for administering the auditory screening program; and
(2) Training and experience to:
(a) Develop an administrative plan for conducting auditory screening in cooperation with the appropriate school personnel to ensure the program is carried out efficiently and effectively;
(b) Obtain the necessary instrumentation for carrying out the screening program, and ensuring the equipment is in proper working order and calibration; and
(c) Secure appropriate personnel for carrying out the screening program, if assistance is necessary, and for assuring these personnel are sufficiently trained to:
(i) Understand the purposes and regulations involved in the auditory screening programs; and
(ii) Utilize the screening equipment to ensure maximum accuracy;
(d) Ensure records are made and distributed as appropriate; and
(e) Disseminate information to other school personnel familiarizing them with aspects of a child's behavior indicating the need for referral for auditory screening.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
28A.210.200. WSR 02-20-079, § 246-760-060, filed 9/30/02, effective 10/31/02. Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050. WSR 91-02-051 (Order 124B), recodified as § 246-760-060, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW
28A.31.030. WSR 87-22-010 (Order 306), § 248-148-101, filed 10/26/87.]