You must meet the following requirements for providing education and vocational instruction to the children under your care. For each child you must:
(1) Follow the educational plan approved by the child's DCYF caseworker;
(2) Home schooling, private schooling, and alternative learning experience instruction are prohibited for all children in the care and custody of the department, unless approved by a court ruling;
(3) Support the child in regular school attendance. If a child is absent from school you must follow the school's reporting requirements. Notify the child's DCYF caseworker if the child is absent from school more than three consecutive school days;
(4) Receive approval from the child's DCYF caseworker prior to making any changes to a child's educational plan;
(5) Support the child's educational plan by providing each child with necessary school supplies and a suitable place to study;
(6) Develop a transportation plan with the child's DCYF caseworker to ensure school attendance; and
(7) Encourage older youth to pursue a post-secondary education when appropriate.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
74.15.030. WSR 22-11-091, § 110-148-1525, filed 5/18/22, effective 6/18/22. WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-148-1525, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW
74.15.010,
74.15.030,
74.15.040,
74.15.090,
74.13.031, and P.L. 113-183. WSR 16-17-101, § 388-148-1525, filed 8/19/16, effective 9/19/16. Statutory Authority: Chapters
13.34 and
74.13 RCW, RCW
74.15.030(2),
74.15.311(2),
74.13.032,
13.04.011,
74.13.020,
13.34.030,
74.13.031,
13.34.145,
74.15.311,
74.15.030, and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, § 388-148-1525, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.]