(1) An initial decision is subject to review by the review committee, provided a party makes an oral or a written request for review with the executive director within 21 days of service of the initial decision.

(2) Members of the review committee may not participate in any case in which the member is involved as a party or witness, or in which the member has a direct or personal interest, prejudice, or bias.

(3) During the review, the review committee must give each party an opportunity to file written responses explaining their view of the matter and shall make any inquiries necessary to ascertain whether the sanctions or conditions should be continued, modified, or removed.

(4) The decision on review must be in writing, and include a brief statement of the reason for the decision and the changes or modifications, if any, to the initial decision, and a notice that judicial review may be available pursuant to WAC 180-90-150. The decision on review must include in the decision that the private school must provide a copy of the final decision to the families of all its students and all of its staff members.

(5) The decision on review must be served on the parties within 20 days of the initial decision or the request for review whichever is later. The decision on review is the final decision.