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Chapter 392-172A WAC

Last Update: 9/14/21

PROVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES

(Formerly chapter 392-172 WAC)

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WAC Sections
GENERAL
392-172A-01000	Authority.
392-172A-01005	Purposes.
392-172A-01010	Applicability.
DEFINITIONS
392-172A-01020	Act.
392-172A-01025	Assistive technology device.
392-172A-01030	Assistive technology service.
392-172A-01031	Behavioral intervention plan.
392-172A-01032	Charter school.
392-172A-01035	Child with a disability or student eligible for special education services.
392-172A-01040	Consent.
392-172A-01050	Day—Business day—School day.
392-172A-01055	Educational service agency.
392-172A-01060	Elementary or secondary school.
392-172A-01062	English learner.
392-172A-01065	Equipment.
392-172A-01070	Evaluation.
392-172A-01075	Excess costs.
392-172A-01080	Free appropriate public education.
392-172A-01090	Homeless children.
392-172A-01092	Imminent.
392-172A-01095	Include.
392-172A-01100	Individualized education program.
392-172A-01105	Individualized education program team.
392-172A-01107	Isolation.
392-172A-01109	Likelihood of serious harm.
392-172A-01115	Local educational agency or school district.
392-172A-01120	Native language.
392-172A-01125	Parent.
392-172A-01130	Parent training and information center.
392-172A-01135	Part-time enrollment.
392-172A-01140	Personally identifiable.
392-172A-01142	Positive behavioral interventions.
392-172A-01145	Private school.
392-172A-01150	Public agency.
392-172A-01152	Regular early childhood program.
392-172A-01155	Related services.
392-172A-01160	Residency or resident student.
392-172A-01162	Restraint.
392-172A-01163	Restraint device.
392-172A-01165	Scientifically based research.
392-172A-01170	Services plan.
392-172A-01175	Special education services.
392-172A-01180	State educational agency.
392-172A-01185	Supplementary aids and services.
392-172A-01190	Transition services.
392-172A-01195	Universal design.
392-172A-01197	Universal design for learning.
392-172A-01200	Ward of the state.
FAPE REQUIREMENTS
392-172A-02000	Students' rights to a free appropriate public education (FAPE).
392-172A-02005	Exceptions to a student's right to FAPE.
392-172A-02010	Methods of payment for FAPE.
392-172A-02015	Availability of assistive technology.
392-172A-02020	Extended school year services.
392-172A-02025	Nonacademic services.
392-172A-02030	Physical education.
392-172A-02035	Program options.
392-172A-02040	Child find.
392-172A-02045	Routine checking of hearing aids and external components of surgically implanted medical devices.
LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT AND PLACEMENT
392-172A-02050	Least restrictive environment.
392-172A-02055	Continuum of alternative placements.
392-172A-02060	Placements.
392-172A-02065	Nonacademic settings.
392-172A-02070	Students in public or private institutions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
392-172A-02075	Prohibition on mandatory medication.
392-172A-02076	Prohibited practices.
392-172A-02080	Transition of children from the Part C program to preschool programs.
392-172A-02085	Homeless children.
392-172A-02090	Personnel qualifications.
392-172A-02095	Transportation.
392-172A-02100	Home/hospital instruction.
392-172A-02105	Emergency response protocols.
392-172A-02110	Isolation or restraint—Conditions.
EVALUATIONS, ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS, INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENTS Consent
392-172A-03000	Parental consent for initial evaluations, initial services and reevaluations.
EVALUATIONS AND REEVALUATIONS
392-172A-03005	Referral and timelines for initial evaluations.
392-172A-03010	Screening for instructional purposes is not an evaluation.
392-172A-03015	Reevaluation timelines.
392-172A-03020	Evaluation procedures.
392-172A-03025	Review of existing data for evaluations and reevaluations.
392-172A-03030	Evaluations before change in eligibility.
392-172A-03035	Evaluation report.
392-172A-03040	Determination of eligibility.
ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES FOR IDENTIFYING STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES
392-172A-03045	District procedures for specific learning disabilities.
392-172A-03050	Additional members of the evaluation group.
392-172A-03055	Specific learning disability—Determination.
392-172A-03060	Process based on a student's response to scientific research-based intervention.
392-172A-03065	Use of discrepancy tables for determining severe discrepancy.
392-172A-03070	Method for documenting severe discrepancy.
392-172A-03075	Observation of students suspected of having a specific learning disability.
392-172A-03080	Specific documentation for the eligibility determination of students suspected of having specific learning disabilities.
INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS
392-172A-03090	Definition of individualized education program.
392-172A-03095	IEP team membership.
392-172A-03100	Parent participation.
392-172A-03105	When IEPs must be in effect.
392-172A-03110	Development, review, and revision of IEP.
392-172A-03115	Educational placements.
STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES ENROLLED BY THEIR PARENTS IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS
392-172A-04000	Definition of parentally placed private school students.
392-172A-04005	Child find for parentally placed private school students eligible for special education services.
392-172A-04010	Provision of services for parentally placed private school students eligible for special education services.
392-172A-04015	Expenditures.
392-172A-04020	Consultation.
392-172A-04025	Written affirmation.
392-172A-04030	Compliance with procedures for consultation.
392-172A-04035	Determination of equitable services.
392-172A-04040	Equitable services provided.
392-172A-04045	Location of services and transportation.
392-172A-04050	Due process and state complaints regarding parentally placed students in a private school.
392-172A-04055	Requirement that funds not benefit a private school.
392-172A-04060	Use of personnel.
392-172A-04065	Prohibition on the use of separate classes.
392-172A-04070	Property, equipment and supplies.
STUDENTS IN PRIVATE OR PUBLIC SCHOOLS PLACED OR REFERRED BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
392-172A-04080	Applicability and authorization.
392-172A-04085	Responsibility of the school district.
392-172A-04090	Approval of nonpublic agencies.
392-172A-04095	Application requirements for nonpublic agency approval.
392-172A-04100	Notification of nonpublic agency program changes.
392-172A-04105	Suspension, revocation or refusal to renew approval.
392-172A-04110	State responsibility for nonpublic agency placements.
STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES ENROLLED BY THEIR PARENTS IN PRIVATE SCHOOLS WHEN FAPE IS AT ISSUE
392-172A-04115	Placement of students when FAPE is at issue.
PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS
392-172A-05000	Opportunity to examine records.
392-172A-05001	Parent participation in meetings.
392-172A-05005	Independent educational evaluation.
392-172A-05010	Prior notice and contents.
392-172A-05015	Procedural safeguards notice.
392-172A-05020	Electronic mail.
STATE COMMUNITY COMPLAINT PROCEDURES
392-172A-05025	Procedures for filing a complaint.
392-172A-05030	Investigation of the complaint and decision.
392-172A-05035	Community complaints and due process hearings.
392-172A-05040	Complaints against OSPI.
392-172A-05045	Informing the public about complaint procedures.
MEDIATION
392-172A-05060	Mediation purpose—Availability.
392-172A-05065	Qualifications and selection of mediators.
392-172A-05070	Resolution of a dispute through mediation.
392-172A-05075	Meeting to encourage mediation.
DUE PROCESS HEARING PROCEDURES
392-172A-05080	Right to a due process hearing.
392-172A-05085	Due process hearing request filing and response.
392-172A-05090	Resolution process.
392-172A-05095	Administrative law judges.
392-172A-05100	Hearing rights.
392-172A-05105	Hearing decisions.
392-172A-05110	Timelines and convenience of hearings.
392-172A-05115	Civil action.
392-172A-05120	Attorneys' fees.
392-172A-05125	Student's status during proceedings.
SURROGATE PARENTS
392-172A-05130	Surrogate parents.
TRANSFER OF RIGHTS AT AGE OF MAJORITY
392-172A-05135	Transfer of parental rights to the student at age of majority.
DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES
392-172A-05140	Purpose.
392-172A-05145	Authority of school personnel.
392-172A-05146	Manifestation determination.
392-172A-05147	Conduct is a manifestation of student's disability.
392-172A-05148	Conduct is not a manifestation of student's disability.
392-172A-05149	Special circumstances.
392-172A-05150	Notification of change of placement.
392-172A-05155	Change of placement because of disciplinary removals.
392-172A-05160	Appeal of placement decisions and manifestation determinations.
392-172A-05165	Placement during an appeal through a due process hearing.
392-172A-05170	Protections for students not determined eligible for special education and related services.
392-172A-05175	Referral to and action by law enforcement and judicial authorities.
CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT INFORMATION AND EDUCATIONAL RECORDS
392-172A-05180	Definitions—Destruction of records, educational records, participating agency.
392-172A-05185	Notice to parents.
392-172A-05190	Access rights.
392-172A-05195	Record of access.
392-172A-05200	Records on more than one student.
392-172A-05205	List of records.
392-172A-05210	Fees.
392-172A-05215	Amendment of records and hearing rights.
392-172A-05220	Hearing on a request to amend records.
392-172A-05225	Consent for release of records.
392-172A-05230	Safeguards.
392-172A-05235	Destruction of educational records.
392-172A-05240	Student rights to educational records.
392-172A-05245	District procedures for confidential information.
SCHOOL DISTRICT AND OTHER PUBLIC AGENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR PART B FUNDS
392-172A-06000	Condition of assistance.
392-172A-06005	Consistency with state policies.
392-172A-06010	School district use of funds.
392-172A-06015	Maintenance of effort.
392-172A-06020	Exception to maintenance of effort.
392-172A-06025	Adjustment to local fiscal efforts in certain fiscal years.
392-172A-06030	School wide programs under Title 1 of the ESSA.
392-172A-06035	Permissive use of funds.
392-172A-06040	Purchase of and access to instructional materials.
392-172A-06045	School district information for the OSPI.
392-172A-06050	Public information.
392-172A-06055	Records regarding migratory students eligible for special education services.
392-172A-06060	Exception for prior policies and procedures.
392-172A-06065	Notification of a school district in case of ineligibility.
392-172A-06070	School district compliance.
392-172A-06075	Collaborative requests.
392-172A-06080	Requirements for establishing eligibility.
392-172A-06085	Coordinated early intervening services.
392-172A-06090	Direct services by the OSPI.
392-172A-06095	State agency eligibility.
STATE PROCEDURES—MONITORING—ENFORCEMENT AND STATE PROGRAM INFORMATION
392-172A-07000	Methods of ensuring services.
392-172A-07005	Students eligible for special education services who are covered by public benefits or insurance or private insurance.
MONITORING
392-172A-07010	Monitoring.
392-172A-07012	Determinations.
PERFORMANCE GOALS AND INDICATORS—STATE PERFORMANCE PLANS AND ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORTS
392-172A-07015	Performance goals and indicators.
392-172A-07020	State performance plans and data collection.
392-172A-07025	State use of targets and reporting.
392-172A-07030	State enforcement.
CHILD COUNT, DISPROPORTIONALITY, SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION
392-172A-07035	Child count.
392-172A-07040	Significant disproportionality.
392-172A-07045	Suspension and expulsion rates for students eligible for special education services.
392-172A-07050	State use of funds.
SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDS
392-172A-07055	State safety net fund for high need students.
392-172A-07057	Records related to grant funds.
STATE SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
392-172A-07060	State special education advisory council.
392-172A-07070	Public participation.

DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE


392-172A-01045	Core academic subjects. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090(7) and 42 U.S.C. 1400 et. seq. WSR 07-14-078, § 392-172A-01045, filed 6/29/07, effective 7/30/07.] Repealed by WSR 17-23-054, filed 11/9/17, effective 12/10/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090.
392-172A-01085	Highly qualified special education teachers. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090 and 34 C.F.R. Part 300. WSR 13-20-034, § 392-172A-01085, filed 9/24/13, effective 10/25/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090(7) and 42 U.S.C. 1400 et. seq. WSR 07-14-078, § 392-172A-01085, filed 6/29/07, effective 7/30/07.] Repealed by WSR 17-23-054, filed 11/9/17, effective 12/10/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090.
392-172A-01110	Limited English proficient. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090(7) and 42 U.S.C. 1400 et. seq. WSR 07-14-078, § 392-172A-01110, filed 6/29/07, effective 7/30/07.] Repealed by WSR 17-23-054, filed 11/9/17, effective 12/10/17. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090.
392-172A-03120	Aversive interventions definition and purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090 and 34 C.F.R. Part 300. WSR 13-20-034, § 392-172A-03120, filed 9/24/13, effective 10/25/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090(7) and 42 U.S.C. 1400 et. seq. WSR 07-14-078, § 392-172A-03120, filed 6/29/07, effective 7/30/07.] Repealed by WSR 16-02-034, filed 12/29/15, effective 1/29/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090, 42 U.S.C. 1400 et seq. and 34 C.F.R. Part 300.
392-172A-03125	Aversive intervention prohibitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090 and 34 C.F.R. Part 300. WSR 13-20-034, § 392-172A-03125, filed 9/24/13, effective 10/25/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090(7) and 42 U.S.C. 1400 et. seq. WSR 07-14-078, § 392-172A-03125, filed 6/29/07, effective 7/30/07.] Repealed by WSR 16-02-034, filed 12/29/15, effective 1/29/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090, 42 U.S.C. 1400 et seq. and 34 C.F.R. Part 300.
392-172A-03130	Aversive interventions—Conditions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090 and 34 C.F.R. Part 300. WSR 13-20-034, § 392-172A-03130, filed 9/24/13, effective 10/25/13. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090(7) and 42 U.S.C. 1400 et. seq. WSR 07-14-078, § 392-172A-03130, filed 6/29/07, effective 7/30/07.] Repealed by WSR 16-02-034, filed 12/29/15, effective 1/29/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090, 42 U.S.C. 1400 et seq. and 34 C.F.R. Part 300.
392-172A-03135	Aversive interventions—Individualized education program requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090 and 34 C.F.R. Part 300. WSR 13-20-034, § 392-172A-03135, filed 9/24/13, effective 10/25/13; WSR 09-20-053, § 392-172A-03135, filed 10/1/09, effective 11/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090(7) and 42 U.S.C. 1400 et. seq. WSR 07-14-078, § 392-172A-03135, filed 6/29/07, effective 7/30/07.] Repealed by WSR 16-02-034, filed 12/29/15, effective 1/29/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090, 42 U.S.C. 1400 et seq. and 34 C.F.R. Part 300.
392-172A-04075	Other service arrangements for students, including students placed in sectarian schools. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090(7) and 42 U.S.C. 1400 et. seq. WSR 07-14-078, § 392-172A-04075, filed 6/29/07, effective 7/30/07.] Repealed by WSR 09-20-053, filed 10/1/09, effective 11/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090 and 34 C.F.R. Part 300.
392-172A-07065	Records related to grant funds. [Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090(7) and 42 U.S.C. 1400 et. seq. WSR 07-14-078, § 392-172A-07065, filed 6/29/07, effective 7/30/07.] Repealed by WSR 21-19-065, filed 9/14/21, effective 10/15/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.155.090.