Alleged child abuse or neglect at center for childhood deafness and hearing loss — Investigation by department — Investigation report.

(1) The department must investigate referrals of alleged child abuse or neglect occurring at the *state school for the deaf, including alleged incidents involving students abusing other students; determine whether there is a finding of abuse or neglect; and determine whether a referral to law enforcement is appropriate under this chapter.

(2) The department must send a copy of the investigation report, including the finding, regarding any incidents of alleged child abuse or neglect at the *state school for the deaf to the **center's director, or the director's designee. The department may include recommendations to the director and the board of trustees or its successor board for increasing the safety of the school's students.

[2009 c 381 § 23; 2002 c 208 § 1.]

Notes: Reviser's note: *(1) The state school for the deaf was abolished and its powers, duties, and property transferred to the Washington state center for childhood deafness and hearing loss by 2009 c 381 § 11.

**(2) "Center" appears to refer to the Washington state center for childhood deafness and hearing loss.

Findings -- Intent -- 2009 c 381: See note following RCW 72.40.015.