AUTHORITY STATEMENT

(Chapter 72.40 RCW) Since 1886, the Washington State School for the Blind, established by Territorial and State Authority, has provided comprehensive educational programs for students whose vision loss required special education programs.

RCW 43,06A Safety of Children (ADD as per SSB 6361)

RCW 72.40 " " " " " "

RCW 72.40.010 School Established - Purpose

RCW 72.40.022 Superintendent - Powers and Duties (AMD -SSB 6361)

RCW 72.40.024 Superintendent - Additional Powers and Duties

RCW 72.40.028 Teachers' Qualification - Salaries

RCW 72.40.031 School year - School term - Legal holidays Use of School

RCW 72.40.040 Admission (AMD - SSB 6361)

RCW 72.40.050 Admission of Non-residents (AMD-SSB - 6361)

RCW 72.40.090 Transportation

RCW 72.41.040 Safety of Children (AMD - SSB-6361)

RCW 72.41.070 " " " " "

RCW 72.42.040 " " " " "

RCW 72.28.A.13 Special Education

PL 100-297 Federal Education for all Handicapped Children

(State Operated Programs)

PL IDEA Formerly PL 94-142

PL 99-457 Federal Education of Handicapped Children (Birth - six)