WAC 72-120-313   Referral to and action by law enforcement and judicial authorities.  (1) Nothing in Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or this chapter prohibits the Washington state school for the blind from reporting a crime committed by a student to appropriate authorities, or prevents state law enforcement and judicial authorities from exercising their responsibilities with regard to the application of federal and state law to crimes committed by a student.

     (2) When reporting a crime committed by a student, the school shall ensure that copies of the special education and disciplinary records of the student are transmitted for consideration by the appropriate authorities to whom it reports the crime.

     (3) When reporting a crime under this section, the school may transmit copies of the student's special education and disciplinary records only to the extent that the transmission is permitted by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.4.011 [72.40.022]. 01-16-023, § 72-120-313, filed 7/20/01, effective 8/20/01.]