WAC 392-172A-01005. Purposes

The purposes of this chapter are to: (1) Implement chapter 28A.155 RCW consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.; (2) Ensure that all students eligible for special education services have available to them a free appropriate public education (FAPE) that emphasizes special education and related services designed to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living; (3) Ensure that the rights of students eligible for special education services and their parents are protected; (4) Assist school districts, educational service agencies and federal and state agencies to provide for the education of all students eligible for special education services; and (5) Assess and ensure the effectiveness of efforts to educate students eligible for special education services.