WAC 392-172A-06080. Requirements for establishing eligibility

(1) School districts that establish joint eligibility under this section must: (a) Adopt policies and procedures that are consistent with the state's policies and procedures under WAC 392-172A-06005 ; and (b) Be jointly responsible for implementing programs that receive assistance under Part B of the act. (2) If an educational service agency has authority to carry out programs under part B of the act, the joint responsibilities given to school districts: (a) Do not apply to the administration and disbursement of any payments received by the educational service agency; and (b) Must be carried out only by that educational service agency. (3) Regardless of any other provisions in WAC 392-172A-06075 and 392-172A-06080, an educational service agency must provide for the education of eligible students in the least restrictive environment.