Section 28A.225.023. Youth dependent pursuant to chapter 13.34 RCW—Review of unexpected or excessive absences—Support for youth's school work.

A school district representative or school employee shall review unexpected or excessive absences with a youth who is dependent pursuant to chapter 13.34 RCW and adults involved with that youth, to include the youth's caseworker, educational liaison, attorney if one is appointed, parent or guardians, and foster parents or the person providing placement for the youth. The purpose of the review is to determine the cause of the absences, taking into account: Unplanned school transitions, periods of running from care, in-patient treatment, incarceration, school adjustment, educational gaps, psychosocial issues, and unavoidable appointments during the school day. A school district representative or a school employee must proactively support the youth's school work so the student does not fall behind and to avoid suspension or expulsion based on truancy.

[ 2013 c 182 § 9.]

NOTES:

Findings—2013 c 182: See note following RCW 13.34.030.

2013 c 182 § 9.