Washington Revised Code Title 28A. Common School Provisions § 28A.320.148. Foster care liaison--Building point of contact

(a) [(i)] Coordinating the implementation of state and federal laws related to students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding;

(b) [(ii)] Coordinating with foster care education program staff at the office of the superintendent of public instruction;

(c) [(iii)] Attending training and professional development opportunities to improve school district implementation efforts;

(d) [(iv)] Serving as the primary contact person for representatives of the department of children, youth, and families;

(e) [(v)] Leading and documenting the development of a process for making best interest determinations in accordance with RCW 28A.225.350;

(f) [(vi)] Facilitating immediate enrollment in accordance with RCW 28A.225.330;

(g) [(vii)] Facilitating the transfer of records in accordance with RCW 28A.150.510 and 28A.225.330;

(h) [(viii)] Facilitating data sharing with child welfare agencies consistent with state and federal privacy laws and rules;

(i) [(ix)] Developing and coordinating local transportation procedures;

(j) [(x)] Managing best interest determination and transportation cost disputes according to the best practices developed by the office of the superintendent of public instruction;

(k) [(xi)] Ensuring that students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding are enrolled in and regularly attending school, consistent with RCW 28A.225.023; and

(l) [(xii)] Providing professional development and training to school staff on state and federal laws related to students who are the subject of a dependency proceeding and their educational needs, as needed.