As a general rule, a school district and an institution of higher education are independently responsible for assuring compliance with federal and state requirements of law which are applicable to the provision of services and benefits by the school district or the institution of higher education under this chapter. If, however, the individualized education program of a special education student established under chapter 392-171 WAC provides for running start enrollment in an institution of higher education, the school district which established the individualized education program shall also be responsible for assuring compliance with chapter 392-171 WAC in connection with the student's running start enrollment in the institution of higher education. School districts and institutions of higher education shall enter into cooperative agreements as necessary to assure compliance with their respective duties under federal and state law, including agreements which substantiate a school district's claim to necessary federal and state funding.