RCW 72.42.016: Additional definitions.

RCWs > Title 72 > Chapter 72.42 > Section 72.42.016

72.42.015 << 72.42.016 >> 72.42.021

PDFRCW 72.42.016

Additional definitions.

Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, as used in this chapter:

(1) "Center" means the Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth serving local school districts across the state; and

(2) "School" means the Washington state residential *school for the deaf located in Vancouver, Washington.

[ 2019 c 266 § 30; 2009 c 381 § 15; 2002 c 209 § 6.]

NOTES:

*Reviser's note: The "state school for the deaf" was abolished pursuant to 2009 c 381 § 11 and powers, duties, and functions were transferred to the Washington state center for childhood deafness and hearing loss. The "Washington state center for childhood deafness and hearing loss" was renamed the "Washington center for deaf and hard of hearing youth" by 2019 c 266 § 1.

Findings—Intent—2009 c 381: See note following RCW 72.40.015.

Effective date—2002 c 209: See note following RCW 72.42.021.