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State Rules for Special Education

Final Chapter 392-172A WAC Rules for the provision of special education.

These regulations are effective July 30,2007. The CR 103 addresses adoption information. The concise explanatory statement

addresses all written and oral comments received through the comment period, including any changes made in response to comments.

Elections Information

Visit Secretary of State Elections & Voting and Elections Calendar .

Visit WA State Public Disclosure Commission to find information about candidate reporting & resources.

Public Policy is more than Legislation

The WSSEC urges you participate in public meetings where public policy is decided on a regular basis and there is opportunity for testimony and speaking with policy makers.

A few examples:

Our state education agency conducts meetings and participates in state hearings that influence public policy decisions affecting the education of children in the K-12 system.

Our State Board of Education holds open public meetings (posted on their homepage) with opportunity for public input. To send your questions or comments to the SBE: just click here or call 360-725-6025.

The Developmental Disabilities Council and the Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment hold meetings open to the public.

Visit your School District Website

Call or email to find out when school board meetings are held. Keep yourself informed and participate in decision making through testimony and communication with school board members.

WSSEC Membership

WSSEC members include individuals and organizations that come together in support of our mission and guiding principles. To find out more about WSSEC membership just send an email to

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WASL Myths vs. Facts

Click here (PDF) to read this document in our FYI section that debunks myths about the WASL and proposes; delay for reading, writing and math; use of diagnostic assessments that would improve instruction; have students demonstrate readiness for the workforce and allow students to continue their education free of charge in the community college system until they are prepared to pass one one of the graduation assessments.

WA State Legislature

To contact your legislators: Visit state legislative website, call using the in-state toll free hotline 1-800-562-6000, and find your legislators.

Special Ed Lawsuit Decision

Read the court's opinion (PDF)

"At the end of the trial, it seems evident that the alleged shortfall in the special education appropriation, if it is found to exist at all, is the product of an inadequate BEA, not an inadequate excess cost multiplier." Judge Thomas McPhee 3/1/07

The court's opinion is also available on our WSSEC Funding & Finance page.

Basic Education Lawsuit Filed to Improve Education Funding for All

WSSEC serves on the executive committee for N.E.W.S., a broad based coalition of community organizations and schools. WSSEC has actively argued for improved funding for ALL students for many years. Students with disabilities cannot get the education they need and deserve when no one is getting the basic, foundational amount of funding needed to provide for a truly viable public education system for all.