The department of social and health services shall provide written notice on or before April 15th of each school year to the superintendent of each school district conducting a program of education pursuant to RCW 28A.190.030 through 28A.190.050 of any foreseeable residential school closure, reduction in the number of residents, or any other cause for a reduction in the school district's staff for the next school year. In the event the department of social and health services fails to provide notice as prescribed by this section, the department shall be liable and responsible for the payment of the salary and employment related costs for the next school year of each school district employee whose contract the school district would have nonrenewed but for the failure of the department to provide notice.
[1990 c 33 § 175; 1979 ex.s. c 217 § 5. Formerly RCW 28A.58.778.]
Notes: Effective date -- Severability -- 1979 ex.s. c 217: See notes following RCW 28A.190.020.