28A.410.035 - Qualifications -- Coursework on issues of abuse. - Washington Statutes

Qualifications — Coursework on issues of abuse.

To receive initial certification as a teacher in this state after August 31, 1991, an applicant shall have successfully completed a course on issues of abuse. The content of the course shall discuss the identification of physical, emotional, sexual, and substance abuse, information on the impact of abuse on the behavior and learning abilities of students, discussion of the responsibilities of a teacher to report abuse or provide assistance to students who are the victims of abuse, and methods for teaching students about abuse of all types and their prevention.

[1990 c 90 § 1. Formerly RCW 28A.405.025.]