# RCW 13.34.046: RCW 13.34.046: Educational liaison—Responsibilities—Background checks

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S046

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 13.34.046
- **Heading:** RCW 13.34.046: Educational liaison—Responsibilities—Background checks
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 13 / Chapter 34 / Section 046

## Text

(1) Unless otherwise directed by the court, the responsibilities of the educational liaison for a youth subject to a proceeding under this chapter include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) To attend educational meetings and dependency hearings; (b) To meet with local school personnel at regular intervals regarding the youth's educational performance and academic needs; (c) To seek to understand the youth's academic strengths, areas of concern, and future life goals; (d) To advocate for necessary educational services; (e) To join in decision-making processes regarding appropriate school placements, school coursework, personal future, and educational planning; (f) To explore opportunities and barriers for youth to participate in extracurricular activities; (g) To involve youth in educational decisions as developmentally appropriate; (h) To keep all information regarding the youth confidential except as required pursuant to lawful order of a court; and (i) To provide a written or verbal report to the court during each dependency hearing. The report must include information about the youth's educational progress, experience in school, and the educational liaison's and youth's recommendations regarding needed services in school or the community. (2) The educational liaison may serve as the surrogate parent or educational representative under federal law. (3) The educational liaison may have access to all educational records pertaining to the youth involved in the case, without the consent of a parent or guardian of the child, or if the child is under thirteen years of age. (4) The educational liaison is a volunteer and not compensated for services. (5) The educational liaison must complete background checks as required by the department.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 13.34.010 RCW 13.34.010: Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S010.md)
- [RCW 13.34.020 RCW 13.34.020: Legislative declaration of family unit as resource to be nurtured—Rights of child.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S020.md)
- [RCW 13.34.025 RCW 13.34.025: Child dependency cases—Coordination of services—Remedial services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S025.md)
- [RCW 13.34.030 RCW 13.34.030: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S030.md)
- [RCW 13.34.035 RCW 13.34.035: Standard court forms—Rules—Administrative office of the courts to develop and establish—Failure to use or follow—Distribution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S035.md)
- [RCW 13.34.040 RCW 13.34.040: Petition to court to deal with dependent child—Application of federal Indian child welfare act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S040.md)
- [RCW 13.34.045 RCW 13.34.045: Educational liaison—Identification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S045.md)
- [RCW 13.34.046 RCW 13.34.046: Educational liaison—Responsibilities—Background checks.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S046.md)
- [RCW 13.34.050 RCW 13.34.050: Court order to take child into custody, when—Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S050.md)
- [RCW 13.34.055 RCW 13.34.055: Custody by law enforcement officer—Release from liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S055.md)
- [RCW 13.34.060 RCW 13.34.060: Shelter care—Placement—Custody—Duties of parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S060.md)
- [RCW 13.34.062 RCW 13.34.062: Shelter care—Notice of custody and rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S062.md)
- [RCW 13.34.065 RCW 13.34.065: Shelter care—Hearing—Recommendation as to further need—Release.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S065.md)
- [RCW 13.34.067 RCW 13.34.067: Shelter care—Case conference—Service agreement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T13_C34_S067.md)

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