1. (1) The superintendent of public instruction will include in the calculation of PSES compliance of those staff that are coded in programs 01, 09, or 97 to one of the following duty root and activity code combinations:

   • Duty root 39 – All activities – Orientation and mobility specialist;

   • Duty root 42 – All activities – Counselor;

   • Duty root 43 – All activities – Occupational therapist;

   • Duty root 44 – All activities – Social worker;

   • Duty root 45 – All activities – Speech, language pathology/audio;

   • Duty root 46 – All activities – Psychologists;

   • Duty root 47 – All activities – Nurse;

   • Duty root 48 – All activities – Physical therapist;

   • Duty root 49 – All activities – Behavior therapist;

   • Duty root 64 – All activities – Contractor ESA;

   • Duty root 96 – Activity 24 – Family engagement coordinator;

   • Duty roots 91 – 99 – Activity 25 – Pupil management and safety;

   • Duty roots 91 – 99 – Activity 26 – Health/related services.

2. (2) S-275 data as of the published apportionment cutoff dates in January, March, and June will be considered in the calculation.
3. (3) Districts must prioritize funding allocated for PSES staff to staff who hold a valid ESA certificate appropriate for that role.
4. (4) Staff coded to the above duty roots and activity codes in program 21 will be multiplied by the annual percentage of students receiving special education instruction used in the determination of 3121 revenue for inclusion in the compliance calculation.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.300.072 and 28A.150.290. WSR 24-14-074, § 392-122-440, filed 6/28/24, effective 7/29/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 28A.150.260. WSR 22-24-029, § 392-122-440, filed 11/30/22, effective 12/31/22.]