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Setting the record straight: the role of NPAs

by WFIS | Dec 15, 2022 | Legislation and Policy, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News

The Seattle Times article “Invisible Schools,” initially printed in late November, caused unnecessary stress for private schools. The report made no distinction between approved private schools that act as NonPublic Agencies (NPAs) and health organizations...

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