Using respectful language (R 2021-08)

The purpose of this rule is to amend WAC 284-50-330 (leg.wa.gov) to reflect respectful language as identified under current law by replacing references to “handicapped persons” with references to “individuals with disabilities."

Adopted rule

• CR-103 for R 2021-08 (PDF, 202.38 KB)
• Concise Explanatory Statement for R 2021-08 (PDF, 138.33 KB)

Proposed rulemaking

• CR-102 for R 2021-08 (PDF, 290.09 KB)

Stakeholder draft released July 8, 2021

• First stakeholder draft for R 2021-08 (PDF, 179.56 KB)

Notice to start rulemaking 

• CR-101 for R 2021-08 (PDF, 105.61 KB)

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