(1) The rules in this subchapter establish the minimum requirements for providing reasonable accommodations, reasonable modifications, and equally effective communication for persons with disabilities as for persons without disabilities consistent with:
- (a) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA);
- (b) ADA Amendments Act of 2008;
- (c) Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA);
- (d) Montana Human Rights Act, Title 49, MCA;
- (e) Governmental Code of Fair Practices provided in Title 49, chapter 3, MCA; and
- (f) Rights of Persons with Disabilities provided in Title 49, chapter 4, MCA.
(2) This subchapter covers all agencies in Montana's executive branch except:
- (a) the Montana University System;
- (b) the Montana State Fund;
- (c) elected officials;
- (d) personal staff of elected officials; and
- (e) any other position specifically excluded under 2-18-103 and 2-18-104, MCA.
Authorizing statute(s): 2-18-102, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 2-18-102, 49-2-101, 49-2-303, 49-3-101, 49-3-201, MCA
History: NEW, 2011 MAR p. 1668, Eff. 8/26/11.