1. (1) RPSs with living accommodations and places of public accommodation must:

   1. (a) Comply with chapter 49.60 RCW and federal laws regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);
   2. (b) Support and engage students in the RPSs care with dignity and respect regardless of their actual or perceived race, ethnicity, disability, religion, culture, or SOGIE; and

   3. (c) Have policies and procedures approved by the department that:

      1. (i) Outline their living accommodations;
      2. (ii) Connect students with resources; and
      3. (iii) Support the student's needs regarding disability status, religion, actual or perceived race, ethnicity, culture, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
2. (2) RPSs that are not places of public accommodation, including education facilities operated or maintained by a bona fide religious or sectarian institution, are exempt from subsection (1)(b) and (c) of this section and must provide proof of this status to be excluded, per RCW 49.60.040.

[Statutory Authority: 2023 c 441 s 3, RCW 74.15.020, and chapter 43.216 RCW. WSR 26-03-054, s 110-146-0040, filed 1/15/26, effective 2/15/26.]