1. (1) RPSs must have a license for their living accommodations to provide care on a 24-hour basis to residential students, except as outlined in RCW 74.15.325.

2. (2) The department:

   1. (a) Will license the living accommodations provided by the RPSs as outlined in RCW 74.15.325 when applicants, their personnel, and their living accommodations meet the licensing regulations contained in this chapter; and

   2. (b) May allow exceptions to the licensing requirement for RPSs when:

      1. (i) They are accredited through a body approved by the state board of education (SBE); and
      2. (ii) The accreditation covers the living accommodations.

3. (3) Licenses are valid for:

   1. (a) Three-year periods;
   2. (b) The individual or entity named on the license; and
   3. (c) The specific address listed on the license.

[Statutory Authority: 2023 c 441 s 3, RCW 74.15.020, and chapter 43.216 RCW. WSR 26-03-054, s 110-146-0050, filed 1/15/26, effective 2/15/26.]