WSR 19-16-057

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

DEPARTMENT OF

CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES

[Filed July 30, 2019, 11:01 a.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Background checks.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 9.97.020, 43.43.830 through 43.43.838, 43.216.525, 43.216.555, and 74.15.030.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Rules are necessary to implement chapter 9.97 RCW, specifically application of certificates of restoration of opportunity and the exceptions thereto. RCW 9.97.020.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: United States Health and Human Services (HHS) requires certain individuals to undergo background checks in order to participate in federally funded programs administered by the department of children, youth, and families (DCYF). DCYF will consult with HHS staff during rule development.

Process for Developing New Rule: Collaborative.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Chris Parvin, P.O. Box 40975, Olympia, WA 98504-0975, phone 360-407-5501, email chris.parvin@dcyf.wa.gov, web site dcyf.wa.gov.

July 29, 2019

Brenda Villarreal

Rules Coordinator