Subject of Possible Rule Making: Update Title 110 WAC to better address the needs of and promote culturally relevant service delivery to LGBTQ+ children and youth. "LGBTQ" includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities. Updates are anticipated, but may not be limited to, chapters 110-145, 110-147, and 110-148 WAC. Nonsubstantive, technical corrections may also be made.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The department of children, youth, and families (DCYF) is charged with safeguarding the health, safety, and well-being of the children and youth that it serves. Rules are necessary to better prevent harassment, discrimination, and other treatment that undermines the self-esteem, health, and physical, mental, and social well-being of LGBTQ+ children and youth who participate in programs administered by the department.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: DCYF will engage with Governor Inslee's LGBTQ commission during rule development.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting DCYF Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 40975, phone 360-902-7956, fax 360-902-7903, email dcyf.rulescoordinator@dcyf.wa.gov, website www.dcyf.wa.gov, https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/practice/policy-laws-rules/rule-making/participate/online.