(1) A school-age provider must provide culturally and racially diverse learning opportunities. Diverse learning opportunities must be demonstrated by the provider's activities and materials that represent all children, families, and staff. A provider must use equipment and materials that include, but are not limited to:
(a) Diverse dolls, books, pictures, games, or materials that do not reinforce stereotypes;
(b) Diverse music from many cultures in children's primary languages; and
(c) A balance of different ethnic and cultural groups, ages, abilities, family styles, and genders.
(2) A school-age provider must intervene appropriately to stop biased behavior displayed by children or adults including, but not limited to:
(a) Redirecting an inappropriate conversation or behavior;
(b) Being aware of situations that may involve bias and responding appropriately; and
(c) Refusing to ignore bias.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.216.055 and
43.216.065. WSR 21-10-035, § 110-301-0160, filed 4/27/21, effective 6/1/21.]