WSR 25-15-024

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

DEPARTMENT OF

SERVICES FOR THE BLIND

[Filed July 8, 2025, 8:52 a.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: Updating and clarifying existing chapter 67-16 WAC, general administration for the department of services for the blind, all sections.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: Chapter 74.18 RCW; P.L. 113-128 and 34 C.F.R. Part 361.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Simplifying WAC with more clear definitions and processes will allow clarity for those who are required to be background checked. We are also aligning with other state agencies that work with the vulnerable population.

Process for Developing New Rule: Not a new rule; making updates to reflect current state guidelines on background checks, providing clear definitions, and aligning with other state WAC.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Yvonne Verbraak, P.O. Box 40933, Olympia, WA 98504-0933, phone 360-725-3834, fax 360-407-0679, email yvonne.verbraak@dsb.wa.gov, website www.dsb.wa.gov; or Tricia Eyerly, 506 North 40th Avenue, Suite 102, Yakima, WA 98908, phone 509-575-2420, fax 509-454-4125, email tricia.eyerly@dsb.wa.gov, website www.dsb.wa.gov.

July 8, 2025

Yvonne Verbraak

Executive Assistant