March 11, 2025

Scheduled Hearing Dates: 
March 11, 2025 10:00am

Rule-Making Hearing Docket

Please note: The public hearing on March 11, 2025, will be held online for those interested in attending. Meeting details are as follows:

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Rule Title/Subject Contact Person Washington State Register Citations

WACs 388-112A-1240 & 388-112A-1250

WAC 388-112A-1240 What are the minimum qualifications for an instructor for core basic, population specific, on-the-job, residential care administrator, nurse delegation core, and specialized diabetes trainings? and 388-112A-1250 What are the minimum qualifications for community instructors for adult education training using DSHS curriculum? The proposed changes do not affect the separate Department of Social and Health Services (department) contract required to be a nurse delegator, and all other instructor requirements for nurse delegation and adult education are maintained.

Jovi Sanchez (360) 725-2254

Preproposal notice filed as WSR 24-22-012
Proposed rule filed as WSR 25-04-083     
Hearing Date: March 11, 2025

WACs 388-101-3020 & 388-101-30201

This rule making is necessary to help the regulated community comply with the rules by providing clear language about Certified Community Residential Services and Supports (CCRSS) compliance and infection control practices.

Debra Hoeman
(360) 725-3210

Preproposal notice filed as WSR 23-13-042
Proposed rule filed as WSR 25-04-078     
Hearing Date: March 11, 2025

Chapters 388-400, 388-424, 388-436 & 388-466 WAC

The department is proposing to amend the following WAC sections: WAC 388-400-0030, “Who is eligible for refugee cash assistance?”, 388-424-0001, “Citizenship and immigration status – Definitions.”, 388-424-0006, “Citizenship and alien status – Date of entry.”, 388-424-0007, “Citizenship and alien status – Armed services or veteran status.”, 388-424-0015, “Immigration eligibility restrictions for the SFA, ABD cash, and PWA programs.”, 388-424-0020, “How does my alien status impact my eligibility for federally funded Basic Food benefits?”, 388-424-0030, “How does my immigration status impact my eligibility for state-funded benefits under the food assistance program?”, 388-436-0002, “If my family has an emergency, can I get help from DSHS to get or keep our housing or utilities?”, 388-466-0005, “Immigration status requirements for refugee cash assistance.”, 388-466-0120, “Refugee cash assistance (RCA).”, and 388-466-0150, “Refugee employment and training services.”

Melissa Kenney (360) 764-3272

Roanne Harris
(360) 870-8059

Preproposal notice filed as WSR 24-11-138
Proposed rules filed as WSR 25-03-044
Hearing Date: March 11, 2025

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