WAC 110-300-0030. Nondiscrimination

(1) Early learning programs are defined by state law as places of public accommodation that must: (a) Not discriminate in employment practices or client services based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, honorably discharged veteran or military status, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, or ability. For the purposes of this chapter, "sex" means gender and "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and gender expression or identity, also referred to as SOGIE, and includes all persons who identify as LGBTQIA+; and (b) Comply with the requirements of the WLAD, chapter 49.60 RCW, and the ADA. (2) An early learning program must have a written nondiscrimination policy addressing at least the factors listed in subsection (1) of this section.