Update: COVID-19 Pandemic Response Updates: Suspensions and Emergency Rule Filings

Developmental Disabilities Administration

December 11, 2020

COVID-19 Pandemic Response Updates: Suspensions and Emergency Rule Filings

Some training timelines are suspended under the COVID-19 Pandemic State of Emergency Proclamation 20-05. These RCW/WACs remain suspended until Jan.19, 2021. As a result, 40-hour DDA CORE/BASIC training, 30 hours of populations - specific training and 12 hours continuing education training remain suspended.  

All four caucus leaders have extend these training related statutory waivers and suspensions until 11:59 p.m., Jan. 19, 2021.  

DSHS is filing an emergency rule to reset the date of hire and reset training timelines. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

2020 Statutory Waiver Extensions Letter

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