Washington Statutes
§ 71A.16.020 — Eligibility for services—Rules.
Washington § 71A.16.020
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Wash. Rev. Code § 71A.16.020 (2026).
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(1)A person is eligible for services under this title if the secretary finds that the person has a developmental disability as defined in RCW 71A.10.020 .
(2)The secretary may adopt rules further defining and implementing the criteria in the definition of "developmental disability" under RCW 71A.10.020 . Beginning July 1, 2025, the administration may not use intelligence quotient scores as a determinant of developmental disability. The administration shall maintain eligibility for the administration's services for any persons determined eligible after the age of 18 who were determined eligible using an intelligence quotient score under criteria in place prior to July 1, 2025. The administration shall not disenroll any client upon review at 18 years old who is determined to be eligible b
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Legislative History
[2022 c 277 s 3;1988 c 176 s 402.]
Nearby Sections
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§ 71A.10.010
Legislative finding—Intent—1988 c 176.§ 71A.10.011
Intent—1995 c 383.§ 71A.10.015
Declaration of policy.§ 71A.10.020
Definitions.§ 71A.10.030
Civil and parental rights not affected.§ 71A.10.040
Protection from discrimination.§ 71A.10.050
Appeal of department actions—Right to.§ 71A.10.060
Notice by secretary.§ 71A.10.070
Secretary's duty to consult.§ 71A.10.901
Saving—1988 c 176.Cite This Page — Counsel Stack
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Washington § 71A.16.020, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/wa/71A.16.020.