The rules writing process is open to the public. The public is welcome to take part in helping us write rules. Rules are also known as regulations, Washington Administrative Code, or WAC. The rule-making process includes public notices and workshops, and usually a public hearing before a rule becomes final.
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Current Rules in Progress
Rules workshop for reviewing draft rule language for Chapter 246-810 WAC
The Department of Health hosted several workshops to review updates made to the proposed draft rules language for chapter 246-810 WAC. The revised draft language incorporates stakeholder feedback received from previous workshops and simplifies the proposed coursework requirements for certified and licensed agency affiliated counselors.
The Department of Health will host one more workshop to review draft rule language for chapter 246-810 WAC. The newest revisions have changes to the coursework requirements for certified counselors and certified advisers, which will be the primary focus of the July workshop.
Workshop Information
July 31, 2024 at noon
You do not need to register in advance to participate in the workshop. You can join using the meeting link or phone number listed below.
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Meeting ID: 223 030 955 522
Passcode: Vao6Nd
Dial in by phone
+1 564-999-2000,,96315276#United States, Olympia
Phone conference ID: 963 152 76#
Upcoming Workshop
| Date and Time | Topic | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2024 | Coursework requirements for certified counselors and certified advisers |
Past Workshops
| Date and Time | Topic | Materials |
|---|---|---|
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May 13, 15 and 21, 2024 |
Draft language for student interns, certified counselors and certified advisers, and coursework requirements for the new certified and licensed AAC credentials. |
Chapter 246-810 WAC Draft Language (PDF) |
| June 17, 2024 | Updates to draft language for student interns, CAAC and LAAC coursework requirements, and overall chapter language modernization. |
Health Equity Continuing Education Requirements
The Department of Health amended WAC 246-810-027 and WAC 246-810-0298 and created a new section WAC 246-810-0299, to implement Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5229 (health equity continuing education) adding health equity CE to licensure requirements for certified counselors.
- CR-102 filed on August 1, 2023, as WSR #23-16-128 (PDF)
- CR-103 filed on November 3, 2023 as WSR #23-23-033 (PDF)