Section 170-296A-1200. Background checks.

(1) The license applicant or licensee must submit a completed background check form and obtain an authorization (clearance) from the department consistent with the requirements of chapter 170-06 WAC for each of the following:

(a) The license applicant;

(b) The licensee;

(c) Each new staff person or volunteer age sixteen or older;

(d) Each individual age sixteen or older residing in the home;

(e) Each individual age sixteen or older who moves into the home; and

(f) Any individual age sixteen or older who may have unsupervised access to children in care.

(2)(a) Effective through June 30, 2012, any individual who must undergo a background check under chapter 170-06 WAC and who has resided in Washington state for less than three years must complete the department fingerprint process.

(b) Effective July 1, 2012, each individual seeking a first time DEL background check must undergo a fingerprint-based FBI background check. See RCW 43.215.215.

(3) The licensee must keep background check authorization letters from the department on file for each individual listed in this section. Effective July 1, 2012, a licensee must keep a copy of the department authorization or certification for each primary staff person, assistant, or volunteer who works in the licensed home.

(4) The licensee must not allow any individual who has not been authorized by the department to have unsupervised access to the children in care at any time.

(5) The licensee must verify annually that each individual who is required to have a background check under this section has either obtained a department clearance or has applied for a department background check. The verification must be submitted with the licensee's annual license fee and declarations required under WAC 170-296A-1450.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, 43.43.832(6), chapter 43.215 RCW, 2011 c 293 [c 295], and 2011 c 297. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-1200, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.]

RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, 43.43.832(6), chapter 43.215 RCW, 2011 c 293 [c 295], and 2011 c 297. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-1200, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.

Rules

170-06,170-06,