The bill amends RCW 49.60.215 to clarify the liability of school districts regarding violations of the Washington law against discrimination. It specifies that a school district is not liable for the actions of its agents or employees unless the district itself commits a negligent act or omission that proximately causes the violation of discrimination. This change aims to provide a clearer framework for accountability while ensuring that school districts are not held liable for every discriminatory act committed by their employees.

Additionally, the bill includes several provisions related to service animals and public accommodations. It mandates that places of public accommodation must make reasonable modifications to allow individuals with disabilities to use service animals, including miniature horses, and outlines the responsibilities of service animal trainers. The bill also emphasizes that public accommodations cannot deny access based on stereotypes or generalizations about individuals with disabilities and establishes penalties for misrepresenting animals as service animals. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance protections for individuals with disabilities while balancing the responsibilities of public accommodations and school districts.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 49.60.215