2.21.4102    POLICY AND OBJECTIVES

(1) The rules in this subchapter establish the minimum requirements for providing reasonable accommodations, reasonable modifications, and equally effective communication for persons with disabilities as for persons without disabilities consistent with:

(a) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA);

(b) ADA Amendments Act of 2008;

(c) Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA);

(d) Montana Human Rights Act, Title 49, MCA;

(e) Governmental Code of Fair Practices provided in Title 49, chapter 3, MCA; and

(f) Rights of Persons with Disabilities provided in Title 49, chapter 4, MCA.

(2) This subchapter covers all agencies in Montana's executive branch except:

(a) the Montana University System;

(b) the Montana State Fund;

(c) elected officials;

(d) personal staff of elected officials; and

(e) any other position specifically excluded under 2-18-103 and 2-18-104, MCA.

History: 2-18-102, MCA; IMP, 2-18-102, 49-2-101, 49-2-303, 49-3-101, 49-3-201, MCA; NEW, 2011 MAR p. 1668, Eff. 8/26/11.