Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 28B Higher Education - Chapter 28B.04 Displaced Homemaker Act

• 28B.04.010 Short title
  This chapter may be known and cited as the "displaced homemaker act."[1979 c 73 § 1.] ...
• 28B.04.020 Legislative findings -- Purpose
  The legislature finds that homemakers are an unrecognized part of the workforce who make an invaluable contribution to the strength, durability, and purpose of our ...
• 28B.04.030 Definitions
  Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Board" means the state board for community and technical ...
• 28B.04.040 Multipurpose service centers -- Contracts for -- Rules embodying standards for -- Funds for
  (1) The board, in consultation with state and local governmental agencies, community groups, and local and national organizations concerned with displaced homemakers, shall receive applications ...
• 28B.04.050 Multipurpose service centers -- Referral to services by -- Displaced homemakers as staff
  (1) Each center contracted for under this chapter shall include or provide information and referral to the following services: (a) Job counseling services which shall: ...
• 28B.04.060 Contracting for specific programs
  The board may contract, where appropriate, with public or private nonprofit groups or organizations serving the needs of displaced homemakers for programs designed to: (1) ...
• 28B.04.080 Consultation and cooperation with other agencies -- Agency report of available services and funds therefor -- Board as clearinghouse for information and resources
  (1) The board shall consult and cooperate with the department of social and health services; the higher education coordinating board; the superintendent of public instruction; ...
• 28B.04.085 Displaced homemaker program advisory committee
  (1) The executive coordinator of the board shall establish an advisory committee, to be known as the displaced homemaker program advisory committee. (2) The advisory ...
• 28B.04.090 Considerations when awarding contracts
  In the awarding of contracts under this chapter, consideration shall be given to need, geographic location, population ratios, and the extent of existing services.[1979 c ...
• 28B.04.100 Percentage of funding for centers or program to be provided by administering organization
  Thirty percent of the funding for the centers and programs under this chapter shall be provided by the organization administering the center or program. Contributions ...
• 28B.04.110 Acceptance and use of contributions authorized -- Qualifications
  The board may, in carrying out this chapter, accept, use, and dispose of contributions of money, services, and property: PROVIDED, That funds generated within individual ...
• 28B.04.120 Discrimination prohibited
  No person in this state, on the ground of sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical ...

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