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Washington State Accessibility Standard for Information Technology

RCW 43.06.400; OCIO Policy 188

Digital Accessibility: 65/100 (good) 65/100
WCAG Standard
2.0 AA
Applies To
State agencies
Enforcement
Audit
Private Right of Action
No

Summary

Washington State's RCW 43.06.400 and OCIO Policy 188 require state agency websites and IT systems to conform to WCAG 2.0 Level AA (updating to 2.1 AA). The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) sets the accessibility standard and monitors agency compliance.

Scope & Coverage

Covers Websites
Yes
Enacted
2009
Last Amended
2023

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