(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.