Ready Website to Meet New Accessibility Standards

Public entities’ websites and mobile apps must meet new federal accessibility standards by either April 24, 2026, or April 26, 2027, depending on the size of the jurisdiction.

In April 2024, federal regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) were updated to include a new rule requiring that public entities’ web content and mobile apps conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (“WCAG”) 2.1 Level AA:

• All state and local governments are required to comply with the new rule.
• These standards ensure services, programs and activities offered digitally are accessible to individuals with disabilities making them more inclusive.

For more information about the new requirements and other relevant state and federal laws, see “Website Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities.”

Compliance Dates by Jurisdiction Size

• April 24, 2026: 50,000 or more persons
• April 26, 2027: 0 to 49,999 persons and special district governments