H-1160.1

HOUSE BILL 1549

ByRepresentatives Klippert and Dent

AN ACT Relating to child care licensing assistance; and adding a new section to chapter 43.216 RCW.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 43.216 RCW to read as follows:

At the request of a prospective licensee considering or in the process of becoming licensed as an agency under this chapter, the department shall:

(1) Meet with the individual to explain the licensure requirements; and

(2) Inspect the physical space that is contemplated for licensure and inform the prospective licensee of:

(a) Any changes needed to the physical space that are required for licensure; and

(b) Any other existing barriers to licensure.

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