WSR 98-08-075
PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY
DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
(Economic Services Administration)
[Filed March 31, 1998, 3:45 p.m.]
Subject of Possible Rule Making: Amendments to WAC 388-290-090, 388-290-055, and related sections in chapter 388-290 WAC, Subsidized child care
Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.04.050, 74.13.0903, and Public Law 104-193, Sections 407 and 605
Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: To clarify currently existing rules regarding client eligibility based on income, household size, and the types of activities for which child care subsidies can be paid
Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: None
Process for Developing New Rule: The Department of Social and Health Services will continue to work with stakeholders in the rule-making process, including child care advocates, child care providers, and other state providers
Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Roger Long, Program Manager, Department of Social and Health Services, WorkFirst Division, P.O. Box 45480, Olympia, WA 98504, phone (360) 413-3256, FAX (360) 413-3482, TTY (360) 413-3001, e-mail longrv@dshs.wa.gov
March 30, 1998
Edith M. Rice, Chief
Office of Legal Affairs