2191-S AMH SCOT LANH 063

SHB 2191 - H AMD 642

By Representative Scott

ADOPTED 02/11/2014

    Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 1.  A new section is added to chapter 43.215 RCW to read as follows:

    (1) Before requiring any alterations to a child care facility due to inconsistencies with requirements in chapter 19.27 RCW, the department shall:

    (a) Consult with the city or county enforcement official; and

    (b) Receive written verification from the city or county enforcement official that the alteration is required.

    (2) The department's consultation with the city or county enforcement official is limited to licensed child care space.

    (3) Unless there is imminent danger to children or staff, the department may not modify, suspend, or revoke a child care license or business activities while the department is waiting to:

    (a) Consult with the city or county enforcement official under subsection (1)(a) of this section; or

    (b) Receive written verification from the city or county enforcement official that the alteration is required under subsection (1)(b) of this section.

    (4) For the purposes of this section, "child care facility" means a family day care home, school-age care, and child day care center."

     Correct the title.

EFFECT:

· Adds that the Department of Early Learning must receive written verification from the city or county enforcement official before requiring any alterations to a child care facility.

· Defines "child care facility" as a family day care home, school-age care, and child day care center.  

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