WSR 15-20-070 PROPOSED RULES DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING [Filed October 2, 2015, 11:38 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 15-16-046.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 170-100-030 Definitions and 170-100-040 Process for allocating or awarding funds.
Hearing Location(s): Mount Vernon Department of Early Learning (DEL) Office, Swinomish Channel Room, 900 East College Way, Suite 100, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, on November 10, 2015, at 1 p.m.; and at the Bellevue Library, Room 4, 1111 110th Avenue N.E., Bellevue, WA 98004, on November 10, 2015, at 7 p.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: Not earlier than November 10, 2015.
Submit Written Comments to: Rules Coordinator, DEL, P.O. Box 40970, Olympia, WA 98504-0970, e-mail rules@del.wa.gov, fax (360) 725-4925, by November 10, 2015.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact DEL rules coordinator by November 2, 2015, (360) 725-4670.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: The purpose of these proposed rules is to remove the term "nonsectarian" from the listed sections and to further elaborate on the types of organizations that can participate in the early childhood education and assistance program (ECEAP).
Reasons Supporting Proposal: The Early Start Act made statutory changes to ECEAP, specifically removing the word "nonsectarian" from RCW 43.215.415 and 43.215.430. All organizations can now participate in ECEAP so long as the organization's program is free from religious instruction, activities or symbolism. The proposed rules will remove the "nonsectarian" term as well and elaborate on the types of organizations that can participate in ECEAP.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 43.215 RCW.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: DEL, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Nicole Rose, Assistant Director for QPPG, DEL State Office, P.O. Box 40970, Olympia, WA 98504, (360) 725-4665; Implementation and Enforcement: DEL licensing offices, statewide.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The proposed rules are not expected to impose new costs on businesses that are required to comply. If the rules result in costs, those costs are not expected to be "more than minor" as defined in chapter 19.85 RCW.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. DEL is not among the agencies listed as required to comply with RCW 34.05.328.
October 2, 2014 [2015]
Ross Hunter
Director
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 07-20-034, filed 9/25/07, effective 10/26/07)
WAC 170-100-030 Definitions.
(1) "Contractor" means a ((nonsectarian)) public or private organization that contracts with the department of early learning to provide local early childhood education and assistance services.
(2) "Department" means the department of early learning.
(3) "Director" means the director of the department of early learning.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 06-18-085, filed 9/5/06, effective 9/5/06)
WAC 170-100-040 Process for allocating or awarding funds.
(1) Public or private ((nonsectarian)) organizations are eligible to apply for funding as early childhood education and assistance programs. These organizations may include, but are not limited to, school districts, educational service districts, community and technical colleges, local governments, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and sectarian organizations providing that the early childhood education and assistance program is free from religious instruction, activities, or symbolism.
(2) Funds shall be awarded on a competitive basis or allocated by the department, consistent with the amount allocated by the legislature.
(3) An applicant must use the application procedures established by the department.
(4) Successful applicants will be awarded a contract with the department. This contract must be signed by an official with authority to bind the recipient.
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