WSR 16-03-056

AGENDA

DEPARTMENT OF

EARLY LEARNING

[Filed January 19, 2016, 10:13 a.m.]

The department of early learning (DEL) prepares a semi-annual rule-making agenda in January and July each year to let the public know about DEL rule changes that are underway or planned. DEL rules are part of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and permanent DEL rules can be found online at Title 170 WAC. Find current information about department rule-making activity online at DEL Rules Under Development. See additional notes following the table.

Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda Under RCW 34.05.314

February 1 through July 31, 2016


Subject Matter and Authority	WAC Chapter or Sections	Description DEL Rules Under Development on the DEL web site has current information on these rules.	Emergency Rules (CR-103E)	Preproposal Notice (CR-101)	Proposed Rule (CR-102) and Public Hearings or Expedited Rule (CR-105)	Permanent Rule (CR-103P)
Early childhood education and assistance program (ECEAP) and licensing minimum standards alignment. RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, chapter 43.215 RCW.	Chapters 170-06, 170-12, 170-100, 170-290, 170-295, 170-296A, 170-297 WAC; and new WAC chapter	Rule making to implement a single set of licensing standards for child care and ECEAP.	None	WSR 15-16-046	July 2016 (estimate)	November 2016
DEL rules—General. RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, chapter 43.215 RCW.	All chapters of Title 170 WAC	DEL may revise its rules to update, streamline, and improve efficiencies across all programs it administers.	To be determined	WSR 15-16-046	To be determined	To be determined
Subsidy technical corrections and separating child care subsidy program eligibility from benefit calculation. RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, chapter 43.215 RCW.	Chapter 170-290 WAC	Technical corrections to subsidy program rules. Separating child care subsidy program eligibility from benefit calculation allows consumers to complete the application process prior to choosing a child care provider. This will simplify and streamline the application process and make it more efficient and user friendly for families.	None	WSR 15-16-046	February 2016 (estimate)	April 2016 (estimate)
Early intervention programs. RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, chapter 43.215 RCW.	New WAC chapter	Adopting a new DEL chapter of Title 170 WAC regarding the early support for infants and toddlers (ESIT) program.	None	WSR 13-04-074	February 2016 (estimate)	To be determined
Implementing early achievers participation requirements. RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, chapter 43.215 RCW.	Chapter 170-290 WAC	Update and create new rules to ensure the working connections child care program implements early achievers participation requirements for existing and new providers to be eligible for subsidy and to also develop remedial activities procedures for existing providers.	To be determined	WSR 15-16-046	March/April 2016 (estimate)	July 2016
Updating rules to develop protocols for early achiever providers. RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, chapter 43.215 RCW.	Chapter 170-290 WAC	Developing rules to prioritize resources to assist providers in early achievers increase from level 2 to 3 by creating a substitution pool, developing need-based grants, developing materials and assessments in other languages, and developing flexible technical assistance and coaching structures.	To be determined	WSR 15-16-046	March/April 2016 (estimate)	August 2016

Notes:

The DEL semi-annual rule-making agenda is prepared for information purposes only, and future dates or periods noted in this agenda are planning estimates that are subject to change. This agenda does not constitute a rule or rule-making action. Any errors or omissions in this agenda do not affect the actual DEL rules or rule-making notices filed with the office of the code reviser and published in the Washington State Register.

There may be additional DEL rule making that cannot be forecasted as the department adopts rules to implement new state laws, to meet federal requirements, or to meet unforeseen circumstances. Emergency rules noted, if any, are those in effect at the time this agenda was filed with the code reviser or were the last emergency rules filed prior to this agenda on the particular subject.

For more information about DEL rule making, or to join a mailing list to receive DEL rule notices and draft materials, please e-mail Rules@del.wa.gov, or write to DEL Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 40970, Olympia, WA 98504-0970.

CR means "code reviser." The legislature's office of the code reviser creates the rule-making notice forms used and filed by all state agencies.

CR-101 is a preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed under RCW 34.05.310.

CR-102 may be a proposed rule-making notice filed under RCW 34.05.320, a continuance notice under RCW 34.05.325, or a supplemental proposed rule-making notice under RCW 34.05.340.

CR-103E is an emergency rule-making order filed under RCW 34.05.350.

CR-103P is a permanent rule-making order filed under RCW 34.05.360.

CR-105 is an expedited rule-making notice filed under RCW 34.05.353.

WSR means "Washington State Register." The WSR numbers noted throughout this rules agenda are the official filing numbers assigned by the office of the code reviser and entered on materials filed for legal publication in the State Register.