WSR 23-18-013

PREPROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INQUIRY

DEPARTMENT OF

CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES

[Filed August 24, 2023, 2:00 p.m.]

Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 110-148-1326 Can I get a license to care for a specific child, and what are the requirements?, and other related rules.

Statutes Authorizing the Agency to Adopt Rules on this Subject: RCW 74.15.125.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: WAC 110-148-1326 does not currently give department of children, youth, and families the authority to issue child-specific licenses to an Indian child's family or extended family member with children in the custody of an Indian tribe or the tribe's child placing agency. This authority is now required by SB 5683.

Other Federal and State Agencies that Regulate this Subject and the Process Coordinating the Rule with These Agencies: Not applicable.

Process for Developing New Rule: Collaborative.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Ann Radcliffe, phone 253-341-2325, email ann.radcliffe@dcyf.wa.gov.

August 24, 2023

Brenda Villarreal

Rules Coordinator