Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research	BILL ANALYSIS
Health Care Committee

HB 2444

Brief Description:  Specifying qualifications for adult family home providers and resident managers.

Sponsors:  Representatives Darneille, Campbell, Jarrett, Gombosky, Lovick, Ruderman, Pflug, Haigh and Kenney.

Brief Summary of Bill

$Adult family home operators and resident managers can meet minimum educational requirements with a United States high school diploma, general educational development certificate, or an English or translated government document from other enumerated official institutions.

Hearing Date:  2/1/02

Staff:  Dave Knutson (786‑7146).

Background:

Adult family home operators and resident managers must meet minimum education requirements with a United States high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.

Summary of Bill:

Adult family home operators and resident managers can meet minimum educational requirements with a United States high school diploma, general educational development certificate, or an English or translated government document from other enumerated official institutions.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Not Requested.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.