HB 1545-S - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/08/05)

Requires the department to implement, as part of the required training and continuing education, food safety training and testing integrated into the curriculum that meets the standards established by the state board of health pursuant to chapter 69.06 RCW. Individual food handler permits are not required for persons who begin working in an adult family home after June 30, 2005, and successfully complete the basic and modified-basic caregiver training, provided they receive information or training regarding safe food handling practices from the employer prior to providing food handling or service for the clients. Documentation that the information or training has been provided to the individual must be kept on file by the employer.

Provides that licensed adult family home providers or employees who hold individual food handler permits prior to June 30, 2005, will be required to maintain continuing education of .5 hours per year in order to maintain food handling and safety training.

Provides that, except for the food safety training standards adopted by the state board of health under RCW 69.06.010, the provisions of chapter 69.06 RCW do not apply to persons who work in adult family homes and successfully complete training and continuing education as required by this act.