SB 5650-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Requires the department to implement, as part of the required training and continuing education, food safety training integrated into the curriculum that meets the standards established by the state board of health pursuant to chapter 69.06 RCW.

Provides that 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 if they receive information or training regarding safe food handling practices from the employer before providing food handling or service for the adult family home 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 before June 30, 2005, must maintain continuing education of one-half hour per year to maintain food handling and safety training.

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