SB 5776-S - DIGEST |
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) |
Requires the department to adopt rules by December 1, 2007, establishing a review process for modifications to foster care maintenance payments that are disputed by foster parents. |
Declares that the rules must establish a review process within the department in which parties may present evidence that would tend to support a particular foster care maintenance payment level. |
Provides that the rules must also establish a process for applying for review, before an administrative law judge, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, of the department's decision in its internal review process. |
Provides that the evidence that is the subject of the administrative law judge's review shall be limited to the evidence that was presented in the department's internal review process. |
Declares that nothing in this act shall be construed to create in any person an entitlement to financial assistance. |