Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research | BILL ANALYSIS |
Early Learning & Human Services Committee |
HB 2389
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Brief Description: Concerning the definition of school-age child for purposes of school-age child care.
Sponsors: Representatives Kagi, Walsh, Jinkins, Kilduff and Moscoso.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 1/19/16
Staff: Ashley Paintner (786-7120).
Background:
The Department of Early Learning (DEL) oversees child care licensing for school-age child care, which includes programs that operate before and after school and during the summer and over holiday breaks. School-age child care currently serves children beginning at age 5 until they reach their twelfth birthday. The DEL serves approximately 11,800 full-time students and 24,500 part-time students through school-age child care programs.
Summary of Bill:
The definition of "school-age child" includes children 5 years of age through 12 years of age.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: None.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.