WSR 15-16-044
AGENDA
DEPARTMENT OF
EARLY LEARNING
[Filed July 28, 2015, 3:56 p.m.]
Semi-Annual Rule-Making Agenda Under RCW 34.05.314
August 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016
The department of early learning (DEL) prepares a semi-annual rule-making agenda in January and July each year to let the public know about DEL rule changes that are underway or planned. DEL rules are part of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC), and permanent DEL rules can be found online at Title 170 WAC. Find current information about department rule-making activity online at DEL Rules Under Development. See additional notes following the table.
Subject
Matter
and
Authority
WAC Chapter
or Sections
Description
DEL Rules Under Development on the DEL web site has current information on these rules.
Emergency
Rules
(CR-103E)
Preproposal
Notice
(CR-101)
Proposed Rule (CR-102) and Public Hearings
or
Expedited Rule (CR-105)
Permanent
Rule
(CR-103P)
Early childhood education and assistance program (ECEAP) and licensing minimum standards alignment.
RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, chapter 43.215 RCW
Chapters 170-06, 170-12, 170-100, 170-290, 170-295, 170-296A, 170-297 WAC
Rule-making to implement a single set of licensing standards for child care and the early childhood education and assistance program.
None
To be determined
To be determined
To be determined
Department of early learning rules—General.
RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, chapter 43.215 RCW
All chapters of Title 170 WAC
DEL may revise its rules to update, streamline, and improve efficiencies across all programs it administers.
To be determined
WSR 14-05-046
To be determined
To be determined
Subsidy technical corrections.
RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, chapter 43.215 RCW
Chapter 170-290 WAC
Technical corrections to subsidy program rules.
None
WSR 13-07-051
To be determined
To be determined
Early intervention programs.
RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, Chapter 43.215 RCW
New WAC chapter
Adopting a new DEL chapter of Title 170 WAC regarding early intervention programs.
None
WSR 13-04-074
August/
September 2015
To be determined
Updating licensing rules to include further safe sleep requirements.
RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, chapter 43.215 RCW
Chapters 170-295 and 170-296A WAC
Updating licensing rules to include further safe sleep requirements to preserve health and safety in child care.
None
Filed 2/5/15 as WSR 15-01-007
Filed 6/30/15 as WSR 15-14-104 and 15-14-105
September 2015
Separating child care subsidy program eligibility from benefit calculation
RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, chapter 43.215 RCW
WAC 170-290-0003, 170-290-0005, 170-290-0012, 170-290-0095, 170-290-0135, 170-290-3665 and 170-290-3840, and adding new sections
Allows consumers to complete the application process prior to choosing a child care provider. This will simplify and streamline the application process and make it more efficient and user friendly for families.
 
Filed 2/26/15 as WSR 15-06-040
To be determined
To be determined
Updating rules regarding judicial review procedure.
RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, chapter 43.215 RCW
Chapter 170-03 WAC and potentially other chapters of Title 170 WAC
Updating and streamlining rules regarding procedure and process in review of administrative hearings initial orders.
None
To be determined
To be determined
To be determined
Notes:
The DEL semi-annual rule-making agenda is prepared for information purposes only, and future dates or periods noted in this agenda are planning estimates that are subject to change. This agenda does not constitute a rule or rule-making action. Any errors or omissions in this agenda do not affect the actual DEL rules or rule-making notices filed with the office of the code reviser and published in the Washington State Register.
There may be additional DEL rule making that cannot be forecasted as the department adopts rules to implement new state laws, to meet federal requirements, or to meet unforeseen circumstances. Emergency rules noted, if any, are those in effect at the time this agenda was filed with the code reviser or were the last emergency rules filed prior to this agenda on the particular subject.
For more information about DEL rule making, or to join a mailing list to receive DEL rule notices and draft materials, please e-mail Rules@del.wa.gov, or write to the DEL Rules Coordinator, P.O. Box 40970, Olympia, WA 98504-0970.
CR means "code reviser." The legislature's office of the code reviser creates the rule-making notice forms used and filed by all state agencies.
CR-101 is a preproposal statement of inquiry notice filed under RCW 34.05.310.
CR-102 may be a proposed rule-making notice filed under RCW 34.05.320, a continuance notice under RCW 34.05.325, or a supplemental proposed rule-making notice under RCW 34.05.340.
CR-103E is an emergency rule-making order filed under RCW 34.05.350.
CR-103P is a permanent rule-making order filed under RCW 34.05.360.
CR-105 is an expedited rule-making notice filed under RCW 34.05.353.
WSR means "Washington State Register." The WSR numbers noted throughout this rules agenda are the official filing numbers assigned by the office of the code reviser and entered on materials filed for legal publication in the State Register.
The DEL semi-annual rule-making agenda is prepared for information purposes only, and future dates or periods noted in this agenda are planning estimates that are subject to change. This agenda does not constitute a rule or rule-making action. Any errors or omissions in this agenda do not affect the actual DEL rules or rule-making notices filed with the office of the code reviser and published in the Washington State Register. There may be additional DEL rule making that cannot be forecasted as the department adopts rules to implement new state laws, to meet federal requirements, or to meet unforeseen circumstances.