SB 5498 - DIGEST
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Creates the department of children, youth, and families.

Creates the office of innovation and alignment, within the office of the governor, with the primary duties and focus on developing and presenting a plan for the establishment of the department of children, youth, and families.

Transitions the office of innovation and alignment from the office of the governor to be an office within the department of children, youth, and families.

Abolishes the department of early learning and transfers its powers, duties, and functions to the department of children, youth, and families.

Transfers the powers, duties, and functions of the department of social and health services, pertaining to child welfare services under chapters 13.34, 13.36, 13.38, 13.50, 13.60, 13.64, 26.33, 26.44, 74.13, 74.13A, 74.14B, 74.14C, and 74.15 RCW, to the department of children, youth, and families.