5393-S AMH FARI WICM 823

SSB 5393 - H AMD 1434

By Representative Farivar

WITHDRAWN 04/26/2025

On page 2, line 12, after "2027," insert "but not before April 1, 2026,"

On page 2, line 14, after "(2)" strike "and (3)" and insert "through (4)"

On page 2, after line 30, insert the following:

"(4) When transitioning individuals affected by the closure required in subsection (1) of this section the department shall:

(a) Offer each individual resident a meaningful choice of appropriate alternative placements;

(b) Prioritize client choice, autonomy, individual preferences, medical and behavioral health care needs, and opportunities for community integration;

(c) Develop individualized transition plans in collaboration with each resident and their family or legal guardian, caregivers, and support providers;

(d) Coordinate closely with other state agencies, local entities, health care providers, and community stakeholders to ensure seamless transitions;

(e) Provide or contract for all necessary assessments, planning, relocation expenses, housing modifications, staff training, crisis support, and related transition activities; and

(f) Implement robust oversight and accountability measures related to the transitions, and regularly monitor transition outcomes, as well as individual well-being and satisfaction."

On page 5, after line 34, insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 7. (1) The department of social and health services shall, in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, submit a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature on December 1, 2025, June 1, 2026, December 1, 2026, June 1, 2027, June 1, 2028, and annually thereafter that provides the information described in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) The report required under subsection (1) of this section must include the following:

(a) A point in time description of the capacity for all residential settings for clients of the developmental disabilities administration within the department of social and health services;

(b) The number of former residents who have transitioned out of the Rainier school after the effective date of this section and the type of setting that the person transitioned to, including additional transitions from the initial placement;

(c) The number of unexpected deaths of former residents who have transitioned out of the Rainier school after the effective date of this section and into other residential settings supported by the developmental disabilities administration;

(d) The geographic distribution of residential placements across all existing residential placements for clients of the developmental disabilities administration within the department of social and health services; and

(e) Information regarding former Rainier school employees who have transitioned to other state employment, left the industry, or transitioned to private sector employment after the effective date of this section.

(3) This section expires July 1, 2030.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 8. A new section is added to chapter 43.382 RCW to read as follows:

(1) By November 1, 2028, and in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, the office of the developmental disability ombuds shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of the legislature that includes summaries of resident, parent, and guardian feedback regarding transition of residents out of the Rainier school following the effective date of this section.

(2) This section expires July 1, 2029."

Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT: Requires that Rainier School not close before April 1, 2026.

Outlines requirements for the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) related to transitioning individuals from the Rainier School to other settings. Provides, specifically, requirements for the DSHS to: prioritize certain factors in transitioning affected individuals; develop individualized transition plans for transitioning residents; coordinate with other agencies, entities, providers, and stakeholders; provide or contract for necessary transition related activities and supports; and implement robust oversight and accountability measures related to transitions and regularly monitor outcomes.

Requires the DSHS to provide regular reports to the Legislature until June 1, 2030, detailing information regarding: (1) residential capacity for individuals with developmental disabilities; (2) the number of people who have transitioned out of the Rainier School and the settings that they transition to; (3) The number of unexpected deaths of former residents who have transitioned out of the Rainier School and into other residential settings supported by the DSHS; (4) the geographic distribution of residential placements for individuals with developmental disabilities; and (5) information regarding former employees of the Rainier School.

Requires the Office of the Developmental Disability Ombuds to submit a report to the appropriate committees of the Legislature that includes summaries of resident, parent, and guardian feedback regarding transition of residents out of the Rainier School.

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