Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 110-15-0003 Definitions, 110-15-0095 When benefits start, and 110-15-0109 Reapplication; other related rules.

Reasons Why Rules on this Subject may be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: The early learning division is amending WAC language to implement ESSB 5752, section 15, related to revising requirements for newly eligible services. Currently, families can begin child care anytime during the 12-month eligibility period and will receive a full 12-month authorization for care from the date the care begins. However, under ESSB 5752, families will still receive a 12-month eligibility period, but the authorization for care will not be extended if care begins later in the eligibility period.

Interested parties can participate in the decision to adopt the new rule and formulation of the proposed rule before publication by contacting Christin James, phone 360-688-0479, email christin.james@dcyf.wa.gov, website www.dcyf.wa.gov; or Amy Emerson, phone 360-972-5385, email amy.emerson@dcyf.wa.gov, website www.dcyf.wa.gov.