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WA HB2317

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carolyn Eslick

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts part-day or school-day Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) and Head Start programs located in public school buildings or on public school property from child care licensing requirements

  • Adds this exemption to the existing list of programs not considered "agencies" subject to Department of Children, Youth, and Families licensing, which already includes programs operated by government units, tribal-licensed programs on reservations, and military reservation programs

  • Amends RCW 43.216.010, the definitions section governing early learning programs under the Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Legislative Description

Concerning early learning program licensing requirements.

Last Action

Delivered to Governor.

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2026
Early Learning & K-12 Education2/13/2026
Rules1/27/2026
Early Learning & Human Services1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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