WA HB2689

Temporarily halts new enrollments in working connections child care program from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, with exceptions for certain categorically eligible families

Caps program caseload at 33,000 households beginning January 1, 2027, with prioritized access given to TANF families, families with children with special needs, and teen parents in school-based child care

Reduces child care subsidy base rates from the 85th percentile to the 75th percentile of market rates for licensed/certified providers beginning July 1, 2026

Family child care providers continue receiving rates from the 2025-27 collective bargaining agreement until a new market rate survey is completed

Repeals RCW 43.216.827 regarding prospective payments for child care providers