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WA SB5149
Bill
Status
Passed
4/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Adrian Cortes
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AI Summary
- Raises the age eligibility for Washington's early childhood court program from children under 3 to children under 6 years old at the time of entering the program
- Allows families to remain in the program as long as the child remains dependent under Chapter 13.34 RCW, removing the previous restriction tied to the child turning 3
- Aims to increase utilization of federal funding available through September 2027, as the program is currently not operating at capacity
- Acknowledges systemic racism's impact on Black, Indigenous, and marginalized families in child welfare and promotes equitable, culturally sensitive practices
- Effective date: July 27, 2025
Legislative Description
Expanding the early childhood court program.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
4/22/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules4/1/2025
Early Learning & Human Services2/21/2025
Rules2/6/2025
Human Services1/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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