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WA Rev Code § 43.211.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.211 - 211 Information System.|43.211.060 - Use of 211 account moneys.

RCW 43.211.060 Use of 211 account moneys.(1) WIN 211 shall study, design, implement, and support a statewide 211 system.(2) Activities eligible for assistance from the 211 account include, but are not limited to:(a) Creating a structure for a statewide 211 resources database that will meet the alliance for information and referral systems standards for information and referral systems databases and that will be integrated with local resources databases maintained by approved 211 service providers;(b) Developing a statewide resources database for the 211 system;(c) Maintaining public information available from state agencies, departments, and programs that provide health and human services for access by 211 service providers;(d) Providing grants to approved 211 service providers for the design, development, and implementation of 211 for its 211 service area;(e) Providing grants to approved 211 service providers to enable 211 service providers to provide 211 service on an ongoing basis; and(f) Providing grants to approved 211 service providers to enable the provision of 211 services on a twenty-four-hour per day seven-day a week basis.[ 2003 c 135 § 7.]
WA Rev Code § 43.211.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.211 - 211 Information System.|43.211.070 - Reports to the legislature.

RCW 43.211.070 Reports to the legislature.WIN 211 shall provide an annual report to the legislature and the department beginning July 1, 2004.[ 2003 c 135 § 8.]
WA Rev Code § 43.211.902 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.211 - 211 Information System.|43.211.902 - Effective date—2003 c 135.

RCW 43.211.902 Effective date—2003 c 135.This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect July 1, 2003.[ 2003 c 135 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.022 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.022 - Annual quality assurance report.

RCW 43.216.022 Annual quality assurance report.The department shall prepare an annual quality assurance report that must, at minimum, include: (1) Performance outcomes regarding health and safety of children in the children's services system; (2) children's length of stay in out-of-home placement from each date of referral; (3) adherence to permanency planning timelines; and (4) the response time on child protective services investigations differentiated by risk level determined at intake.[ 2019 c 470 § 11.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.025 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.025 - Secretary—Appointment—Salary.

RCW 43.216.025 Secretary—Appointment—Salary.(1) The executive head and appointing authority of the department is the secretary. The secretary shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The secretary shall be paid a salary to be fixed by the governor in accordance with RCW 43.03.040. If a vacancy occurs in the position of secretary while the senate is not in session, the governor shall make a temporary appointment until the next meeting of the senate when the governor's nomination for the office of secretary shall be presented.(2) The secretary may employ staff members, who shall be exempt from chapter 41.06 RCW, and any additional staff members as are necessary to administer this chapter and such other duties as may be authorized by law. The employment of such additional staff shall be in accordance with chapter 41.06 RCW, except as otherwise provided. The secretary may delegate any power or duty vested in him or her by chapter 6, Laws of 2017 3rd sp. sess. or other law, including authority to make final decisions and enter final orders in hearings conducted under chapter 34.05 RCW.(3) The internal affairs of the department are under the control of the secretary in order that the secretary may manage the department in a flexible and intelligent manner as dictated by changing contemporary circumstances. Unless specifically limited by law, the secretary has the complete charge and supervisory powers over the department. The secretary may create the administrative structures in consultation with the office of innovation, alignment, and accountability established in RCW 43.216.035, except as otherwise specified in law, and the secretary may employ personnel as may be necessary in accordance with chapter 41.06 RCW, except as otherwise provided by law.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 102; 2006 c 265 § 104. Formerly RCW 43.215.030.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: "Sections 102, 104 through 115, 201 through 227, 301 through 337, 401 through 419, 501 through 513, and 801 through 803 and 805 through 822 of this act take effect July 1, 2018." [ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 825.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.030 - Secretary's authority.

RCW 43.216.030 Secretary's authority.(1) The secretary or the secretary's designee has the full authority to administer oaths and take testimony, to issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses before him or her together with all books, memoranda, papers, and other documents, articles, or instruments, and to compel the disclosure by those witnesses of all facts known to them relative to the matters under investigation.(2) Subpoenas issued in adjudicative proceedings are governed by RCW 34.05.588(1).(3) Subpoenas issued in the conduct of investigations required or authorized by other statutory provisions or necessary in the enforcement of other statutory provisions are governed by RCW 34.05.588(2).(4) When a judicially approved subpoena is required by law, the secretary or the secretary's designee may apply for and obtain a superior court order approving and authorizing a subpoena in advance of its issuance. The application may be made in the county where the subpoenaed person resides or is found, or in the county where the subpoenaed documents, records, or evidence are located, or in Thurston county. The application must:(a) State that an order is sought under this section;(b) Adequately specify the documents, records, evidence, or testimony; and(c) Include a declaration made under oath that an investigation is being conducted for a lawfully authorized purpose related to an investigation within the department's authority and that the subpoenaed documents, records, evidence, or testimony are reasonably related to an investigation within the department's authority.(5) When an application under subsection (4) of this section is made to the satisfaction of the court, the court must issue an order approving the subpoena. When a judicially approved subpoena is required by law, an order under this subsection constitutes authority of law for the agency to subpoena the documents, records, evidence, or testimony.(6) The secretary or the secretary's designee may seek approval and a court may issue an order under this section without prior notice to any person, including the person to whom the subpoena is directed and the person who is the subject of an investigation. An application for court approval is subject to the fee and process set forth in RCW 36.18.012(3).[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 106.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.040 - Family services and programs—Administration.

RCW 43.216.040 Family services and programs—Administration.The secretary shall administer family services and programs to promote the state's policy as provided in RCW 74.14A.025.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 107.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.045 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.045 - Advisory committees or councils—Travel expenses.

RCW 43.216.045 Advisory committees or councils—Travel expenses.The secretary may appoint such advisory committees or councils as may be required by any federal legislation as a condition to the receipt of federal funds by the department. The secretary may also appoint statewide committees or councils on such subject matters as are or come within the department's responsibilities. The committees or councils shall be constituted as required by federal law or as the secretary may determine.Members of such state advisory committees or councils may be paid their travel expenses in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.[ 2018 c 58 § 43; 2006 c 265 § 106. Formerly RCW 43.215.050.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.050 - Evaluation and research materials and data on private nonprofit group homes—Availability.

RCW 43.216.050 Evaluation and research materials and data on private nonprofit group homes—Availability.The secretary shall make all of the department's evaluation and research materials and data on private nonprofit group homes available to group home contractors. The department may delete any information from the materials that identifies a specific client or contractor, other than the contractor requesting the materials.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 108.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.055 - Federal and state cooperation—Rules—Construction.

RCW 43.216.055 Federal and state cooperation—Rules—Construction.In furtherance of the policy of the state to cooperate with the federal government in all of the programs under the jurisdiction of the department, such rules as may become necessary to entitle the state to participate in federal funds may be adopted, unless expressly prohibited by law. Any internal reorganization carried out under the terms of this chapter shall meet federal requirements that are a necessary condition to state receipt of federal funds. Any section or provision of law dealing with the department that may be susceptible to more than one construction shall be interpreted in favor of the construction most likely to comply with federal laws entitling this state to receive federal funds for the various programs of the department.[ 2006 c 265 § 107. Formerly RCW 43.215.060.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.060 - Policies to support children of incarcerated parents.

RCW 43.216.060 Policies to support children of incarcerated parents.(1)(a) The secretary shall review current department policies and assess the adequacy and availability of programs targeted at persons who receive assistance who are the children and families of a person who is incarcerated in a department of corrections facility. Great attention shall be focused on programs and policies affecting foster youth who have a parent who is incarcerated.(b) The secretary shall adopt policies that support the children of incarcerated parents and meet their needs with the goal of facilitating normal child development, while reducing intergenerational incarceration.(2) The secretary shall conduct the following activities to assist in implementing the requirements of subsection (1) of this section:(a) Gather information and data on the recipients of assistance who are the children and families of inmates incarcerated in department of corrections facilities; and(b) Participate in the children of incarcerated parents advisory committee and report information obtained under this section to the advisory committee.[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 203; 2007 c 384 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.215.065.]NOTES:Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025.Intent—Finding—2007 c 384: See note following RCW 72.09.495.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.065 - Private-public partnership—Secretary's duties.

RCW 43.216.065 Private-public partnership—Secretary's duties.(1) In addition to other duties under this chapter, the secretary shall actively participate in a nongovernmental private-public partnership focused on supporting government's investments in early learning and ensuring that every child in the state is prepared to succeed in school and in life. Except for licensing as required by Washington state law and to the extent permitted by federal law, the secretary shall grant waivers from the rules of state agencies for the operation of early learning programs requested by the nongovernmental private-public partnership to allow for flexibility to pursue market-based approaches to achieving the best outcomes for children and families.(2) In addition to other powers granted to the secretary, the secretary may:(a) Enter into contracts on behalf of the department to carry out the purposes of this chapter;(b) Accept gifts, grants, or other funds for the purposes of this chapter; and(c) Adopt, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, rules necessary to implement this chapter, including rules governing child day care and early learning programs under this chapter. This section does not expand the rule-making authority of the secretary beyond that necessary to implement and administer programs and services existing July 1, 2006, as transferred to the department of early learning under section 501, chapter 265, Laws of 2006. The rule-making authority does not include any authority to set mandatory curriculum or establish what must be taught in child day care centers or by family day care providers.[ 2018 c 58 § 13; 2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 § 204; 2006 c 265 § 108. Formerly RCW 43.215.070.]NOTES:Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 6 §§ 102, 104-115, 201-227, 301-337, 401-419, 501-513, 801-803, and 805-822: See note following RCW 43.216.025.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.070 - Reports to the governor and legislature.

RCW 43.216.070 Reports to the governor and legislature.Two years after the implementation of the department's early learning program, and every two years thereafter by July 1st, the department shall submit to the governor and the legislature a report measuring the effectiveness of its programs in improving early childhood education. The first report shall include program objectives and identified valid performance measures for evaluating progress toward achieving the objectives, as well as a plan for commissioning a longitudinal study comparing the kindergarten readiness of children participating in the department's programs with the readiness of other children, using nationally accepted testing and assessment methods. Such comparison shall include, but not be limited to, achievement as children of both groups progress through the K-12 system and identify year-to-year changes in achievement, if any, in later years of elementary, middle school, and high school education.[ 2006 c 265 § 109. Formerly RCW 43.215.080.]
WA Rev Code § 43.216.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.080 - Integration with other entities.

RCW 43.216.080 Integration with other entities.(1) The foundation of quality in the early care and education system in Washington is the quality rating and improvement system entitled the early achievers program. In an effort to build on the existing quality framework, enhance access to quality care for children, and strengthen the entire early care and education systems in the state, it is important to integrate the efforts of state and local governments, school districts, institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, and nonprofit organizations.(2) Local governments, school districts, institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to collaborate with the department when establishing and strengthening early learning programs for residents.(3) Local governments, school districts, institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, and nonprofit organizations may contribute funds to the department for the following purposes:(a) Initial investments to build capacity and quality in local early care and education programming;(b) Reductions in copayments charged to parents or caregivers;(c) To expand access and eligibility in the early childhood education and assistance program.(4) Funds contributed to the department by local governments, school districts, institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, and nonprofit organizations must be deposited in the early start account established in RCW 43.216.165.(5) Children enrolled in the early childhood education and assistance program with funds contributed in accordance with subsection (3)(c) of this section are not considered to be eligible children as defined in RCW 43.216.505 and are not considered to be part of the state-funded entitlement required in RCW 43.216.556.[ 2019 c 408 § 10; 2017 c 178 § 2; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 7 § 15. Formerly RCW 43.215.099.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2019 c 408: See note following RCW 43.216.512.Intent—2017 c 178: "The legislature recognizes that local governments, school districts, institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, and nonprofit organizations play an important role in strengthening the early care and education systems in the state. The legislature acknowledges that these entities may face barriers to investing in early care and education programs. The legislature intends to create a local pathway to high quality early learning to help these entities understand how they can use additional local and private funds with existing funds to expand access for existing programs. The legislature intends for this local pathway to reduce barriers and increase efficiency to provide more high quality early learning opportunities." [ 2017 c 178 § 1.]Finding—Intent—2015 3rd sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.216.085.
WA Rev Code § 43.216.087 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 43 - State Government—Executive|Chapter 43.216 - Department of Children, Youth, and Families.|43.216.087 - Early achievers program—Participation of culturally diverse and low-income center, family home, and outdoor nature-based child care providers.

RCW 43.216.087 Early achievers program—Participation of culturally diverse and low-income center, family home, and outdoor nature-based child care providers.(1)(a) The department shall, in collaboration with tribal governments and community and statewide partners, implement a protocol to maximize and encourage participation in the early achievers program for culturally diverse and low-income center, family home, and outdoor nature-based child care providers. Amounts appropriated for the encouragement of culturally diverse and low-income center, family home, and outdoor nature-based child care provider participation shall be appropriated separately from the other funds appropriated for the department, are the only funds that may be used for the protocol, and may not be used for any other purposes. Funds appropriated for the protocol shall be considered an ongoing program for purposes of future departmental budget requests.(b) The department shall prioritize the resources authorized in this section to assist providers in the early achievers program to help them reach a rating of level 3 or higher wherever access to subsidized care is at risk.(2) The protocol should address barriers to early achievers program participation and include at a minimum the following:(a) The creation of a substitute pool;(b) The development of needs-based grants for providers in the early achievers program who demonstrate a need for assistance to improve program quality. Needs-based grants may be used for environmental improvements of early learning facilities; purchasing curriculum development, instructional materials, supplies, and equipment; and focused infant-toddler improvements. Priority for the needs-based grants shall be given to culturally diverse and low-income providers;(c) The development of materials and assessments in a timely manner, and to the extent feasible, in the provider and family home languages; and(d) The development of flexibility in technical assistance and coaching structures to provide differentiated types and amounts of support to providers based on individual need and cultural context.[ 2021 c 304 § 7; 2019 c 369 § 5; 2015 3rd sp.s. c 7 § 5. Formerly RCW 43.215.101.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2019 c 369: See note following RCW 43.216.091.Finding—Intent—2015 3rd sp.s. c 7: See note following RCW 43.216.085.