Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 49.98 · 6 active provisions
(1) The legislature finds and declares the following:(a) High quality child care and early learning enable parents to go to work, keeping the economy going at all levels and returning six dollars in value for every one dollar invested. High quality early learning services help prepare children for success in school and…
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Board" means the Washington state child care workforce standards board established pursuant to this chapter.(2)(a) "Child care employer" means any employer of child care workers.(b) "Child care employer" doe…
(1) The Washington state child care workforce standards board is created with the powers and duties established by law. The board is composed of members appointed by the governor as provided in this subsection:(a) Three members who represent child care workers, subject to the following:(i) One member must be appointed…
(1)(a) The board must meet quarterly and make recommendations to the director that will enhance and improve the employment standards of child care workers. The board must recommend statewide standards and may also recommend standards that apply to specific child care occupations or geographic regions.(b) The board may…
By October 1, 2026, the department and the department of children, youth, and families must jointly enter into a formal agreement that includes data sharing of information necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter.
This act may be known and cited as the child care workforce standards board act.