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WA SB5601
WA SB5601Revised for 1st Substitute: Creating a youth development office and grant program within the department of children, youth, and families.Original: Creating a youth development office and grant program within the department of commerce.
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Introduced
01/27/2023
01/27/2023
In Committee
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to the creation of a youth development office and 2 grant program within the department of children, youth, and families; 3 adding new sections to chapter 74.15 RCW; and creating a new section. 4
AI Summary
This bill creates the Office of Youth Development within the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The office will administer a grant program to support youth development programs that provide services such as learning acceleration, social-emotional learning, mentorship, and arts programming. The grant program is designed to prioritize equity, with a focus on serving historically marginalized communities and youth. The office is also tasked with reducing barriers to accessing youth development programs, convening providers, and maintaining a statewide program locator system. By October 2026, the office must submit a report evaluating the grant program and providing recommendations for improving and expanding youth development programs in Washington.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (10)
Claire Wilson (D)*,
Manka Dhingra (D),
Noel Frame (D),
Bob Hasegawa (D),
Liz Lovelett (D),
John Lovick (D),
Joe Nguyen (D),
Emily Randall (D),
June Robinson (D),
Javier Valdez (D),
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)
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