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WA HB2185

WA HB2185
Concerning the oversight board for children, youth, and families.


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Introduced
01/08/2024
In Committee
01/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to the oversight board for children, youth, and 2 families; amending RCW 43.216.015, 2.30.100, 43.06A.030, 43.216.395, 3 and 74.13B.020; reenacting and amending RCW 44.04.260; adding a new 4 section to chapter 44.04 RCW; and creating a new section. 5

AI Summary

This bill: Establishes the oversight board for children, youth, and families to monitor and ensure the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) achieves the stated outcomes and complies with relevant laws and policies. The board will have various powers, including receiving reports from the Office of the Family and Children's Ombuds, reviewing DCYF contracts and performance data, and providing advice and input to DCYF and the governor. The board will be composed of legislators, subject matter experts, and representatives from various stakeholder groups. Authority over the board is transferred from the governor's office to the legislature. The bill also makes other changes related to DCYF's performance reporting and the early childhood court program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

House Committee on Appropriations Executive Session (10:30:00 2/5/2024 House Committee on Appropriations) (on 02/05/2024)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Efficiency and Bureaucratic Oversight
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
Social Welfare
  • ‐ General Social Welfare

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