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This bill implements recommendations of the 2023 child support schedule work group. Key provisions include: - Increasing the income threshold for the economic table from $12,000 to $50,000 per month and allowing the court to exceed the presumptive support amounts above $50,000. - Updating the presumptive minimum support obligation from $50 to $50 per child per month when a parent's income is below 180% of the federal poverty level. - Clarifying that mandatory educational expenses and optional educational expenses are not included in the economic table and must be shared by the parents in the same proportion as the basic child support obligation. - Establishing a process for abating a child support obligation to $50 per month per child when the person required to pay support is undergoing court-ordered behavioral health treatment. - Authorizing the Department of Social and Health Services to adopt rules necessary for implementing the bill. The bill also provides effective dates for the various sections, with key provisions taking effect in January 2025 and April 2026.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2254&Year=2023&Initiative=false