Bill > HB2688

This bill makes a technical adjustment to how funding is calculated for Washington's early support for infants and toddlers program, which provides early intervention services to eligible children from birth to three years old. Specifically, it amends a section of state law (RCW 43.216.580) to change a multiplier used in the funding formula from a previous reference to "the multiplier used in RCW 28A.150.390(2)(a)" to a fixed value of "1.00." This program is administered by the state department and is aligned with Part C of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ensuring that services provided do not replace existing funding for these children. The bill also clarifies that federal funds for this program are subject to "payor of last resort" requirements, meaning other insurance sources must be used first.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2688&Year=2025&Initiative=false