Child care subsidy rates—Use of region base rate.

RCW 43.216.8283, under Department of children, youth, and families..

RCW 43.216.8283

Beginning July 1, 2026, licensed or certified child care providers may not receive a child care subsidy base rate that is different than the rate for the child care subsidy rate region in which the provider is located.

[ 2026 c 264 s 5.]

Notes:

Effective date—2026 c 264: "Except for section 4 of this act, this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately [April 1, 2026]." [ 2026 c 264 s 8.]