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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1451

HB 1451: ECEAP entitlement date

Concerning the entitlement date and definition for the early childhood education and assistance program.

Summary

  • Delays the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) entitlement from the 2022-23 school year to the 2026-27 school year.
  • Expands the definition of "eligible child" for the ECEAP enrollment to include a child who is experiencing homelessness and a child who is Indian, which will be defined in rule by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).
  • Requires the DCYF to adopt rules outlining the requirements related to educational activities and comprehensive services required to meet the ECEAP entitlement requirement by January 1, 2023.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1451), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 2, 2021
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Pat Sullivan (D-47)
Introduced
February 2, 2021 in the House
Last action
January 10, 2022
Requested by
State agency
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1451, SHB 1451

AN ACT Relating to the entitlement date and definition for the early childhood education and assistance program;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Pat Sullivan (D-47)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Debra Lekanoff D-40My-Linh Thai D-41

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1451)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1451)
  4. CYF - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1451)
  5. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1451)
  6. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1451)
  7. Minority; without recommendation.
  8. Minority; do not pass.
  9. CYF - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  10. Referred to Appropriations.
  11. CYF - Executive action taken by committee.
  12. First reading, referred to Children, Youth & Families.

HB 1451 in other sessions

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