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Washington HB 1550 (2023-24) - Fair Start for Kids Modernization
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What This Means
Transitions Washington's Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) into a year-round entitlement by 2027, expands eligibility to 200% of the federal poverty level, and funds navigators to help parents access subsidies.
Timeline
Introduced in House (Jan 24, 2023)
Jan 24, 2023
House Appropriations & Education Committees
Senate concurrence
Signed by Gov. Inslee (May 4, 2023)
May 4, 2023
Implementation & rulemaking