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Bill would exempt federal‑military‑certified family‑home childcare from duplicate state licensing; supporters say it eases access near bases
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill 5545 would exempt family‑home child care providers in the surrounding metropolitan area of federal military reservations that are overseen and certified by a federal military service from DCYF licensing; witnesses said the change would reduce redundant regulation and expand care options for military and civilian families.
House committee staff described Substitute Senate Bill 5545 as an exemption from Washington state Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) licensing for family‑home childcare providers that are in the surrounding metropolitan area of a federal military reservation and already overseen and certified by a federal military service. Staff told the committee DCYF would still be required to investigate any referrals of child abuse or neglect occurring at those sites.
Witnesses who testified in support told lawmakers the change…
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