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Spokane County officials ask board for funds after state cuts truancy program
Summary
County staff and juvenile-court-affiliated departments told commissioners the state’s decision to cut roughly 70% of BECCA-related funding will reduce local truancy services unless the county steps in to cover the gap.
Spokane County officials asked the Board of County Commissioners on June 2 to consider one-time and ongoing funding to replace state money for truancy and related early‑intervention services after the Legislature and agencies reduced BECCA‑related allocations.
The request follows a statewide reduction that removed about 70% of funding that had supported regional BECCA (truancy/intervention) services. County staff said the state cut about $900,000 that previously flowed to the county and that, under current formulas, Spokane County could expect roughly $420,000 annually from the re‑scaled state pool unless the county supplements the remainder.
Why it matters: County presenters said the local network of case managers, court staff and service providers forms an “ecosystem” of prevention and case management. They warned that a significant cut would force layoffs, lower case management capacity and reduce service dollars that help keep youth engaged in school. County staff asked the board to…
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