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Statutes > Washington > Title-43 > 43-215 > 43-215-540Child care providers — Tiered-reimbursement system — Pilot sites.
(1) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department shall implement the tiered-reimbursement system developed pursuant to section 6, chapter 490, Laws of 2005. Implementation of the tiered-reimbursement system shall initially consist of two pilot sites in different geographic regions of the state with demonstrated public-private partnerships, with statewide implementation to follow.
(2) In implementing the tiered-reimbursement system, consideration shall be given to child care providers who provide staff wage progression.
(3) The department shall begin implementation of the two pilot sites by March 30, 2006.
[2006 c 265 § 207; 2005 c 490 § 7. Formerly RCW 74.15.350.]
Notes: Effective date -- 2005 c 409: "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 [May 16, 2005]." [2005 c 490 § 15.]
