43.215.440 - Early childhood education and assistance program -- State support -- Priorities -- Program funding levels. - Washington Statutes

Early childhood education and assistance program — State support — Priorities — Program funding levels.

For the purposes of *RCW 28A.215.100 through 28A.215.200 and28A.215.900 through 28A.215.908, the department may award state support under *RCW 28A.215.100 through 28A.215.160 to increase the numbers of eligible children assisted by the federal or state-supported early childhood programs in this state. Priority shall be given to those geographical areas which include a high percentage of families qualifying under the "eligible child" criteria. The overall program funding level shall be based on an average grant per child consistent with state appropriations made for program costs: PROVIDED, That programs addressing special needs of selected groups or communities shall be recognized in the department's rules.

[1994 c 166 § 10; 1990 c 33 § 214; 1987 c 518 § 102; 1985 c 418 § 9. Formerly RCW 28A.215.180, 28A.34A.090.]

Notes: *Reviser's note: RCW 28A.215.100 through 28A.215.200 and28A.215.900 through 28A.215.908 were recodified as RCW 43.215.400 through 43.215.450 and 43.215.900 through 43.215.903 pursuant to 2006 c 265 § 601, effective July 1, 2006.

Effective date -- 1994 c 166: See note following RCW 43.215.400.

Intent -- 1994 c 166; 1987 c 518: See note following RCW 43.215.425.

Severability -- 1987 c 518: See note following RCW 43.215.425.