ESSB 5752: Modifying child care and early childhood development programs.

What this bill does

Delays the date that the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) becomes an entitlement for eligible children from the 2026-27 school year to the 2030-31 school year. Makes upcoming changes to ECEAP eligibility that are currently set to take effect on July 1, 2026, instead take effect July 1, 2025. Removes provisions that currently allow, and later entitle, children who are a member of an assistance unit that is eligible for or receiving basic food benefits to enroll in ECEAP. Delays eligibility expansions for the Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) program by four years, and modifies copay schedules. Repeals expanded WCCC eligibility for state registered apprentices and child care employees, and removes provisions exempting state registered apprentices from WCCC work requirements. Requires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to adopt rules requiring prospective WCCC payments to providers, with certain conditions. Removes provisions that delay the start of a family's 12-month WCCC authorization period to when the child is expected to begin care. Makes certain provider supports subject to

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Floor votes

• House: Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 23, 2025
  87 yea · 10 nay · 1 not voting
• House: Final Passage as Amended by the House on Reconsideration · April 23, 2025
  86 yea · 11 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate: Final Passage as Amended by the House · April 24, 2025
  34 yea · 14 nay
• Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 12, 2025
  32 yea · 16 nay · 1 not voting

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