SB5681 lowers the age for employment and community inclusion services in Washington to 19.

SB5681 revises Washington's Home and Community Living Administration to start offering employment services at age 19. Clients aged 19 and older can choose to transition to a community inclusion program after nine months in an employment program. They can also switch from a community inclusion program to an employment program at any time. The bill mandates the department to develop rules for these transitions and to inform clients about all available service options. The act takes effect October 1, 2025.

SB5681 lowers the age for employment and community inclusion services in Washington to 19.

SB5681 revises Washington's Home and Community Living Administration to start offering employment services at age 19. Clients aged 19 and older can choose to transition to a community inclusion program after nine months in an employment program. They can also switch from a community inclusion program to an employment program at any time. The bill mandates the department to develop rules for these transitions and to inform clients about all available service options. The act takes effect October 1, 2025.