Washington SB5805 amends the operation of the Yakima Valley School, a residential habilitation center for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Washington SB5805 modifies the operation of the Yakima Valley School, a residential habilitation center in Selah, Yakima County. The bill specifies that the school will cease to operate as a residential habilitation center when the census of alternatives reaches eight persons. It also allows the use of existing supported living program capacity for former residents who prefer such programs. Additionally, the bill mandates the establishment of up to eight state-staffed crisis stabilization beds and up to eight state-staffed respite beds, based on funding and geographic need.

Washington SB5805 amends the operation of the Yakima Valley School, a residential habilitation center for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Washington SB5805 modifies the operation of the Yakima Valley School, a residential habilitation center in Selah, Yakima County. The bill specifies that the school will cease to operate as a residential habilitation center when the census of alternatives reaches eight persons. It also allows the use of existing supported living program capacity for former residents who prefer such programs. Additionally, the bill mandates the establishment of up to eight state-staffed crisis stabilization beds and up to eight state-staffed respite beds, based on funding and geographic need.