Transfers early literacy programs from the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

The bill transfers early literacy programs from the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. It mandates the selection of a Washington state-based nonprofit organization to operate the program, which involves mailing age-appropriate books to eligible children at no cost. The nonprofit must manage daily operations, establish affiliate programs, and promote public awareness. The office may seek and accept gifts, grants, or endowments for the program.

Transfers early literacy programs from the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

The bill transfers early literacy programs from the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. It mandates the selection of a Washington state-based nonprofit organization to operate the program, which involves mailing age-appropriate books to eligible children at no cost. The nonprofit must manage daily operations, establish affiliate programs, and promote public awareness. The office may seek and accept gifts, grants, or endowments for the program.