Washington Code 13.32A.300 – No entitlement to services created by chapter
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to create an entitlement to services nor to create judicial authority to order the provision at public expense of services to any person or family where the department has determined that such services are unavailable or unsuitable or that the child or family are not eligible for such services.
[ 1995 c 312 § 43.]
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Short title—1995 c 312: See note following RCW 13.32A.010.
Terms Used In Washington Code 13.32A.300
- Department: means the department of children, youth, and families. See Washington Code 13.32A.030
- Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080