Washington Code 74.13A.115 – Interstate agreements for adoption of children with special needs — Additional provisions
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A compact entered into pursuant to the authority conferred by *RCW 74.13.152 through 74.13.159 may contain provisions in addition to those required under **RCW 74.13.156, as follows:
Terms Used In Washington Code 74.13A.115
- 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.
(1) Provisions establishing procedures and entitlement to medical and other necessary social services for the child in accordance with applicable laws, even though the child and the adoptive parents are in a state other than the one responsible for or providing the services or the funds to defray part or all of the costs of the services; and
(2) Such other provisions as are appropriate or incidental to the proper administration of the compact.
[ 1997 c 31 § 6. Formerly RCW 74.13.157.]
NOTES:
Reviser’s note: *(1) RCW 74.13.152 through 74.13.159 were recodified as RCW 74.13A.090 through 74.13A.125 pursuant to 2009 c 520 § 95.
**(2) RCW 74.13.156 was recodified as RCW 74.13A.110 pursuant to 2009 c 520 § 95.