Washington Revised Code RCW 74.13.157: Interstate agreements for adoption of children with special needs — Additional provisions.


    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:

         (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.]