(1) The board shall consult and cooperate with the department of social and health services; the higher education coordinating board; the superintendent of public instruction; the workforce training and education coordinating board; the employment security department; the department of labor and industries; sponsoring agencies under the federal comprehensive employment and training act (87 Stat. 839; 29 U.S.C. Sec. 801 et seq.), and any other persons or agencies as the board deems appropriate to facilitate the coordination of centers established under this chapter with existing programs of a similar nature.

     (2) Annually on July 1st, each agency listed in subsection (1) of this section shall submit a description of each service or program under its jurisdiction which would support the programs and centers established by this chapter and the funds available for such support.

     (3) The board shall serve as a clearinghouse for displaced homemaker information and resources and shall compile and disseminate statewide information to the centers, related agencies, and interested persons upon request.

[2004 c 275 § 31; 1985 c 370 § 42; 1982 1st ex.s. c 15 § 6; 1979 c 73 § 8.]

NOTES:

     Effective date -- 2004 c 275 §§ 28-32: See note following RCW 28B.04.020.

     Part headings not law -- 2004 c 275: See note following RCW 28B.76.030.