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traditional or developmental prekindergarten, and the funding sources 1 used; and 2 (ix) The use of transitional kindergarten in other states in 3 comparison to Washington state, and any outcome data available. 4 (o)(i) $62,000 of the amounts for fiscal year 2023 is provided 5 solely for a comprehensive study to assess specific needs of 6 farmworkers in the state in order to help policymakers determine 7 whether those needs are being met by state administered programs, 8 policies, and statutes. The institute must consult with farmworker 9 advocacy organizations, state agencies administering programs and 10 policies impacting farmworkers, and nonprofit organizations that work 11 directly with farmworkers. 12 (ii) As part of its information gathering, the institute must 13 hear from farmworkers, either directly or through the nonprofit 14 organizations, regarding farmworkers' experiences and working 15 conditions. These personal, real-life experiences from farmworkers 16 must be based on informal interviews or surveys conducted by Latino 17 nonprofit organizations that have well-established connections and 18 relationships with farmworkers. 19 (iii) The study must focus on needs related to health and safety 20 in the workplace, payment of wages, and preventing harassment and 21 discrimination of, and retaliation against, farmworkers for asserting 22 their rights regarding health and safety standards, wage and hour 23 laws, and access to services. 24 (iv) The study must include: 25 (A) An examination of how the relevant state agencies coordinate 26 with each other and federal agencies in administrating and enforcing 27 the various laws, policies, and programs, and of the agencies' 28 education and outreach to farmworkers regarding farmworkers' rights 29 and protections; 30 (B) A review of available data from, and research of, programs 31 that are intended to increase health and safety outcomes for 32 farmworkers and that are intended to provide farmworkers access to 33 services and benefits; and 34 (C) Options on ways to improve agency coordination and the 35 effectiveness of reviewed programs. 36 (v) It is the intent of the legislature to provide funding in the 37 2023-2025 fiscal biennium budget for the institute to complete the 38 report by June 30, 2025, with a preliminary report submitted by 39 December 1, 2023. 40 p. 1355 ESSB 5187.SL