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WA SB5710
WA SB5710Providing access to behavioral health services to youth in rural and underserved areas.
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Introduced
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/14/2023
02/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to providing access to behavioral health services 2 to youth in rural and underserved areas; amending RCW 71.24.061; and 3 adding a new section to chapter 28A.300 RCW. 4
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve access to behavioral health services for youth in rural and underserved areas. It creates a grant program within the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to provide students in rural areas with access to mental health professionals through telemedicine. The bill also requires the Health Care Authority to investigate and address disparities in the utilization of the state's existing mental health referral service for children and teens, particularly in Eastern Washington.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (7)
Nikki Torres (R)*,
John Braun (R),
Perry Dozier (R),
Ron Muzzall (R),
T'wina Nobles (D),
Lisa Wellman (D),
Lynda Wilson (R),
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5710&Year=2023&Initiative=false |
| Fiscal Note - 5710 SB (Final) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=67061 |
| Fiscal Note - 5710 SB (Partial) | https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=66829 |
| Senate Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5710%20SBR%20WM%20TA%2023.pdf |
| Senate Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5710%20SBA%20WM%2023.pdf |
| Senate Bill Report | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5710%20SBR%20EDU%20OC%2023.pdf |
| Senate Bill Report (Orig.) | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/5710%20SBA%20EDU%2023.pdf |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5710.pdf |
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