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WA SB6216

WA SB6216
Establishing a statewide network for student mental and behavioral health.


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Introduced
01/15/2024
In Committee
01/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to establishing a statewide network for student 2 mental and behavioral health to maintain, expand, and provide 3 oversight to Washington's school-based mental and behavioral health 4 system for children and adolescents across the state; adding new 5 sections to chapter 28A.300 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 6 28A.310 RCW; and creating a new section. 7

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish a statewide network for student mental and behavioral health in Washington. It requires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to provide state-level coordination to help schools connect students to behavioral health supports in school and community settings. The bill also creates a regional school-based mental and behavioral health student assistance program to support the deployment of these services, particularly in areas with limited access. Additionally, the bill establishes a grant program for school districts to develop and implement plans for recognizing, screening, and responding to emotional or behavioral distress in students. The overall goal is to maintain, expand, and provide oversight to Washington's school-based mental and behavioral health system for children and adolescents across the state.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Referred to Ways & Means. (on 01/31/2024)

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