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WA HB1259
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Clyde Shavers
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AI Summary
- Student Achievement Council and higher education institutions with behavioral health programs must collaborate with the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to establish supervision standards for behavioral health graduates
- Standards would allow graduates to fulfill licensing and certification supervision requirements while working in K-12 public schools
- Covered behavioral health professionals include licensed advanced and independent clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors
- Adds a new section to chapter 43.70 RCW (Department of Health statutes)
Legislative Description
Concerning supervision requirements for behavioral health professionals in elementary and secondary public schools.
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
1/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Postsecondary Education & Workforce1/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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