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WA HB1259

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Clyde Shavers

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

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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