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WA HB1667

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Alicia Rule

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Health must contract with a training entity to deliver age-appropriate cancer education programs to students in grades 6-12, with school district participation being voluntary

  • Programs designed as single 50-75 minute sessions covering cancer prevention, risk reduction, and social/emotional resources, adaptable to assemblies, individual classes, or multiple sessions

  • Contracted training entity must have demonstrated experience delivering cancer education to Washington youth and must use funds to expand beyond 2023-24 program levels with geographic, racial/ethnic diversity and Spanish-language options

  • Selected entity may subcontract with others to meet demand and deliver Spanish-language programs, with subcontractors held to same standards

  • Department must submit report to governor and legislature by December 1, 2027 on program delivery, student participation demographics, and Spanish-language offerings

Legislative Description

Concerning comprehensive cancer education programs.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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