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WA HB1667
Bill
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Alicia Rule
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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Selected entity may subcontract with others to meet demand and deliver Spanish-language programs, with subcontractors held to same standards
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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