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WA HB1722
Bill
Status
4/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
April Connors
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AI Summary
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Allows 16-year-old students to begin emergency medical services (EMS) training courses through state-approved skill centers or vocational programs, provided they continue training until high school graduation or age 18
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Requires the Director of Fire Protection to assess policies affecting students in fire services training programs, including age restrictions for training, examinations, and certification, with a report to the legislature due by October 1, 2025
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Prohibits the Department of Labor & Industries from barring minors from occupations involving bodily fluid exposure if they hold a valid professional license or certification demonstrating bloodborne pathogen competency
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Removes state-level age restrictions on career and technical education programs that are not required by federal law, enabling 16 and 17-year-old students to pursue advanced coursework and work in their trained professions
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Effective date: July 27, 2025
Legislative Description
Reviewing state restrictions affecting students participating in secondary career and technical education programs and other state-approved career pathways.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
4/21/2025