Committee backs bill to create behavioral‑health technical assistance framework for schools

The House Education Committee reported the second substitute to House Bill 16 34 (H‑3,108.1) with a due‑pass recommendation after debate over a null‑and‑void budget amendment; the final committee vote was 12–5 with 2 excused. The bill directs OSPI and ESDs to develop a statewide framework and conduct system needs‑assessment and resource mapping.