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Committee hears bill to formalize technical assistance for school behavioral health supports
Summary
Second substitute to HB 16‑34 would direct OSPI and Educational Service Districts to develop a statewide technical assistance and training framework to coordinate behavioral health supports for students. Supporters said schools lack resources; OSPI staff said development could be done with existing collaborations.
A second substitute to House Bill 16‑34 drew staff briefings and public testimony focused on expanding support for student behavioral health. Committee staff explained the bill requires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and Educational Service Districts to collaborate with behavioral health agencies and community partners to develop a technical assistance and training (TAT) framework. The framework — to be reported to the Legislature by Nov. 1, 2027 — is intended to reduce duplication, improve early…
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