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Committee Hears Support for Behavioral Health Framework Bill Aimed at Coordinating School Services
Summary
ESHB 16-34 would require OSPI and educational service districts to coordinate with state and community partners to develop a technical assistance and training framework for supporting student behavioral health; witnesses said it strengthens prevention and coordination and aligns with the Washington Thriving prenatal‑to‑25 plan.
The Early Learning K–12 Education Committee heard testimony in favor of engrossed third substitute House Bill 16‑34, which directs the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and Educational Service Districts to work with state, regional and local agencies and community partners to create a technical assistance and training framework to support student behavioral health.
Elena Becker, committee staff, described the bill’s scope and said the framework must be developed with eight named stakeholder…
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