Status Summary

First reading, referred to Education on 1.16.2020. Public hearing scheduled, but not heard, in the House Committee on Education on 1.27.2020. Public hearing scheduled in the House Committee on Education on 2.3.2020. Public hearing and executive action taken in the House Committee on Education on 2.6.2020; 1st substitute bill passed. Referred to Rules 2 Review on 2.7.2020. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading on 2.12.2020. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading on 2.21.2020. (updated 3.13.2020) 

Legislative Session

2020

Status

In Progress

Sponsor

Rep. Callan
More about this bill

HB2643 amends current RCW such that specifici individuals certified by the professional educator standards board must complete a training program on youth suicide screening and referral as a condition of  certification. The training must be three house minimum and must adopt standards for content in consultation with OSPI and DOH.

By July 1, 2021, the training program must incorporate youth suicide safety planning that includes notification of trusted adults and discussion with trusted adults about removal of lethal means.

 
Behavioral and/or physical health