Working to transform the child welfare system.

Bills

HB 1563: Requiring school districts to adopt policies regarding the mandatory posting of the child abuse and neglect hotline

 

HB 1563 would amend current statute around planning for recognition, screening, and response to emotional or behavioral distress in students to include a policy regarding the mandatory posting Washington’s 24/7 hotline to report child abuse and neglect. This bill would ensure a user-friendly format with information in various languages.