Washington HB1590 supports student success by funding social-emotional learning and youth suicide prevention activities in schools.

Washington HB1590 aims to address the youth mental health crisis by funding social-emotional learning and youth suicide prevention activities in schools. The bill allocates funding to school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools to support instruction in social-emotional learning. It prioritizes funding for high-poverty districts and those in highest-risk communities. The bill also mandates the implementation of youth suicide prevention activities, including training for school staff, partnerships with local coalitions, and crisis response efforts.

Washington HB1590 supports student success by funding social-emotional learning and youth suicide prevention activities in schools.

Washington HB1590 aims to address the youth mental health crisis by funding social-emotional learning and youth suicide prevention activities in schools. The bill allocates funding to school districts, charter schools, and state-tribal education compact schools to support instruction in social-emotional learning. It prioritizes funding for high-poverty districts and those in highest-risk communities. The bill also mandates the implementation of youth suicide prevention activities, including training for school staff, partnerships with local coalitions, and crisis response efforts.