Enhances youth mental health and well-being by expanding the school social work workforce in Washington schools.

The bill aims to improve youth mental health and well-being in Washington schools by increasing the number of school social workers. It mandates coordination between educational service districts, local school districts, and behavioral health agencies to support postmasters of social work professionals in obtaining in-school placements. The bill also recommends a ratio of one school social worker for every 250 students, aiming to increase the current ratio of one for every 3,798 students.

Enhances youth mental health and well-being by expanding the school social work workforce in Washington schools.

The bill aims to improve youth mental health and well-being in Washington schools by increasing the number of school social workers. It mandates coordination between educational service districts, local school districts, and behavioral health agencies to support postmasters of social work professionals in obtaining in-school placements. The bill also recommends a ratio of one school social worker for every 250 students, aiming to increase the current ratio of one for every 3,798 students.