Washington HB1722 reviews and revises state restrictions on students in career and technical education programs.

HB1722 directs the Department of Health to develop a process for authorizing 16-year-old students to begin emergency medical services training. It also requires the Department of Fire Protection to assess policies affecting students in fire services training programs. The bill prohibits the Department of Children, Youth, and Families from restricting minors from participating in state-approved vocational education programs, provided the programs require continuous training until the student graduates or turns 18.

Washington HB1722 reviews and revises state restrictions on students in career and technical education programs.

HB1722 directs the Department of Health to develop a process for authorizing 16-year-old students to begin emergency medical services training. It also requires the Department of Fire Protection to assess policies affecting students in fire services training programs. The bill prohibits the Department of Children, Youth, and Families from restricting minors from participating in state-approved vocational education programs, provided the programs require continuous training until the student graduates or turns 18.