Expands the scope of child fatality and near fatality reviews in Washington.
The bill expands the purview of child fatality and near fatality reviews in Washington. It mandates that the Department of Children, Youth, and Families conduct reviews for any child, youth, or individual in state care or receiving services who dies or experiences a near fatality. The bill also requires the department to consult with the family and children's ombuds to determine if a review should be conducted in cases where the cause of death is unclear.
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