HB 2842 - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Finds that continuing education as to the existence and maintenance of a statewide organ and tissue donor registry is in the best interest of the people of the state of Washington.

Requires organ donation awareness to be taught in the public schools of this state. Organ donation education shall include instruction explaining the organ and tissue donor registry created in RCW 68.50.635. Students shall receive such instruction at least once beginning in ninth grade.