2245-S2 AMH BRON POOL 076

  

2SHB 2245 - H AMD 969

By Representative Bronoske

ADOPTED 02/12/2024

On page 2, line 16, after "work" insert ", in consultation with the authority,"

On page 2, line 27, after "department" insert "and the authority"

On page 2, line 35, after "work" insert ", in consultation with the authority,"

On page 12, line 17, after "behavioral" strike "or mental"

EFFECT:   Requires the University of Washington School of Social Work (School of Social Work) to consult the Health Care Authority (HCA) when establishing a co-response training academy and exploring the feasibility of collaborations across institutions of higher education to develop a crisis training certificate. Requires the School of Social Work to collaborate with the HCA when exploring the development of a credential for licensure for behavioral health co-responders. Modifies the definition of "co-response" to refer to emergency situations involving behavioral health crises, instead of behavioral or mental health crises.

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