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Chapter 71.34 RCW: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR …

(1 days ago) WEB71.34.500. Self-admission of adolescent for inpatient behavioral health treatment or substance use disorder treatment — Requirements. HTML PDF. 71.34.510. Notice to parents of adolescent voluntarily admitted to inpatient treatment — When required — …

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=71.34

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WA students can now take excused mental health days

(5 days ago) WEBHe says the change means that each school can make an official count of its mental health-related absences. Washington is one of …

https://crosscut.com/news/2022/09/wa-students-can-now-take-excused-mental-health-days

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Mental Health Counselors Washington State …

(3 days ago) WEBThe RCW and WAC that directly relate to Mental Health Counselors: Revised Code of Washington: RCW 18.225 Washington Administrative Code: WAC 246-809 Revised Code of Washington (RCW) A statute or Revised Code of Washington (RCW) is written by the Washington State Legislature. Once legislation is signed by the governor, it becomes law.

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/mental-health-counselor/laws

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CERTIFICATION OF ENROLLMENT HOUSE BILL 1834 …

(Just Now) WEB5 of Washington, the legislature recognizes that students' mental 6 health is a component of their physical health and that students' 7 mental health can affect their ability to learn. The legislature 8 finds that school districts are not consistently recognizing student 9 absences for mental health reasons as excused absences. Therefore,

https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/1834.SL.pdf

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New School Recess Bill Aims to Combat Youth Mental …

(4 days ago) WEBSEATTLE–Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023–A bill filed in the Washington State legislature last week and co-sponsored by Senators T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) and Claire Wilson (D-Auburn) would ensure students receive a …

https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/nobles/2023/01/17/new-school-recess-bill-aims-to-combat-youth-mental-health-crisis/

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K-12 Student Behavioral Health in Washington

(1 days ago) WEBOnly 42 percent of schools provide in-school supports that cover the full continuum of prevention and early intervention activities. Tier 1: Prevention. Promotes positive social, emotional and behavioral wellness for all students. Tier 2: Early Intervention. Supports for students identified as being at risk for behavioral health concerns.

https://leg.wa.gov/jlarc/I-900/Documents/Student_Behavioral_Health_July_JLARC.pdf

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Washington students to get ‘mental health day’ excused …

(6 days ago) WEBOLYMPIA, Wash. — Students in Washington state will be able to take time off from school for mental health reasons beginning in the 2022-23 school year. The changes stem from a new state law

https://www.king5.com/article/news/education/washington-students-mental-health-excused-absences/281-55c4ce17-ea2d-48b5-bb5a-8c2d408d6939

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New law allows Washington students mental health days …

(5 days ago) WEBThe rule goes into effect in the 2022-2023 school year. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Next school year, students in Washington state will be able to take time off school for their mental health

https://www.koin.com/news/washington/new-law-will-allow-wash-students-excused-absences-for-mental-health/

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K-12 Student Behavioral Health in Washington

(7 days ago) WEBK-12 Student Behavioral Health in Washington. June 22, 2021. Download this report as a PDF >>. Behavioral health is a broad term used in both medical and educational settings. It encompasses mental health, mental health disorders, and substance use disorders. Behavioral health disorders can interfere with the way a person thinks, …

https://sao.wa.gov/reports-data/audit-reports/k-12-student-behavioral-health-washington

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Chapter 28A.225 RCW: COMPULSORY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE …

(7 days ago) WEBCourt orders — Penalties — Parents' defense. (1) A court may order a child subject to a petition under RCW 28A.225.035 to do one or more of the following: (a) Attend the child's current school, and set forth minimum attendance requirements, which shall not consider a suspension day as an unexcused absence;

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/Rcw/default.aspx?cite=28A.225&full=true

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Mental Health Related Absences - K–12

(9 days ago) WEBThe Washington State Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) and other youth advocates worked with state representatives to introduce and pass House Bill (HB) 1834: Mental Health Related Absences, during the 2022 Legislative Session. HB 1834 directs OSPI to categorize a student's absence from school due to a mental health …

https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/support-programs/attendance-chronic-absenteeism-and-truancy/mental-health-related-absences

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2019- Resolution on the Mental Health of Students SBE

(1 days ago) WEBResolution on the Mental Health of Students WHEREAS the safety and well-being of Washington students is a high priority of the state; WHEREAS Governor Inslee’s Proposed 2019-2021 Budget promotes a transformation of the behavioral health system both within education and the broader state framework; WHEREAS districts have flexibility in …

https://www.sbe.wa.gov/2019-resolution-mental-health-students

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Adolescent Mental Health - Washington State Department of …

(9 days ago) WEBMental health is central to our well‐being at every stage of life. It affects everything — how we think, feel, handle challenges, and navigate relationships. Positive social connections, community involvement, parental support, a sense of belonging at school, and secure peer relationships promote good mental health.1–11 A positive support

https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2023-08/141-076-AdolescentMentalHealthSignificantChallengesAndStrategiesForImprovementWA.pdf?uid=6531c3449fdfb

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Providing Health Care to Minors under Washington Law

(7 days ago) WEBOutpatient mental health treatment: Yes, if over 13. No. No. Minors may receive outpatient mental health treatment if they are 13 years of age or older without the consent of a parent or guardian. The parents will not be notified without minor consent. RCW 71.34.530. Inpatient mental health treatment:

https://depts.washington.edu/uwhatc/PDF/guidelines/Minors%20Health%20Care%20Rights%20Washington%20State.pdf

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Mental, Social, & Behavioral Health - ospi.k12.wa.us

(5 days ago) WEBOSPI provides a number of programs and resources that can help Washington's youth achieve a healthy lifestyle. Through legislation, guidance, grant funding, programs, and webinars the goal remains that all students can be successful in school when their individual mental, emotional, social, and behavioral health needs are met. Please look into the …

https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/health-safety/school-safety-center/mental-social-behavioral-health

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Adolescent and Young Adult Health Data

(7 days ago) WEBThe National Survey of Children’s Health - Data on physical and mental health, healthcare access, and more. Healthy Youth Survey - Student answers to questions about mental health, substance use, safety and violence, and related risk and protective factors. Community Health Assessment Tool - Health-based data for community health …

https://doh.wa.gov/data-and-statistical-reports/washington-tracking-network-wtn/adolescent-health

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RCW 48.20.580: Mental health services—Definition - Washington

(5 days ago) WEBMental health services — Definition — Coverage required, when. (1) For the purposes of this section, "mental health services" means: (a) For health benefit plans issued or renewed before January 1, 2021, medically necessary outpatient and inpatient services provided to treat mental disorders covered by the diagnostic categories listed in

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=48.20.580

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Behavioral Health Legislative Implementation Washington State

(3 days ago) WEB"23-hour crisis relief center" means a community-based facility or portion of a facility serving adults, which is licensed or certified by the department of health and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, offering access to mental health and substance use care for no more than 23 hours and 59 minutes at a time per patient, and which accepts

https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/behavioral-health-professions-facilities-and-agencies/behavioral-health-legislative-implementation

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