E2SHB 2245: Establishing co-response services and training as an essential component of the crisis care continuum.

What this bill does

Requires the University of Washington (UW) School of Social Work to establish a co-response training academy pilot program and a peer support program for co-responders. Requires the UW School of Social Work to explore the development of credentialing opportunities for co-responders. Requires the UW School of Social Work to provide an annual assessment to the Governor and the Legislature regarding the co-response workforce.

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Floor votes

• House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 12, 2024
  97 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting

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