Supporting student success through instruction in self-resiliency skills.

 H-0155.3

HOUSE BILL 1590

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Representatives Timmons, Eslick, Callan, Rule, Doglio, and Reed

Read first time 01/24/25. Referred to Committee on Education.

AN ACT Relating to supporting student success through instruction in self-resiliency skills; amending RCW 28A.300.288 ; adding a new section to chapter 28A.320 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.630 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The legislature recognizes that there is an ongoing youth mental health crisis that requires a thoughtful and effective response strategy. The rates of psychological distress among young people have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Psychological distress can manifest as depression or anxiety, impulsiveness or irritability, substance abuse, as well as suicidal ideations and suicide attempts.

(2) The legislature finds that teaching students how to build the skills to cope with stress, navigate their emotions, build healthy relationships, and develop problem solving skills helps to reduce harmful student behaviors and improve student success.