Washington 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 8 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 2239 — Supporting student well-being through instruction in social-emotional skills.

Last action — By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

37 added · 41 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 2239 updates the language regarding who the office of the superintendent of public instruction will collaborate with to implement youth suicide prevention activities in schools. Instead of including the governor's interagency coordinating council on health disparities, the amended version emphasizes collaboration with behavioral health experts. This change is important because it aims to focus on specialized knowledge in mental health, which could lead to more effective suicide prevention strategies in schools. Additionally, the reporting requirements for tracking the funding and its impact on student outcomes remain unchanged.

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H-3006.1 SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2239 State of Washington 68th Legislature 2024 Regular Session By House Education (originally sponsored by Representatives Timmons, Eslick, Callan, Ramel, Reeves, Reed, Doglio, Leavitt, and Davis) READ FIRST TIME 01/31/24.
H-2393.1 HOUSE BILL 2239 State of Washington 68th Legislature 2024 Regular Session By Representatives Timmons, Eslick, Callan, Ramel, Reeves, Reed, Doglio, Leavitt, and Davis Read first time 01/09/24.
Referred to Committee on Education.
1 SHB 2239 (3) The legislature acknowledges that the office of the superintendent of public instruction defines social-emotional learning as the process through which individuals build awareness and skills in managing emotions, setting goals, establishing relationships, and making responsible decisions that support success in school and in life.
1 HB 2239 (3) The legislature acknowledges that the office of the superintendent of public instruction defines social-emotional learning as the process through which individuals build awareness and skills in managing emotions, setting goals, establishing relationships, and making responsible decisions that support success in school and in life.
2 SHB 2239 (2) School districts and public schools are encouraged to coordinate actions to implement this section with related efforts, such as planning for emotional or behavioral distress in students under RCW 28A.320.127, priorities of school counselors, social workers, and psychologists under RCW 28A.320.280, implementing a comprehensive school counseling program under RCW 28A.320.600, and providing staff training under RCW 28A.415.445.
2 HB 2239 (2) School districts and public schools are encouraged to coordinate actions to implement this section with related efforts, such as planning for emotional or behavioral distress in students under RCW 28A.320.127, priorities of school counselors, social workers, and psychologists under RCW 28A.320.280, implementing a comprehensive school counseling program under RCW 28A.320.600, and providing staff training under RCW 28A.415.445.
3 SHB 2239 the instruction in social-emotional learning using the learning standards and benchmarks adopted under RCW 28A.300.478.
3 HB 2239 the instruction in social-emotional learning using the learning standards and benchmarks adopted under RCW 28A.300.478.
(5) The office of the superintendent of public instruction must work with state agencies, including the governor's interagency coordinating council on health disparities created in RCW 43.20.275, and community partners to implement this section.
(5) The office of the superintendent of public instruction must work with state and community partners to implement this section.
(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall work with state agency partners, including prevention experts in the division of behavioral health and recovery in the state health care authority and the governor's interagency coordinating council on health disparities created in RCW 43.20.275, and community partners to assist schools in implementing youth suicide prevention activities, which may include the following:
(1) The office of the superintendent of public instruction shall work with state agency and community partners , including prevention experts in the division of behavioral health and recovery of the state health care authority, to assist schools in implementing youth suicide prevention activities, which may include the following:
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Action History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.

  2. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 60; nays, 35; absent, 0; excused, 3.

  4. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  5. 2nd substitute bill substituted (APP 24).

  6. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  7. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  8. Minority; without recommendation.

  9. Minority; do not pass.

  10. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  11. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.

  12. Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 9:00 AM.

  13. Referred to Appropriations.

  14. Minority; without recommendation.

  15. Minority; do not pass.

  16. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  17. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Education at 1:30 PM.

  18. Public hearing in the House Committee on Education at 8:00 AM.

  19. First reading, referred to Education.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on · 27 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (142)

142 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

3rd Reading & Final Passage (#2)

Passed 60 Yea · 35 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 22701
Democrat 56001
Unaffiliated 2801
Total 603503
% of votes cast 61%36%0%3%
How each member voted (98)
Member Party Vote
Chambers — Nay
Chandler — Not Voting
Cheney — Nay
Chopp — Yea
Hutchins — Nay
Kretz — Nay
Maycumber — Nay
Mosbrucker — Yea
Robertson — Nay
Sandlin — Nay
Wilcox — Nay
Alex Ramel Democrat Yea
Alicia Rule Democrat Not Voting
Amy Walen Democrat Yea
April Berg Democrat Yea
Beth Doglio Democrat Yea
Bill Ramos Democrat Yea
Brandy Donaghy Democrat Yea
Chipalo Street Democrat Yea
Chris Stearns Democrat Yea
Cindy Ryu Democrat Yea
Clyde Shavers Democrat Yea
Dan Bronoske Democrat Yea
Darya Farivar Democrat Yea
Dave Paul Democrat Yea
David Hackney Democrat Yea
Davina Duerr Democrat Yea
Debra Entenman Democrat Yea
Debra Lekanoff Democrat Yea
Emily Alvarado Democrat Yea
Gerry Pollet Democrat Yea
Greg Nance Democrat Yea
Jake Fey Democrat Yea
Jamila Taylor Democrat Yea
Jessica Bateman Democrat Yea
Joe Fitzgibbon Democrat Yea
Joe Timmons Democrat Yea
Julia Reed Democrat Yea
Julio Cortes Democrat Yea
Kristine Reeves Democrat Yea
Larry Springer Democrat Yea
Lauren Davis Democrat Yea
Laurie Jinkins Democrat Yea
Lillian Ortiz-Self Democrat Yea
Lisa Callan Democrat Yea
Liz Berry Democrat Yea
Marcus Riccelli Democrat Yea
Mari Leavitt Democrat Yea
Mary Fosse Democrat Yea
Melanie Morgan Democrat Yea
Mia Gregerson Democrat Yea
Mike Chapman Democrat Yea
Monica Jurado Stonier Democrat Yea
My-Linh Thai Democrat Yea
Nicole Macri Democrat Yea
Roger Goodman Democrat Yea
Sharlett Mena Democrat Yea
Sharon Tomiko Santos Democrat Yea
Sharon Wylie Democrat Yea
Shelley Kloba Democrat Yea
Steve Bergquist Democrat Yea
Steve Tharinger Democrat Yea
Strom Peterson Democrat Yea
Tana Senn Democrat Yea
Tarra Simmons Democrat Yea
Timm Ormsby Democrat Yea
Tina Orwall Democrat Yea
Vandana Slatter Democrat Yea
Alex Ybarra Republican Not Voting
Andrew Barkis Republican Nay
April Connors Republican Nay
Carolyn Eslick Republican Yea
Chris Corry Republican Nay
Cyndy Jacobsen Republican Nay
Dan Griffey Republican Nay
Drew Stokesbary Republican Nay
Ed Orcutt Republican Nay
Jenny Graham Republican Nay
Jim Walsh Republican Nay
Joe Schmick Republican Nay
Joel McEntire Republican Nay
Keith Goehner Republican Nay
Kevin Waters Republican Nay
Leonard Christian Republican Nay
Mark Klicker Republican Nay
Mary Dye Republican Yea
Michelle Valdez Republican Nay
Mike Steele Republican Nay
Mike Volz Republican Nay
Paul Harris Republican Nay
Peter Abbarno Republican Nay
Sam Low Republican Nay
Skyler Rude Republican Nay
Stephanie Barnard Republican Nay
Stephanie McClintock Republican Nay
Suzanne Schmidt Republican Nay
Tom Dent Republican Nay
Travis Couture Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2239?
HB 2239 is sponsored by Lauren Davis (Democrat), Mari Leavitt (Democrat), Beth Doglio (Democrat), Julia Reed (Democrat), Kristine Reeves (Democrat), Alex Ramel (Democrat), Lisa Callan (Democrat), Carolyn Eslick (Republican), and Joe Timmons (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2239?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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