Concerning supervision requirements for behavioral health professionals in elementary and secondary public schools.

HB 1259 establishes new standards for supervision requirements that behavioral health professionals must meet to work in Washington state public schools. It requires collaboration between the Student Achievement Council, institutions offering behavioral health programs, and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to create these standards. The bill specifically affects licensed professionals including advanced clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors working in elementary and secondary schools. These standards will help ensure these professionals meet licensing and certification requirements while providing services in schools.