Supporting survivors of sexual assault in public elementary and secondary schools.

SB 5386 requires Washington schools to improve support for students who experience sexual assault by creating a youth advisory council to review and recommend changes to reporting policies and training. The bill mandates schools to provide trauma-informed training for staff every three years on responding to abuse disclosures, including bystander intervention. It also requires the state education office to develop a culturally informed, translated student and family guide explaining school policies on sexual misconduct by November 2026. These changes directly affect school staff, students, and families in public K-12 schools, focusing on practical resources rather than new legal obligations. The bill expires August 1, 2027.