The bill establishes a new section in chapter 43.70 RCW that mandates collaboration between the student achievement council, institutions of higher education with behavioral health programs, and the office of the superintendent of public instruction. This collaboration aims to create standards for behavioral health graduates to meet supervision requirements necessary for licensing and certification while working as behavioral health professionals in elementary and secondary public schools.

The bill defines "behavioral health professionals" to include licensed advanced and independent clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors. It also clarifies that "institutions of higher education" and "elementary and secondary public schools" are defined according to existing RCW provisions. This legislative effort seeks to enhance the qualifications and oversight of behavioral health professionals in the educational system.