The bill amends RCW 43.06.535 to extend the program aimed at addressing complex cases of children in crisis by changing the title of the "children and youth multisystem care coordinator" to "project director." This project director is responsible for directing the use of state resources for children in crisis, coordinating with various agencies, and developing a rapid care team to support these children and their families. The bill also outlines the process for identifying children in crisis, initiating timely interventions, and connecting them with appropriate services to ensure safe discharges from hospitals.

Additionally, the bill mandates the governor to provide an annual report to the legislature detailing the activities and outcomes of the rapid care team, including demographic data, types of services provided, and barriers faced in addressing the needs of children in crisis. The section establishing the rapid care team is set to expire on June 30, 2027, and the act will take effect immediately to ensure the preservation of public health and safety. If specific funding for the act is not provided by June 30, 2025, the act will become null and void.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 43.06.535
Substitute Bill: 43.06.535
Bill as Passed Legislature: 43.06.535
Session Law: 43.06.535