The bill amends the effective dates related to the licensing and oversight of residential private schools in Washington State. Specifically, it extends the deadline for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to submit a preliminary progress report from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026, and the final report from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027. Additionally, it changes the effective date for certain sections of the act from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026.

Furthermore, the bill includes a new section declaring that it is necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety, and thus takes effect immediately upon passage. This urgency underscores the importance of timely oversight and regulation of residential private schools to ensure the welfare of students and compliance with state standards.