The bill introduces a new section to chapter 74.13 RCW, mandating the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to report on racial disproportionality in child welfare. The first report is due by October 1, 2025, with subsequent reports required biennially thereafter. These reports must include comprehensive data from the last five years, disaggregated by race, covering various aspects of child welfare, such as the number of child abuse and neglect intakes, the outcomes for children in the system, and the demographics of department employees.

Additionally, the reports must detail the department's efforts to address racial disproportionality, the outcome measures used to assess improvements, and recommendations for policy or funding changes to mitigate these disparities. The bill emphasizes the importance of monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of assessment tools related to racial disproportionality in child welfare, ensuring that the department is held accountable for addressing these critical issues.