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 by September 1, 2026, and thereafter. These reports must include comprehensive data from the past 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 department's efforts to address racial disproportionality.

Additionally, the reports must detail the department's strategies to combat racial disproportionality, the outcome measures used to assess progress, and recommendations for policy or funding changes. The bill emphasizes the importance of monitoring and improving practices related to racial equity in child welfare, ensuring that the department is held accountable for its actions and outcomes in this area.