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HB 1943

Encouraging public school instruction in awareness of blood donation.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Beth Doglio and 10 co-sponsors

Washington bill directs public schools to teach students about blood donation and donor eligibility to increase awareness and future donor participation.

First reading, referred to Education.
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Bill Summary · HB 1943

Legislative bill overview

HB 1943 directs Washington public schools to provide instruction to students about blood donation, its importance, and how to become a blood donor. The bill encourages schools to incorporate this educational content into existing health or science curricula without requiring substantial new resources or programs.

Why is this important

Blood donation is critical to maintaining adequate supplies for medical emergencies, surgeries, and treatments for conditions like sickle cell disease and cancer. Early education about donation can build a pipeline of future donors and address persistent shortages, particularly among underrepresented communities that donate at lower rates.

Potential points of contention

  • Curriculum crowding: Schools already struggle to fit existing mandated health and science content into limited class time; some may view this as another unfunded mandate competing for instructional hours
  • Age-appropriateness concerns: Questions may arise about whether elementary students need this instruction or if it should be limited to secondary grades nearing donation eligibility age (17-18)
  • Blood bank industry involvement: Some stakeholders might view this as favoring the blood banking industry's interests rather than as purely educational, raising questions about whether schools should promote specific industries or donation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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