Bill > HB1072

This bill amends the Education Code to require local mental health authorities to employ a non-physician mental health professional to serve as a mental health and substance use resource for school districts in the region served by a regional education service center. The bill outlines the duties of the non-physician mental health professional, including providing mental health first aid training, substance use prevention and intervention training, and grief and trauma support training to school district personnel. The bill also requires collaboration between the local mental health authority and the regional education service center, and it establishes reporting requirements on the outcomes of the services provided.

Health and Social Services

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