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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the promotion of mental health education. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote mental health education in public schools. It amends existing law to require physical and mental health education as a mandatory subject for all students, with the goal of enhancing student understanding, attitudes, and behaviors that promote overall health and well-being. The bill also requires private schools approved by school committees to incorporate a mental health education program into their curriculum, in addition to meeting the existing requirements for thoroughness and efficiency of instruction.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (24)
Ruth Balser (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Edward Coppinger (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
John Velis (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5159 (on 12/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H482 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H482.pdf |
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