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AK HB60

AK HB60
Public Schools: Mental Health Education


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Introduced
02/18/2021
In Committee
04/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/18/2022

Introduced Session

32nd Legislature

Bill Summary

AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to mental health education."

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Alaska state law to require the Board of Education and Early Development to develop guidelines for mental health education in public schools. The bill mandates that these guidelines be developed in consultation with the Department of Health and Social Services, regional tribal health organizations, and representatives of national and state mental health organizations. The bill also expands the existing health education curriculum in schools to include instruction on mental health, in addition to the existing topics like physical health, drug abuse, and child abuse prevention.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

House Finance Hearing (09:00 3/31/2022 Adams 519) (on 03/31/2022)

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