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AL HB123

AL HB123
Schools, K-12, mental health service coordinator for each school system, subject to legislative appropriation, duties to Dept. of Mental Health and Dept. of Education, qualifications provided


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Introduced
01/13/2022
In Committee
02/17/2022
Crossed Over
02/16/2022
Passed
04/07/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/07/2022

Introduced Session

Regular Session 2022

Bill Summary

Schools, K-12, mental health service coordinator for each school system, subject to legislative appropriation, duties to Dept. of Mental Health and Dept. of Education, qualifications provided

AI Summary

This bill requires each local school board in Alabama to employ a mental health service coordinator starting in the 2023-2024 school year, subject to legislative appropriations. The coordinator must have certain qualifications, such as a bachelor's degree in social work or a mental health-related license. The coordinator is responsible for coordinating student mental health services across the school system. The bill also requires schools to conduct a mental health needs assessment and obtain parental permission ("opt-in") before providing ongoing mental health services to students under 14 years old.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Delivered to Governor at 11:59 a.m. on April 7, 2022. (on 04/07/2022)

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