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AL SB306

AL SB306
Education, K-12, mental health service coordinator for each school system, subject to Legislative appropriation, Dept. of Mental Health and State Department of Education duties specified, qualifications provided


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Introduced
03/09/2022
In Committee
03/09/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/07/2022

Introduced Session

Regular Session 2022

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill requires each local school board in Alabama to employ a mental health service coordinator, subject to legislative appropriation, starting in the 2023-2024 school year. The coordinator must have certain qualifications, such as a bachelor's degree in social work or experience in a mental health occupation. The bill also requires local school boards to complete a needs assessment and resource map for their school systems and allows the Alabama Department of Mental Health and the State Department of Education to adopt rules and policies for implementation. The administration of this act is subject to legislative appropriations.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed (on 04/06/2022)

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