Bill > S346

This bill aims to ensure access to mental health supports in K-12 schools. It amends existing state law to require the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide school mental health professionals, such as school counselors, psychologists, and social workers, at a ratio of at least one per 250 students, with a minimum of one per elementary and secondary school. These professionals can provide a range of services, including mental health services, social-emotional skill building, assistance with accessing public benefits, and coordination with community-based resources to address issues affecting students, such as food insecurity and homelessness.