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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to providing for mental health professionals in public schools. Education.
AI Summary
This bill requires each school district in Massachusetts to appoint at least one full-time school psychologist and one full-time school social worker to provide mental health services to all students in grades K-12. The school psychologists and social workers would be responsible for conducting evaluations and assessments, informing parents and teachers about students' mental health, addressing identified mental health needs, providing interventions and services, and making recommendations about the school environment and mental health information. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education would be required to promulgate rules or regulations to implement this new requirement.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4583 (on 05/20/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H494 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H494.pdf |
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