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MA H585

Requiring a mental health wellness examination for all school children


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to requiring a mental health wellness examination for all school children. Education.

AI Summary

This bill requires all school children to undergo a mental health wellness examination, which is defined in the existing law. The bill amends the current law to mandate these examinations for all public school students and provide the option for private school students to request the examination. The bill also requires the examiner to provide a detailed written report of the examination results to the school and the child's parent or guardian. Additionally, the bill amends a separate section of the law to provide grants for mental health wellness examinations in underserved school districts.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4583 (on 05/20/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H585
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H585.pdf
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