Bill > SB2668

This bill requires public schools in Mississippi to include instruction on mental illness and mental health in the health education curriculum starting from the 2024-2025 school year. The instruction must cover objectives such as understanding mental health problems, destigmatizing mental illness, recognizing signs and symptoms, and utilizing professional resources. Additionally, the bill mandates in-service training on mental illness for all licensed school district employees, with the content and materials developed by the State Department of Education in conjunction with the State Department of Mental Health. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.