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This bill provides targeted funding to support mental health programs in New Mexico schools for fiscal year 2026. Specifically, the bill appropriates $300,000 to partner with an organization that will provide trauma-informed and culture-centered suicide prevention training to school staff, students, and community members. Additionally, the bill allocates $1,750,000 to support the operation of fourteen mental health rooms in schools across the state. These funds will come from the general fund and any unexpended or unencumbered balance at the end of the fiscal year will be returned to the general fund. The bill aims to address mental health challenges in schools by offering resources for suicide prevention and creating dedicated spaces for mental health support, recognizing the importance of proactive mental health interventions in educational settings.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=58&year=25