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MS HB451
MS HB451Universities and colleges; require to provide mental health assessments to members of school athletic teams.
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Introduced
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Require Each Public University And College To Provide Annual Mental Health Assessments To All Members Of Each School Sponsored Athletic Organization Governed By The Rules And Regulations Of A National Or Regional Sports Association Or Conference; To Prescribe The Manner By Which The Assessment May Be Administered, The Tools Used In The Assessments And By Whom The Assessment May Be Administered; To Require Each University And College To Partner With A Local Or Regional Behavioral Health Specialist To Assist In Administering The Required Assessments Or Screenings And To Provide Backend Counseling Services And Course Of Care Plans; To Permit Universities And Colleges To Consult The Department Of Mental Health For Additional Resources And Other Forms Of Assistance Through State Providers Of Behavioral Health Services; To Require Each University And College To Provide Mental Health Assessments To Members Of The General Student Population Who Have An Arrest Record; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires all public universities, community colleges, and junior colleges in Mississippi to conduct annual mental health assessments for student athletes who participate in school-sponsored athletic organizations governed by national or regional sports associations. The assessments are comprehensive and can include verbal or written questions, observations of the student's appearance and behavior, cognitive functioning tests, and potentially digital or lab screening tools. These assessments can be performed by various qualified mental health professionals, including doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, behavioral therapists, and mental health counselors, with the results remaining strictly confidential. Additionally, the institutions must partner with local behavioral health specialists to provide follow-up counseling and care plans for athletes who show mental health concerns. The bill also mandates that students with an arrest record, regardless of when the arrest occurred, must receive mental health assessments, and institutions may recommend participation in a mental health diversion program. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to proactively address mental health issues among student athletes and the broader student population.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0451.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/0400-0499/HB0451IN.htm |
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