Bill > SB350

This bill requires the Maryland State Department of Education to develop and offer a continuing professional development course on student well-being and flourishing by July 1, 2026. The course will be available to all school personnel and administrators through asynchronous instruction and will be offered at a rate comparable to other professional development courses. The course is designed to cover the eight dimensions of well-being identified by the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, including social, environmental, physical, emotional, spiritual, occupational, intellectual, and financial well-being. Each dimension will include instruction on its importance to students and pedagogical approaches that support that specific area of well-being. For example, the course will cover topics like helping students build friendships and a sense of community, connecting students with nature, understanding physical health habits, expressing emotions, finding personal meaning, exploring future careers, maintaining intellectual curiosity, and understanding financial processes. The course aims to provide educators with comprehensive strategies to support students' holistic development and well-being. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Education

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0350?ys=2025RS