Bill > HF61

This bill modifies requirements for mental health education and youth sports programs in Minnesota, with three key provisions. First, it mandates that starting in the 2026-2027 school year, school districts and charter schools must provide mental health instruction using curriculum approved by the Department of Education, building on existing encouragement for mental health education in grades 4-12. Second, the bill requires youth sports programs to provide training on key warning signs of mental illness in children and adolescents and suicide prevention, with an option for teachers who have already completed mental illness training to satisfy this requirement. Third, the bill updates the statewide plan on restrictive procedures in schools, requiring the commissioner to continue consulting with an advisory committee, gain input from students and families, conduct outreach to underserved communities, and report on efforts to reduce the use of restrictive procedures like physical holding or seclusion. The overall aim of these changes appears to be improving mental health awareness, support, and safety for students across various educational settings in Minnesota.

Education

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0061&ssn=0&y=2025