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This bill establishes a new grant program designed to increase mental health support for students in Massachusetts schools. Specifically, the bill creates a mechanism for the state's education department to award grants to school districts that want to either hire mental health professionals directly or contract with third-party mental health service providers. The grants can be used to partially or fully fund the salaries of mental health counselors or to cover the costs of contracted mental health services. The commissioner of education will be responsible for developing regulations that outline the application process and set qualifications for mental health professionals who can receive funding. The goal of the program is to expand mental health resources and support available to students within school districts across the commonwealth, recognizing the growing importance of addressing students' mental health needs within the educational system.

Education

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H743