Bill > SB238

This bill repeals the Sixth Through Twelfth Grade Mental Health Screening Act, effectively eliminating a school mental health screening program previously established in Colorado. The legislation removes existing statutory language related to the mental health screening program and makes corresponding budget adjustments. Specifically, the bill reduces various appropriations to the Department of Human Services, including a decrease of $2,536,706 for the school mental health screening program and a reduction of 3.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions from the behavioral health administration. By repealing the program, the bill removes the legal authorization for conducting mental health screenings for students in grades six through twelve and eliminates the associated funding and administrative infrastructure. The bill includes a safety clause, which is a standard legislative provision suggesting the act is necessary for public health, safety, or state institution support. The financial adjustments reflect the intent to completely discontinue the mental health screening program across multiple budget line items.

Budget and Finance

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-238