Bill > HB1075

This bill requires every school corporation and charter school in Indiana to develop a plan for conducting developmentally appropriate, evidence-based mental health and substance use disorder screenings for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The bill mandates that schools notify parents of unemancipated minors about the screening, including its purpose and timing, and obtain consent before conducting any screenings. Mental health screenings must specifically include assessments for high-risk potential for violence and resilience. Schools must provide screening results to parents or students, along with relevant resources, while ensuring that these results cannot be used to make decisions about the student's academic opportunities, instruction, or discipline. The state's Department of Education is required to make available appropriate screening tools and resources, consulting with the division of mental health and addiction in the process. The bill also stipulates that any screening data must be destroyed within 60 days of obtaining results or after notifying parents/students, and that all records must be maintained in accordance with federal privacy laws. Importantly, schools are not responsible for providing additional care if screenings indicate a need for further intervention, unless otherwise specified by federal or state law.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1075/details