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MA S2329

MA S2329
Relative to the promotion of mental health education in Massachusetts high schools


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Introduced
06/13/2016
In Committee
06/13/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the promotion of mental health education in Massachusetts high schools,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2329).

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 71 of the Massachusetts General Laws to allow all public high schools in the commonwealth to optionally include a mental health promotion component within their existing comprehensive health education curriculum for high school students. This new section, to be designated as Section 3A, would require that any such mental health component adhere to the same standards that guide the current health education curriculum and could cover topics such as mental health, mental illness, teenage brain development, stress management, physical health, violence prevention, ecological and community health, and reducing the stigma associated with mental illness.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Committee on Education (Joint)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/13/2016)

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