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AN ACT relating to education; creating a program relating to K-12 mental health as specified; providing appropriations; providing positions; requiring reports; repealing a provision; and providing for an effective date.
This bill, HB0180, aimed to create a K-12 mental health program to support students in schools. It proposed to allocate funds for the program, establish positions to manage it, and require regular reports on its progress. The bill also included provisions for repealing an existing measure related to mental health in schools. It was sponsored by a bipartisan group and introduced on January 31, 2025.
The bill would have affected all K-12 students and school staff by providing resources and support for mental health services within schools. This could have included counseling, training for staff, and educational materials for students and families.
The bill's progress ended with a failure on March 3, 2025, as it did not pass the Education Committee. This means it did not move forward in the legislative process. Key steps included its introduction, referral to the Education Committee, and a failed vote in that committee.