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AK HB105

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Alyse Galvin

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Origin

House of Representatives

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds mental health as a required component of K-12 health education programs in Alaska public schools, alongside existing topics like alcohol/drug abuse education, CPR, and child abuse prevention

  • Requires the Board of Education and Early Development to create developmentally appropriate mental health instruction guidelines within two years, in consultation with the Department of Health, Department of Family and Community Services, regional tribal health organizations, and national/state mental health organizations

  • Mandates that parents receive notification at least two weeks before any mental health instruction is provided to their child

  • Requires the Board to submit a report to the legislature two years after the act's effective date, including the developed guidelines and description of the development process

Legislative Description

Public Schools: Mental Health Education

Education

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): FRIER

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules5/16/2025
Education2/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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