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AL HJR226
Joint Resolution
Status
5/7/2013
Primary Sponsor
Mary McClurkin
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AI Summary
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Supports and encourages agreements between the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Alabama State Department of Education to increase support services for early detection and treatment of psychological and emotional disorders in schools.
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Recommends the Department of Education work with family resource centers to provide additional support helping school districts develop and implement strategies to improve students' social and emotional well-being.
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Recommends the Department of Education create continuing education programs for teachers to recognize signs of potential emotional and psychological problems in students.
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Introduced in response to the December 14, 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, which killed 20 students and 6 personnel.
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Adopted by the House on April 16, 2013 and the Senate on May 2, 2013.
Legislative Description
Students, encouraging support services for detecting and treating psychological and emotional problems in students
Resolutions, Legislative
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 12:20 p.m. on May 7, 2013.
5/7/2013