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AL SB336
Bill
Status
5/4/2020
Primary Sponsor
Rodger Smitherman
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AI Summary
SB336 Summary
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State Department of Education must develop a comprehensive program addressing mental health of "Tier II students" (K-12 students at-risk for inadequate social-behavioral skills including ADHD and anger management issues) through professional development, one-on-one consultations, and curricula development.
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Department shall create a safe and supportive schools framework providing guidance to school districts for establishing positive learning environments, with schools required to develop action plans addressing identified needs.
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Each local board of education must employ a mental health service coordinator beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, with coordinator qualifications including bachelor's degree in social work, school counselor/nurse credentials, or licensed mental health experience.
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Mental health service coordinators must complete a school-based mental health certification program within one year of hire, developed by the Alabama Department of Mental Health.
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Local boards of education must complete and submit mental health needs assessments to the Alabama Department of Mental Health by the end of fiscal year 2021 and as requested thereafter.
Legislative Description
Public K-12 education, State Department of Education required to develop a program to address the mental health of students (Tier II students) who are considered at-risk for developing inadequate social-behavioral skills, such as ADHD or anger management issues
Education
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Education Policy
5/4/2020