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AR HB1030
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tara Shephard
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AI Summary
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School resource officers and law enforcement personnel assigned to public school campuses must obtain Youth Mental Health First Aid certification within 18 months of assignment and renew it every 4 years
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Replaces the previous requirement for general "youth mental health training" with the specific Youth Mental Health First Aid certification program
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School counselors must complete Youth Mental Health First Aid training by September 1, 2025, and every 4 years thereafter
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Training covers risk factors and warning signs of mental health issues in adolescents, early intervention importance, and how to assist youth in crisis
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Youth Mental Health First Aid training counts toward the 12 hours of annual public school-specific continuing education required for school resource officers
Legislative Description
To Require A School Resource Officer Or Law Enforcement Personnel To Obtain Certification In Youth Mental Health First Aid; And To Require A School Counselor To Receive Youth Mental Health First Aid Training.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025