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AR HB1709

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tracy Steele

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Expands the existing Human Services Workers in the Schools Program to include mental health counselors alongside human services workers
  • Mental health counselors must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in mental health or counseling fields
  • Services provided include crisis intervention, home visits, parent training, school conferences, supportive service referrals, and assessment of family and student needs
  • Funding is targeted to schools where 80% or more of students qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program
  • Parents and students retain the option to refuse any services recommended under the program

Legislative Description

To Amend The Human Services Workers In The Schools Program; And To Include Mental Health Counselors In The Human Services Workers In The Schools Program.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Education3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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