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CT HB06026

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2021

Primary Sponsor

Tom O'Dea

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Require the state Board of Education to amend the definition of "excused absence" to include illness or recovery related to mental health.

  • Allow minors age 13 and older to request and receive outpatient mental health treatment without parental or guardian consent.

  • Permit school districts to create evidence-based student mental health screening programs in consultation with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, tailored to each grade and age level.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Mental Health Of Students And Children.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

1/28/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/28/2021

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