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GA HR354
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/21/2017
Primary Sponsor
Dar'shun Kendrick
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AI Summary
- Urges the Georgia Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and mental health experts, to develop and provide local school systems a list of training materials to increase awareness of mental health issues and behavioral and learning disabilities
- Cites that 1 in 10 children has serious mental health issues severe enough to impair functioning, and 15.4% of children ages 2-8 have at least one diagnosed mental, behavioral, or developmental disability
- Notes that 44% of children with mental health issues drop out of high school, 14% receive mostly Ds and Fs, and many miss 18 to 22 days of school per year
- Recognizes that almost 50% of all long-term mental health issues begin by age 14, with onset of major mental illness occurring as early as ages 7-11
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to local boards of education
Legislative Description
Georgia Department of Education; develop and provide a list of training materials to increase awareness of mental health issues and disabilities; urge
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
2/15/2018
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