SB 147 Summary

• Requires the Department of Education to administer annual mental health screenings and behavioral health screenings for all students at public K-12 schools.

• Requires the Department of Education to administer annual mental health screenings for all faculty and staff members at public schools.

• Mandates written parental notification prior to student screenings, including screening purpose, provider identity, scheduled date and time, and expected duration.

• Authorizes the Department of Education to adopt administrative rules to implement the screening requirements.

• Appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to develop and implement the screening programs, effective July 1, 2023.