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IL HJR0063
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
1/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Mussman
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AI Summary
- Recognizes that more than 2 million children are adopted in the United States, with over 60,000 adopted children living in Illinois
- Notes that adopted children are approximately twice as likely to have contact with mental health professionals
- Encourages Illinois General Assembly members and staff to increase awareness of issues impacting adopted children, particularly mental health impacts
- Emphasizes that school mental health professionals including social workers, counselors, and psychologists play a key role in supporting adopted students
- Calls for specialized training on adoption-related experiences to enhance mental health services in school settings
Legislative Description
ADOPTION MENTAL HEALTH
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/7/2025
Committee Referrals
Assignments5/9/2024
Adoption & Child Welfare3/27/2024
Rules3/20/2024
Full Bill Text
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