IN HB1282

Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services shall implement an evidence-based model of social work and substance abuse prevention in partnership with elementary and high schools to provide social and emotional support services to children, parents, caregivers, teachers, and the community.

The model must include early intervention and prevention of substance abuse and mental health issues, assistance for at-risk students, suicide prevention and self-harm intervention, parenting skills and family communication education, and social skills education and development.

Contracting entity must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with at least 10 years of experience in evidence-based social work and substance abuse prevention, employ individuals with master's degrees in social work, and secure at least 25% of implementation costs from partner schools and public or private sources.

Contractor must conduct independent third-party evaluations and submit annual reports to the office of the secretary measuring improvements in protective factors, school adjustment, individual concerns, and problem behaviors that impede academic success.

State fiscal year 2017-2018: $5,000,000 appropriated; State fiscal year 2018-2019: $10,000,000 appropriated from the state general fund; appropriation authority expires July 1, 2019.