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IN SB0469
Bill
Status
1/12/2017
Primary Sponsor
Vaneta Becker
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AI Summary
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Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to implement an evidence-based social work and substance abuse prevention model partnering with elementary and high schools to provide social and emotional support services to children, parents, caregivers, teachers, and the community.
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Mandates the contractor be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in Indiana with at least 10 years of experience in evidence-based social work and substance abuse prevention in schools, and must employ individuals with master's degrees in social work.
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Requires the model to include early intervention and prevention of substance abuse and mental health issues, suicide prevention and self-harm intervention, assistance for at-risk students, parenting skills education, and social skills development.
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Requires the contractor to obtain at least 25% of total funding from partner schools, other public sources, and private sources including foundations, corporations, and individuals.
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Appropriates $5 million for fiscal year 2017-2018 and $10 million for fiscal year 2018-2019 from the state general fund, with the appropriation expiring July 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
Social work and substance abuse prevention. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services (office of the secretary) to implement an evidence based model of social work and substance abuse prevention that includes partnering with elementary and high schools to provide social and emotional support services to children, parents, caregivers, teachers, and the community. Requires the office of the secretary to contract with an entity to implement the evidence based model, and sets forth requirements that the contractor must meet. Makes an annual appropriation.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services
1/12/2017