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IN SB0267
Bill
Status
1/7/2019
Primary Sponsor
Randall Head
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AI Summary
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Establishes the integrated school based mental health and substance use disorder services grant program, administered by the Indiana Department of Education, effective July 1, 2019
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School corporations become eligible for grants beginning after June 30, 2020 by submitting a plan that includes designated mental health personnel, research-based social emotional learning programs, training for schools/parents/students on wellness and suicide prevention, and coordination with healthcare providers
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Grant amount equals $10 multiplied by the school corporation's current ADM (average daily membership) for each state fiscal year
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Virtual charter schools are excluded from participating in the program
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Department of Education must submit annual reports to the legislative council evaluating the program and school corporation plans before each June 30, starting in 2020
Legislative Description
Integrated school based mental health. Establishes the integrated school based mental health and substance use disorder services grant program (program) to provide grants to school corporations for the development, implementation, and maintenance of integrated school based mental health and substance use disorder services plans. Requires the department of education to administer the program. Provides that, beginning after June 30, 2020, a school corporation is eligible for a grant if the school corporation meets the requirements of the program. Establishes the requirements to participate in the program and grant amounts.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development
1/7/2019