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IN SB0326
Bill
Status
1/7/2019
Primary Sponsor
Michael Crider
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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 Department of Education in coordination with the Division of Mental Health and Addiction
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School corporations become eligible for grants beginning after June 30, 2020, with funding calculated at $10 multiplied by the school corporation's current average daily membership (ADM)
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Participating schools must submit plans that include designated personnel for social emotional learning integration, research-based mental health services delivered in culturally responsive ways, and systematic training for schools, parents, and students on wellness, mental health, and suicide prevention
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Plans must also include coordination of care with families and healthcare providers, peer programs for students, and reporting on clinical and educational outcomes
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Virtual charter schools are excluded from the program; the Department must submit annual evaluation reports to the legislative council before June 30 each year
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, in coordination with the division of mental health and addiction, 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
Senator Kruse added as second author
1/22/2019