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MI SB0041
Bill
Status
1/22/2019
Primary Sponsor
Sylvia Santana
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AI Summary
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Department of Education, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services, must develop or adopt a professional development course on mental health first aid for teachers within 1 year of the bill's effective date
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Course must include instruction on identifying risk factors and warning signs for mental illnesses including depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, substance use disorders, and self-injury
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Course must also include strategies for helping individuals experiencing mental health crises, including assessing risk, listening respectfully, supporting the individual, and connecting them to professional help and resources
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The mental health first aid course may be counted toward the professional development requirements already mandated for teachers under existing law
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Bill takes effect 90 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Education: teachers; mental health training; include in requirement for teacher continuing education and professional development. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1526b.
Education: teachers
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-1)
12/2/2020