Loading chat...
MO SB192
Bill
Status
1/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
David Pearce
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Department of Mental Health, in collaboration with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, shall develop a continuing professional education curriculum on eating disorders by December 31, 2011
-
Curriculum must include recognition of eating disorder warning signs and risk factors, information on seriousness and mortality of eating disorders, available counseling and treatment resources, and educational materials for middle and high school students and families
-
Curriculum shall cover healthy body image development and positive self-esteem promotion
-
School districts may voluntarily adopt and implement the curriculum for school personnel serving grades 6-12, including school nurses, health care professionals, psychologists, counselors, and athletic coaches
-
Development shall be done in consultation with the Missouri eating disorder council established in section 630.575
Legislative Description
Requires the Department of Mental Health to develop a continuing professional education curriculum relating to eating disorders
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families Committee
2/7/2011