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MS SB2866

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Sarita Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts must employ, contract, or collaborate with mental health service providers including child psychologists, behavior analysts, licensed mental health counselors, and community mental health centers to provide students with mental health services.

  • Mental health service providers may also include organizations providing relevant training for educators and school personnel.

  • The requirement is added as a new subsection (4) to Section 37-9-79, Mississippi Code of 1972, which governs professional school counselor assignments and duties.

  • The act takes effect on July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

School districts; require to employ mental health professionals.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Education2/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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