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NC H990

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

Terry Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • State Board of Education shall establish a three-year Mental Health Triage Unit Pilot Program expiring June 30, 2027, to provide mental health resources in local school administrative units
  • Up to eight local school administrative units may participate, selected based on available resources, impact on student mental health, and history of traumatic events
  • Each participating unit receives $250,000 annually to establish and maintain at least one mental health triage unit staffed with a school nurse, school social worker, and licensed clinical mental health counselor
  • Mental health triage units operate during school hours to respond to mental health emergencies and provide resources to students and staff
  • State Board of Education shall report annually by March 15 to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee on participating units and program impact on student mental health and well-being; $2,000,000 in recurring funds appropriated for fiscal year 2024-2025

Legislative Description

Mental Health Triage Unit Pilot for LSAUs

Appropriations; Boards; Budgeting; Education; Education Boards; Education

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

5/6/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/6/2024

Full Bill Text

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