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NC H990
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/2/2024
Primary Sponsor
Terry Brown
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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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