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TN HB1375
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Clemmons
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Tennessee Mental Health Volunteer Alliance," a statewide database of licensed mental health professionals who volunteer to provide on-site or virtual mental healthcare at schools and public facilities following gun violence, traumatic events, or disasters
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School and public facility officials may request volunteers from the database by specifying the type, number, and duration of mental health professionals needed; services are provided pro bono
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Allocates $250,000 in recurring funding for administrative costs, virtual counseling software, and reimbursement of volunteer travel expenses and lodging at federal mileage rates
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Establishes a school safety fund for purchasing safety technology and equipment, funded by unused Mental Health Volunteer Alliance funds, legislative appropriations, and public/private gifts
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Takes effect July 1, 2025 for general purposes, with immediate effect for rulemaking by the Department of Mental Health and Department of Education
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 49; Title 63 and Title 68, relative to mental health.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Dept. of
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Population Health Subcommittee of Health Committee
2/25/2025