WV HB5054

Establishes a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) Pilot Program in 10 West Virginia counties selected by the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education and Accountability (LOCEA)

Requires all public schools in participating pilot counties to have at least one qualified mental health professional on staff

Classifies school counselors as QMHPs, allowing them to provide collaborative mental health services under supervision of the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling

Mandates a report to LOCEA after two years detailing pilot program results, at which point the program may be expanded to additional counties

Removes previous language limiting counselor training and outside referral services based on funding availability, making county boards responsible for providing required training