An Act relating to mental health education.

Summary

The bill directs the State Board of Education and Early Development to develop guidelines for teaching mental health in K‑12 schools, using medically‑based content and excluding unrelated political or ideological material. It adds parent‑notification requirements for any mental‑health instruction and mandates consultation with health and tribal agencies. The measure also calls for a dedicated school health education specialist and funding for curriculum development and teacher training.

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