Public Schools - School-Based Mental Health Services - Full-Time Therapist
Hearing (House)
Summary
The bill requires each public school in Maryland to employ a full‑time therapist who provides mental‑health services to students during the instructional day. The therapist must be licensed and certified by the State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. The measure aims to expand access to mental‑health care for students and takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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- Ways and Means — Bill HearingWays and Means · Feb 18, 2026
History
- Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
- First Reading Ways and Means and Health
Sponsors
- Stinnett · sponsor
- Addison
- Rosenberg
- Simmons
- Terrasa
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