Passed 1st Reading
Summary
The bill directs $1,290,626 in one‑time state funds to the Department of Health and Human Services to increase access to Teen and Youth Mental Health First Aid courses. It targets high‑school students and other youth, aiming to improve their ability to recognize and respond to mental‑health and substance‑use crises. The measure responds to high rates of suicidal thoughts and low help‑seeking among NC teens.
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