School Social Worker Amendments

Summary

The legislation revises Utah law to include school social workers and other licensed mental‑health professionals as "qualifying personnel" who can provide counseling and health support in schools. It requires the State Board of Education to issue guidance, develop a formula for distributing state money to districts, and set reporting and training requirements. The changes aim to improve access to mental‑health services for students while ensuring oversight and collaboration with local health authorities.

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