Create and Fund a Student Mental Health Allotment

HB 2451 by Rep. Allison and SB 948 by Sen. West would create and fund a student mental health allotment. 

The allotment — a form of funding in the state’s school finance system — would provide districts with a reliable source of funding for campus-wide strategies to:

  • Hire school counselors or social workers.
  • Collaborate with community-based organizations like Local Mental Health Authorities to provide options for parents who decide to seek mental health support for their kids.
  • Implement programs to prevent suicide, bullying, and substance use.
  • Support staff on campus to coordinate TCHATT.
  • Help students manage anxiety and conflict in order to promote a positive school climate.

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