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Mental Health Support in Schools: New Rules for Students

This act modifies school wellness policies to place a greater emphasis on mental health promotion and eating disorder prevention. This means schools will be required to actively support students' mental well-being, potentially leading to improved access to mental health resources and assistance.
Key points
Schools must now include mental health promotion and education in their wellness policies.
School wellness policies will now address eating disorders in addition to obesity.
Mental health service providers will be included in the teams developing school wellness policies, ensuring a more comprehensive approach.
Schools will be encouraged to promote mental health assessments and foster resilient school environments.
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Additional Information
Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act
Print number: S 2930
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2021-10-05