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Schools Must Integrate Mental Health Support and Eating Disorder Prevention.

This law modifies requirements for local school wellness policies, mandating that schools integrate mental health promotion and education into their strategies. It requires schools to actively address mental health issues and eating disorders, moving beyond just physical activity and obesity. The goal is to create more resilient and supportive school environments for students.
Key points
Local school wellness policies must now explicitly include mental health promotion and education.
Policies must address both obesity and eating disorders, expanding the scope of student health focus.
School-based mental health providers and registered dietitians must be involved in policy development and review.
Schools are required to establish multidisciplinary teams to lead the implementation and periodic review of wellness policies.
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Additional Information
Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act
Print number: S 754
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2023-03-09