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According to a recent CDC survey, the COVID pandemic exacerbated an existing mental health crisis for students. One in 5 school aged children has a mental health condition, and 45% of children may have experienced a traumatic event. This bill provides for excused absences for the mental or behavior health of a student and requires that any student taking more than 2 such excused absences will be referred to a…
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According to a recent CDC survey, the COVID pandemic exacerbated an existing mental health crisis for students. One in 5 school aged children has a mental health condition, and 45% of children may have experienced a traumatic event. This bill provides for excused absences for the mental or behavior health of a student and requires that any student taking more than 2 such excused absences will be referred to a behavioral health specialist. This bill provides a supplemental tool to identify students struggling with mental and behavioral health issues and legitimizes these struggles faced by many students. Moreover, this bill makes clear that the mental and behavioral health of students is a priority in this State.
Every action
9 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
CommitteeIntroduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House · House Education
CommitteeReported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 10 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits · House Education
HouseAmendment HA 1 to HB 3 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
HouseAmendment HA 1 to HB 3 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
HousePassed By House. Votes: 34 YES 3 NO 4 ABSENT34–3 vote
CommitteeAssigned to Education Committee in Senate · Senate Education
CommitteeReported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits · Senate Education
SenatePassed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 6 NO15–6 vote
GovernorSigned by Governor
Roll calls
2 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 0 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Passed By House. Votes: 34 YES 3 NO 4 ABSENT · Full House