Alaska HB105 mandates mental health education in public schools and requires parental involvement.

Alaska HB105 directs the state Board of Education and Early Development to create guidelines for mental health education in public schools, consulting with relevant health and tribal organizations. It requires schools to notify parents at least two weeks before mental health instruction and allows parents to opt their children out of such instruction. The bill also mandates policies for parental involvement in education programs, including the ability to withdraw children from activities or assessments.

Alaska HB105 mandates mental health education in public schools and requires parental involvement.

Alaska HB105 directs the state Board of Education and Early Development to create guidelines for mental health education in public schools, consulting with relevant health and tribal organizations. It requires schools to notify parents at least two weeks before mental health instruction and allows parents to opt their children out of such instruction. The bill also mandates policies for parental involvement in education programs, including the ability to withdraw children from activities or assessments.