Hawaii SB2206 mandates public middle and high schools to create safe spaces for students to access telehealth services during school hours.

Hawaii SB2206 addresses the decline in youth telehealth usage by requiring public middle and high schools to establish safe spaces for students to access telehealth services during school hours. The bill mandates the Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, to develop guidelines for these spaces, including privacy standards, internet access, and equipment. The guidelines must be distributed to schools by December 31, 2026, with implementation required before the 2027-2028 school year.

Hawaii SB2206 mandates public middle and high schools to create safe spaces for students to access telehealth services during school hours.

Hawaii SB2206 addresses the decline in youth telehealth usage by requiring public middle and high schools to establish safe spaces for students to access telehealth services during school hours. The bill mandates the Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Health, to develop guidelines for these spaces, including privacy standards, internet access, and equipment. The guidelines must be distributed to schools by December 31, 2026, with implementation required before the 2027-2028 school year.