Hawaii SB2224 mandates minimum mental health professionals in schools starting in 2028.

Hawaii SB2224 requires each department school and public charter school to employ or contract at least one mental health professional for every 250 students starting in the 2028-2029 and 2027-2028 school years, respectively. Schools with fewer than 250 students must still employ one mental health professional. The bill defines mental health professionals as licensed counselors, psychologists, school psychologists, social workers, or exempt social workers. It also appropriates funds for these positions and mandates a progress report by the Department of Education.

Hawaii SB2224 mandates minimum mental health professionals in schools starting in 2028.

Hawaii SB2224 requires each department school and public charter school to employ or contract at least one mental health professional for every 250 students starting in the 2028-2029 and 2027-2028 school years, respectively. Schools with fewer than 250 students must still employ one mental health professional. The bill defines mental health professionals as licensed counselors, psychologists, school psychologists, social workers, or exempt social workers. It also appropriates funds for these positions and mandates a progress report by the Department of Education.