Hawaii SB64 mandates minimum mental health professionals for public schools starting 2027-2028.

Hawaii SB64 amends state statutes to require each public school, from kindergarten through grade twelve, to employ or contract at least one mental health professional for every 250 students starting in the 2027-2028 school year. If a school has fewer than 250 students, it must still employ at least one mental health professional. The bill defines a mental health professional as a licensed mental health counselor, psychologist, school psychologist, social worker, or a social worker exempt from licensure.

Hawaii SB64 mandates minimum mental health professionals for public schools starting 2027-2028.

Hawaii SB64 amends state statutes to require each public school, from kindergarten through grade twelve, to employ or contract at least one mental health professional for every 250 students starting in the 2027-2028 school year. If a school has fewer than 250 students, it must still employ at least one mental health professional. The bill defines a mental health professional as a licensed mental health counselor, psychologist, school psychologist, social worker, or a social worker exempt from licensure.