Illinois HB2960 mandates mental health education in middle and high school health courses.
HB2960 requires school districts offering health education courses in middle and high school to include mental health instruction. Topics must cover the importance of mental health, identifying common mental health challenges, promoting wellness, and overcoming stigma. Instruction must be appropriate for all pupils, accessible to those with disabilities, and coordinated with on-campus mental health providers. Pupils are not required to disclose confidential health information during the instruction.
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