Indiana SB0269 establishes a youth peer support program for students in grades 6 through 12.

Indiana SB0269 allows school corporations to establish a youth peer support program for students in grades 6 through 12. These programs must be developed in consultation with local mental health organizations, use evidence-based training models, include written referral protocols, and provide ongoing supervision by qualified professionals. The bill prohibits these programs from providing clinical diagnosis or treatment, replacing school counselors or mental health professionals, or requiring student participation.

Indiana SB0269 establishes a youth peer support program for students in grades 6 through 12.

Indiana SB0269 allows school corporations to establish a youth peer support program for students in grades 6 through 12. These programs must be developed in consultation with local mental health organizations, use evidence-based training models, include written referral protocols, and provide ongoing supervision by qualified professionals. The bill prohibits these programs from providing clinical diagnosis or treatment, replacing school counselors or mental health professionals, or requiring student participation.