Maryland HB740 mandates public schools to employ full-time licensed therapists for school-based mental health services.
Maryland HB740 requires each public school to employ a full-time therapist to provide mental health services to students during the school day. The therapist must be licensed and certified by the State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. The bill also mandates county boards to designate a school health services program coordinator to implement health policies and ensure adherence to local health services guidelines.
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