Massachusetts S441 mandates mental health support in K-12 schools by ensuring a ratio of one school mental health professional per 250 students.

Massachusetts S441 aims to ensure access to mental health supports in K-12 schools by requiring the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide school mental health professionals at a ratio of at least one per 250 students. This includes school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers who can offer mental health services, training, and resources to students and school staff. The bill also allows these professionals to assist students and families with public benefits and coordinate with other school professionals.

Massachusetts S441 mandates mental health support in K-12 schools by ensuring a ratio of one school mental health professional per 250 students.

Massachusetts S441 aims to ensure access to mental health supports in K-12 schools by requiring the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to provide school mental health professionals at a ratio of at least one per 250 students. This includes school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers who can offer mental health services, training, and resources to students and school staff. The bill also allows these professionals to assist students and families with public benefits and coordinate with other school professionals.