Mississippi Children's Assessment and Mental Health Opportunity (CAMHEO) Act of 2026 requires mental health screenings and assessments for students.
The Mississippi Children's Assessment and Mental Health Opportunity (CAMHEO) Act of 2026 mandates mental health screenings and assessments for students in kindergarten through Grade 12. The State Board of Education and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health must develop a framework and guidelines for mental health prevention, screenings, assessments, early intervention, and treatment services. The Children's Mental Health Partnership will create assessments and screeners for mental health deficiencies.
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