Establishes a 24/7 teletherapy pilot project for Mississippi students in Grades K-12.
The bill establishes the Student 24/7 Teletherapy Pilot Project, administered by the State Department of Education, to provide teletherapy services to approximately 216,830 students across the state. It authorizes the department to award grants to local school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools to implement the pilot project. The project aims to offer 24/7, 365-day access to professional teletherapy and crisis services, free of charge and without insurance requirements.
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