Establishes a 24/7 teletherapy pilot project for students in Mississippi.
The bill establishes the "Student 24/7 Teletherapy Pilot Project" within the State Department of Education to provide teletherapy services to students in grades K-12. The pilot project aims to address the critical mental health crisis among youth by offering around-the-clock access to professional teletherapy, ensuring support is available during after-school hours, weekends, and holidays. The project will be funded from the Education Enhancement Fund and will provide barrier-free access to services at no cost to students.
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