SB521

Directing DPHHS and OPI to develop a plan to expand mental health education to all schools in the state

Failed·5/23/25
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Montana SB521 directs the Department of Public Health and Human Services and the Office of Public Instruction to create a plan for expanding mental.

Montana SB521 mandates the Department of Public Health and Human Services and the Office of Public Instruction to develop a comprehensive plan for expanding mental health education into all public schools. The plan must include curriculum details, support mechanisms for schools, data collection methods, success metrics, and implementation strategies. The bill also requires interim reports on the progress of the program and a final report by May 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

(S) Education and Cultural Resources--To Table

13 Yea

DRRDRRRDRDRDR

1 Nay

R

Calendar

Mar 4, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Education and Cultural Resources Hearing

History

May 23, 2025

Senate

(S) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Mar 4, 2025

Senate

(S) Fiscal Note Received