LR381

Interim study to examine the feasibility, effectiveness, and safeguards associated with implementing universal youth mental health screenings in public schools

Introduced·3/20/26
Introduced Text

Interim study to examine the feasibility and safeguards of universal youth mental health screenings in Nebraska public schools.

The bill proposes an interim study to assess the feasibility, effectiveness, and safeguards of implementing universal youth mental health screenings in Nebraska public schools. The study will analyze workforce capacity, parental consent procedures, student privacy, referral pathways, equitable access, and fiscal impacts. It aims to identify best practices and ensure that any screening framework is evidence-based, transparent, and appropriately resourced.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 30

Legislature

Referred to Health and Human Services Committee

Mar 20

Legislature

Date of introduction

Mar 20

Legislature

Referred to Executive Board