Establishes a two-year Mental Health Awareness Pilot Program in New Jersey to address mental health issues among middle and high school students.

This bill establishes a two-year Mental Health Awareness Pilot Program within the New Jersey Department of Education. The program aims to address mental health issues prevalent among middle and high school students. School districts interested in participating must submit an application detailing their student population, absenteeism rates, academic performance, and the number of mental health professionals on staff. The commissioner will select six districts, ensuring a mix of urban, suburban, and rural areas across the state.

Establishes a two-year Mental Health Awareness Pilot Program in New Jersey to address mental health issues among middle and high school students.

This bill establishes a two-year Mental Health Awareness Pilot Program within the New Jersey Department of Education. The program aims to address mental health issues prevalent among middle and high school students. School districts interested in participating must submit an application detailing their student population, absenteeism rates, academic performance, and the number of mental health professionals on staff. The commissioner will select six districts, ensuring a mix of urban, suburban, and rural areas across the state.