Establishes student-athlete mental health specialists in school districts and public institutions of higher education; creates student-athlete mental.

The bill requires the appointment of student-athlete mental health specialists at public school districts and public institutions of higher education. These specialists are responsible for screening student-athletes for mental health issues, providing mental health support, and monitoring the impact of sports-related injuries on student-athletes’ mental health. The bill also mandates the creation of a student-athlete mental health policy and the establishment of central registries to collect and analyze screening data.

Establishes student-athlete mental health specialists in school districts and public institutions of higher education; creates student-athlete mental.

The bill requires the appointment of student-athlete mental health specialists at public school districts and public institutions of higher education. These specialists are responsible for screening student-athletes for mental health issues, providing mental health support, and monitoring the impact of sports-related injuries on student-athletes’ mental health. The bill also mandates the creation of a student-athlete mental health policy and the establishment of central registries to collect and analyze screening data.