Establishes a four-year pilot program for student mental health assistance in selected school districts.

This bill creates a four-year pilot program to establish student mental health assistance programs in up to 15 selected school districts across New Jersey. The program aims to identify issues affecting student mental health and their impact on academic performance, and to provide intervention, support, and referral services in a confidential setting. Participating districts will appoint student assistance counselors who will receive specialized training and work with students in a confidential setting.

Establishes a four-year pilot program for student mental health assistance in selected school districts.

This bill creates a four-year pilot program to establish student mental health assistance programs in up to 15 selected school districts across New Jersey. The program aims to identify issues affecting student mental health and their impact on academic performance, and to provide intervention, support, and referral services in a confidential setting. Participating districts will appoint student assistance counselors who will receive specialized training and work with students in a confidential setting.