Mental health certificates required for students alongside health certificates; local school authorities can request mental health assessments at any.

The bill mandates that mental health certificates be requested from students at the same time health certificates are required. Local school authorities have the discretion to request mental health assessments and histories of any child at any time to promote educational interests. The Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health, will compile a list of mental health providers available to children on a free or reduced cost basis, which will be accessible to parents upon request.

Mental health certificates required for students alongside health certificates; local school authorities can request mental health assessments at any.

The bill mandates that mental health certificates be requested from students at the same time health certificates are required. Local school authorities have the discretion to request mental health assessments and histories of any child at any time to promote educational interests. The Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health, will compile a list of mental health providers available to children on a free or reduced cost basis, which will be accessible to parents upon request.