Establishes the School-Based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids (SPARK) program in the Department of Children and Families to support.
The bill establishes the School-Based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids (SPARK) program in the Department of Children and Families, operated by the New Jersey Pediatric Psychiatry Collaborative. The program aims to connect students with mental health needs to community-based services. It requires school districts, charter schools, and renaissance school projects to develop mental health support programs. SPARK services include psychiatric consultation, referrals to outpatient care, behavioral health navigation, and educational support for school personnel.
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