New Jersey S4413 establishes the School-Based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids (SPARK) program to support student mental health.
New Jersey S4413 establishes the School-Based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids (SPARK) program within the Department of Children and Families. The program, operated by the New Jersey Pediatric Psychiatry Collaborative, aims to connect students with mental health needs to community-based services. School districts, charter schools, and renaissance school projects must develop mental health support programs, including staff or partnerships with mental health providers. SPARK services include psychiatric consultation, referrals, and behavioral health navigation.
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