Pennsylvania HB1706 mandates mental health awareness in schools, including training for coaches and notifying parents of available services.

HB1706 requires the State Board of Education to review and revise academic standards to include student mental health awareness. The Department of Health and the Department of Education must develop guidelines and materials to educate students, parents, and coaches about mental health. Coaches must receive training on mental health awareness, which can count towards their continuing professional education. Schools must notify parents of mental health services twice a year and inform the student assistance program if a student is injured or stops attending an activity.

Pennsylvania HB1706 mandates mental health awareness in schools, including training for coaches and notifying parents of available services.

HB1706 requires the State Board of Education to review and revise academic standards to include student mental health awareness. The Department of Health and the Department of Education must develop guidelines and materials to educate students, parents, and coaches about mental health. Coaches must receive training on mental health awareness, which can count towards their continuing professional education. Schools must notify parents of mental health services twice a year and inform the student assistance program if a student is injured or stops attending an activity.