Pennsylvania SB1039 establishes a Mental Health First Aid Training Program for school staff to recognize and respond to student mental health issues.

Pennsylvania SB1039 creates the Pennsylvania Mental Health First Aid Training Program, aimed at equipping school staff with skills to identify and respond to student mental health issues. The bill mandates that schools offering such training must adopt policies recognizing mental distress indicators, decline, and struggles in students. It also requires schools to provide training at least twice a year, free of charge. The Department of Education is tasked with developing a model policy and disseminating information to support student mental health programs.

Pennsylvania SB1039 establishes a Mental Health First Aid Training Program for school staff to recognize and respond to student mental health issues.

Pennsylvania SB1039 creates the Pennsylvania Mental Health First Aid Training Program, aimed at equipping school staff with skills to identify and respond to student mental health issues. The bill mandates that schools offering such training must adopt policies recognizing mental distress indicators, decline, and struggles in students. It also requires schools to provide training at least twice a year, free of charge. The Department of Education is tasked with developing a model policy and disseminating information to support student mental health programs.