Texas HB2633 mandates school districts to employ or contract nonphysician mental health professionals for student services.

Texas HB2633 amends the Education Code to require school districts to employ or contract with nonphysician mental health professionals for student services. Each district must provide at least one such professional for every 600 students. These professionals must implement comprehensive mental health programs and dedicate at least 80% of their work time to student mental health services. The bill defines nonphysician mental health professionals to include psychologists, psychiatric nurses, clinical social workers, professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists.

Texas HB2633 mandates school districts to employ or contract nonphysician mental health professionals for student services.

Texas HB2633 amends the Education Code to require school districts to employ or contract with nonphysician mental health professionals for student services. Each district must provide at least one such professional for every 600 students. These professionals must implement comprehensive mental health programs and dedicate at least 80% of their work time to student mental health services. The bill defines nonphysician mental health professionals to include psychologists, psychiatric nurses, clinical social workers, professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists.