Establishes a pilot program for school-based mental and behavioral health services as an alternative to disciplinary action for disruptive student.

West Virginia HB5247 proposes a three-year pilot program to develop school-based mental and behavioral health services. The program aims to provide pharmacological, therapeutic, emotional, or behavioral health supports as an alternative to disciplinary measures for disruptive student behavior. The Department of Education will oversee the program, which will be available in cases of court order. Participating schools must provide mental and behavioral health services through direct employment or contractual relationships, ensuring appropriate services for all levels of need.

Establishes a pilot program for school-based mental and behavioral health services as an alternative to disciplinary action for disruptive student.

West Virginia HB5247 proposes a three-year pilot program to develop school-based mental and behavioral health services. The program aims to provide pharmacological, therapeutic, emotional, or behavioral health supports as an alternative to disciplinary measures for disruptive student behavior. The Department of Education will oversee the program, which will be available in cases of court order. Participating schools must provide mental and behavioral health services through direct employment or contractual relationships, ensuring appropriate services for all levels of need.