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SF 102

A bill for an act relating to public school personnel training concerning mental health.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Molly Donahue

SF 102 mandates annual mental health training for public school staff, enhancing support for educators and K-12 students to improve overall mental wellness in schools.

Subcommittee: Evans, Donahue, and Taylor.
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Bill Summary · SF 102

Summary of SF 102: Public School Personnel Training on Mental Health

Bill Number: SF 102
Introduced On: January 22, 2025
Current Status: Subcommittee: Evans, Donahue, and Taylor
Classification: Bill
Subject Areas: Administrative Rules, Education Board, Educational Examiners Board, Mental Health, School Boards, School Districts, Schools, Students, Teachers

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of SF 102 is to enhance the mental health training of public school personnel in order to improve both educator and student mental wellness. The bill mandates annual, evidence-based training focused on mental health awareness and intervention strategies for school staff who interact regularly with students from kindergarten through grade 12.

Key Provisions

  1. Mandatory Training Requirements:

    • Each school district's board of directors must implement annual training for all licensed school personnel by July 1, 2026.
    • Training will cover:
      • Educator Mental Wellness: Focused on self-identification and mitigation of negative mental health symptoms among educators.
      • Student Social and Emotional Wellness: Aimed at identifying and addressing negative mental health symptoms in students.

  2. Content Standards:

    • Training content must adhere to nationally recognized best practices to ensure effectiveness and relevance.

  3. Training Timeline:

    • Educator Mental Wellness Training: To be conducted within the first 60 days of the school calendar.
    • Student Social and Emotional Wellness Training: Scheduled for January or February of each school year.

  4. Rule Adoption:

    • The state board of education is tasked with adopting rules to establish qualifications for trainers who will conduct these sessions.

Impact

  • Who Will Be Affected:

    • All school personnel holding a license, certificate, authorization, or statement of recognition from the board of educational examiners who have regular contact with students.
    • Students in kindergarten through grade 12 will benefit from improved mental health support and awareness among their educators.

  • Potential Outcomes:

    • Enhanced mental health awareness and support systems within schools.
    • Improved identification and mitigation of mental health issues among both educators and students, potentially leading to a healthier school environment.

Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced and referred to the Education committee on January 22, 2025.
  • A subcommittee consisting of members Evans, Donahue, and Taylor has been assigned to review the bill as of January 28, 2025.

This legislation represents a significant step towards prioritizing mental health in educational settings, aiming to equip school personnel with the necessary tools to support their own mental wellness and that of their students.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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