Bill
HB 5311
Establishes a web-based mental health platform for students to access resources and referrals, improving school-based mental health access while protecting privacy and equity.
HB 5311 — AN ACT CONCERNING A WEB-BASED MENTAL HEALTH PLATFORM FOR STUDENTS
Overview
- Bill Number: HB 5311
- Title: AN ACT CONCERNING A WEB-BASED MENTAL HEALTH PLATFORM FOR STUDENTS
- Purpose (as indicated by title): Establish or authorize a web-based platform to support mental health resources and services for students.
- Status: Ref. to Joint Committee on Education (initial referral)
- Introduced: March 14, 2025
- Classification/Subjects: Public bill focused on children, electronic government information, mental health, and students
What the bill aims to do
- Create and/or authorize a web-based platform to provide mental health resources, information, and potential access to services for students.
- The platform would be designed to improve access to mental health support within the education context, leveraging digital tools.
Key provisions (availability and specifics)
- The full text with detailed provisions is not provided here. Based on the title and subject matter, the bill would typically address elements such as:
- Establishment and governance of the web-based platform (scope, oversight, and responsible agencies).
- Access and availability for students (service coverage across grade levels, eligibility, and user eligibility requirements).
- Types of services and resources (self-help tools, screening instruments, referrals, telehealth or connections to school-based or community-based providers).
- Privacy and data protection (credentialing, consent, confidentiality, data security measures, and compliance with student privacy laws).
- Equity and accessibility (ensuring access across districts, including underserved or rural areas).
- Funding and fiscal mechanisms (budget authority, potential grants or appropriations, annual reporting).
- Evaluation and reporting (performance metrics, outcomes, and program assessment).
Who would be affected
- Students: primary users who would access mental health resources via the platform.
- School districts and schools: potential administrators and coordinators for platform integration, referrals, and student engagement.
- Mental health professionals and service providers: potential referrals and partnerships facilitated by the platform.
- State and local agencies: organizations involved in education, health, or data governance may oversee or administer the platform.
- Data/privacy stakeholders: entities responsible for protecting student information and ensuring compliance.
Implementation timeline and next steps
- Filed: January 16, 2025
- Committee history: Ref. to Joint Committee on Education (initial referral)
- 2025-04-07: Read first time; Referred to Appropriations (indicating potential fiscal considerations and next-stage budgeting review)
- Next steps: If advanced, the bill would proceed to committee hearings, possible amendments, and votes in both chambers; a fiscal note from Appropriations would inform funding requirements.
Notes
- The summary reflects information provided. The exact provisions, funding levels, and implementation details will appear in the full bill text and any accompanying fiscal notes.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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