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SB 121

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Provides for mental health screenings in schools. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tehmi Chassion and 8 co-sponsors

Louisiana requires schools to conduct mental health screenings for students starting August 2025, aiming to identify behavioral health issues early but raising questions about funding and implementation capacity.

Becomes Act No. 469 without the Governor's signature.
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