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AB 342
Overview: AB 342 is a bill relating to grants to hire school mental health professionals who are members of a racial minority group. It has received a fiscal estimate.Purpose and I
Overview: AB 342 is a bill relating to grants to hire school mental health professionals who are members of a racial minority group. It has received a fiscal estimate.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to provide grants to school districts to hire more mental health professionals from racial minority backgrounds. The rationale is to improve access to culturally competent mental health services for students of color.
Key Provisions:
- Creates a new grant program administered by the state Department of Public Instruction
- Provides funding to school districts to hire licensed mental health professionals who identify as members of a racial minority group
- Requires grant recipients to provide training on cultural competency and implicit bias
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- School districts would be eligible to apply for the grants to hire qualified minority mental health professionals
- Students of color in these districts may benefit from increased access to culturally responsive mental health support
- The state budget would need to allocate funding for the new grant program
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has received a fiscal estimate, indicating it is progressing through the legislative process
- Next steps would likely include committee hearings, amendments, and votes in the state legislature
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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