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S 4094

Requires public school students to be screened for eating disorders

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker

Summary of Senate Bill S 4094 OverviewSenate Bill S 4094, titled "Requires public school students to be screened for eating disorders", was introduced in the legislature on Februar

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Bill Summary · S 4094

Summary of Senate Bill S 4094

Overview

Senate Bill S 4094, titled "Requires public school students to be screened for eating disorders", was introduced in the legislature on February 03, 2025. The bill has been referred to the Education committee for consideration.

Purpose and Intent

The main purpose of this bill is to require all public school students to undergo regular screening and assessment for eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and other disordered eating behaviors. The bill is intended to improve early identification and intervention for students who may be at risk, in order to provide them with appropriate support and treatment.

Key Provisions

The key provisions of S 4094 include:

  • Mandating that all public schools conduct annual eating disorder screenings for students in grades 5-12
  • Requiring schools to use a standardized screening protocol and assessment tool approved by the state Department of Health
  • Directing schools to refer students who test positive for an eating disorder to licensed mental health professionals for further evaluation and treatment
  • Allocating $10 million in state funding to support the implementation of the screening program, including staff training and the provision of treatment services

Impact and Affected Parties

If enacted, S 4094 would have a significant impact on public school systems and students across the state. The bill aims to:

  • Identify and provide support for students struggling with eating disorders, which can have serious physical and mental health consequences if left untreated
  • Reduce the stigma around eating disorders and encourage more students to seek help
  • Gather data on the prevalence of eating disorders among the student population to inform future policy and prevention efforts

The screening program would place new administrative and financial burdens on school districts, who would be responsible for implementing the assessments and coordinating referrals to mental health providers.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

S 4094 was introduced on February 03, 2025 and has been referred to the Education committee for review. The bill has several related prior-session bills that addressed similar issues around student mental health and eating disorder prevention.

If the bill advances through the legislative process, the proposed $10 million in state funding would need to be appropriated in the annual budget. The screening program would then need to be developed and implemented by the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

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

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