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HB 7116 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM

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Requires the department of education to develop and make available for use in all schools a mental health curriculum. School districts would be required to provide four (4) hours of mental health instruction to seventh grade students.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 15, 2026
Last action
Jan 27, 2026 — 01/27/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Jennifer Stewart D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled