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HB 355 Enacted

Public school students in grades six through 12; annual mental health screening.

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Department of Education; School Health Services Committee; annual mental health screenings for public school students in grades six through 12; recommendations on guidance and best practices. Directs the School Health Services Committee (the Committee), in collaboration with the Department of Education, to study and make recommendations on best practices for annual mental health screenings for public school students in grades six through 12 that utilize evidence-based tools.

The bill directs the Committee to include its findings and recommendations in its annual report required pursuant to applicable law.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 12, 2026
Last action
Apr 13, 2026 — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0593)
Session
2026
Momentum
100 · Very high