Improve Student's Mental Health.

 

To improve student's mental health, a non-mandatory monthly checkup for student's would be very necessary. To achieve

this goal, we are going to have free counselors in the school for students in need. The reason for it not being

mandatory, is so student's that don't want it will not have to have the monthly checkups. Again, it is for students in

need. Even so, the school will highly recommend it to student's because we know it is hard to reach out.

 

Many students struggle with mental help but hesitate to ask for help. Monthly wellness checkups (optional, not required)

give students a safe and consistent opportunity to receive support. Making it non-mandatory protects students' privacy

and comfort while still insuring that help is easily accessible. Free school counselors will be available to conduct the

checkups so students who need care can receive it without barriers.

 

1. Wellness checkups: A brief, voluntary meeting between a student and a licensed school counselor focused on mental and

emotional well-being. 2. Student in need: Any student who requests support or is referred by a teacher, staff member, or

guardian. 3. Counselor: A licensed mental health professional employed by the school.

 

Funding will come from the school district's counseling and student-support budget. Additional grants may be requested

from state mental-health initiatives and community health programs.

 

There are no penalties, as the program is voluntary. Schools will be responsible for ensuring counselors are available

and that students are informed about the option to participate.

 

This act will take effect at the beginning of the next academic year following it's passage.