EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: Requests the state Department of Education to report to the legislature relative to the pilot program required by R.S. 17:437.2

This bill directs the state Department of Education to submit a detailed report to the legislature regarding a specific pilot program focused on student mental health. The report must evaluate the effectiveness of trauma-informed mental health screenings and services, tracking how quickly students received help and whether the staff providing care were properly trained. Additionally, the data collected must include specific demographic information such as gender, race, ethnicity, grade level, and disability status to ensure the findings are comprehensive. Ultimately, the legislation aims to gather concrete evidence on the pilot program's operations and outcomes without prescribing any specific conclusions or policy changes.