An Act establishing a child and adolescent behavioral health implementation coordinating council

This bill creates a new coordinating council to guide the implementation of a statewide system that integrates behavioral health services into schools. The council will be made up of representatives from schools, healthcare providers, parents, and other community groups, who will work together to develop a three-year plan for expanding access to mental health support for students. Under the legislation, school districts are required to adopt this comprehensive system by September 2026, while the council will regularly report progress and identify any barriers to equitable access. Additionally, the bill mandates that the state department provide specific reporting formats to track how well districts are meeting these new behavioral health goals.