An Act relative to the promotion of mental health education
This bill requires public schools in Massachusetts to teach mental health education as a mandatory subject for all students across every grade level. The law mandates that these programs address the connection between physical and mental health to improve student well-being and dignity. Additionally, the bill updates criteria for approving private schools, ensuring they include mental health education in their curriculum to receive official recognition. These changes aim to integrate mental health awareness into the standard educational experience for both public and private school students.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Apr 29, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Mar 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 29, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
lower
0 primary · 18 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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