H 816 Vermont House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An act relating to mental health screenings in school-age youth

This bill would require annual mental health screenings for anxiety, depression, and suicide risk among school-aged youth in Vermont. The screenings would be implemented as part of existing school health services, directly affecting students and school districts. The legislation mandates that these assessments occur regularly to identify mental health concerns early, without specifying additional funding or enforcement details.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2024 Last action Jan 31, 2024
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Jan 31, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rep. Wood of Waterbury moved that the Committee on Human Services be relieved of the bill and that the same be committed to the Committee on Health Care, which was agreed to
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Jan 16, 2024
Introduced
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services
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2 primary · 14 co-sponsors

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