Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2275

Introduced
2/1/24  
Introduced
2/1/24  

Caption

A bill for an act providing for behavioral health resource coordinators in middle and high schools.

Impact

The bill specifies that behavioral health resource coordinators will be tasked with providing critical information to both students and school staff about the mental health resources available within the schools. Additionally, they are expected to coordinate activities aimed at improving access to mental health services and employee training relating to mental health. This initiative indicates a significant shift towards prioritizing mental health resources in educational environments.

Summary

House File 2275, introduced by Representatives Madison and Staed, aims to enhance mental health support in middle and high schools by establishing a role for behavioral health resource coordinators. Each school district and accredited nonpublic school is mandated to designate an employee as a behavioral health resource coordinator, whose primary responsibility is to disseminate information regarding available mental health resources and oversee related activities and initiatives.

Contention

While HF2275 aims to bolster mental health support in schools, there might be challenges around implementation and funding. Opponents may argue about the necessity and effectiveness of creating these roles, as well as the potential financial implications for schools already facing budget constraints. It will be essential to monitor how this bill affects existing mental health programs and whether the coordination efforts are adequately supported by resources from the state department of education.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA HF2107

A bill for an act requiring public and accredited nonpublic schools to post information on mental health resources online.

IA HSB730

A bill for an act providing for cardiac emergency response plans in schools and a cardiac emergency response plan grant program.

IA HF2457

A bill for an act providing for education on the holocaust for students and teachers in school districts.(Formerly HF 2197.)

IA HF665

A bill for an act relating to mental health services at public institutions of higher education.

IA HSB676

A bill for an act requiring school districts to post information on mental health resources online.

IA HF223

A bill for an act relating to mental health resources for students enrolled in public schools.

IA HF2197

A bill for an act providing for education on the holocaust for students and teachers in school districts.(See HF 2457.)

IA SSB1145

A bill for an act relating to children and students, including establishing a parent's or guardian's right to make decisions affecting the parent's or guardian's child, modifying provisions related to student health screenings and the curriculum in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools, other duties of school districts, competent private instruction, and special education, making appropriations, and providing civil penalties.(See SF 496.)

IA HSB222

A bill for an act relating to children and students, including establishing a parent's or guardian's right to make decisions affecting the parent's or guardian's child, modifying provisions related to student health screenings and the curriculum in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools, other duties of school districts, competent private instruction, and special education, making appropriations, and providing civil penalties.

IA HF2063

A bill for an act providing for the staffing of mental health professionals in primary and secondary schools and making appropriations.

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