Virginia 2025 Regular Session

Virginia Senate Bill SB1381 Compare Versions

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1313 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-272.1:2, relating to Department of Education; mental health first aid training program.
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2525 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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2727 1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 22.1-272.1:2 as follows:
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2929 22.1-272.1:2. Mental health first aid training program.
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3131 The Department, in consultation with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, shall develop a mental health first aid training program consisting of an adult component and an adolescent and youth component. The adult component shall focus on how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The adolescent and youth component shall be designed for adults who regularly interact with youth and focus on mental health, crisis management, and substance abuse in adolescents and youth.