An Act to Amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code Relating to Free Public Schools.

It became law on Aug 19, 2021.

DE HB 100 · House Bill · 151

Stage: Became law
Started in: House
Sponsors: 52
Latest action: Aug 19, 2021

What it does

This Act establishes a mental health services unit for Delaware elementary schools. The unit is at a ratio of 250 full-time equivalent students grades K-5 for a full-time school counselor, school social worker, or licensed clinical social worker. Additionally a unit ratio of 700 full time equivalent students for grades K-5 for employment of a full-time school psychologist. This Act defines “mental health services” as prevention, response, and coordination services delivered to students in elementary schools.\r Mental Health disorders are the most common health problem for school aged youth. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), one in five youth are affected by a…

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This bill passed and is now law.

Introduced (Done)
Committee (Done)
Floor (Done)
Law (Done)
Aug 19, 2021

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