An Act to Amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code Relating to School-based Mental Health Services.
It became law on Aug 7, 2024.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 21
- Latest action
- Aug 7, 2024
What it does
This Act establishes a mental health services unit for Delaware high schools. The unit is phased in over 3 years, beginning in FY2024, to arrive at a final ratio of 250 full-time equivalent students grades 9-12 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 9-12 for employment of a full-time school psychologist. This Act defines “mental health services” as prevention, response, and coordination services delivered to students in high schools. Mental Health disorders are the most common health problem for school aged youth. According to the National Institute of Mental…
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Once a bill is decided, the questions are about what is done with it in Delaware.