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Bill would require district committees to address student safety and behavioral health
Summary
House Bill 5165 would direct each school committee to create a student safety and behavioral health committee to develop consistent district policies addressing student mental health and crisis response; unions and educators strongly supported the measure.
Representative Carter introduced House Bill 5165, which would direct each school committee to create a student safety and behavioral health committee responsible for developing district policies to address student behavioral and mental health needs and crisis response.
Carter said the measure is meant to ensure early intervention and consistent policy across districts; she cited the value of on‑site counselors and the life‑saving role they can play. The…
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