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Bill would require district committees on student safety and behavioral health; unions and advocates back non‑punitive approach
Summary
Representative Carter said House Bill 5165 would require each school district to form a student safety and behavioral health committee to develop districtwide policies and coordinate early intervention for students in crisis.
Representative Carter, sponsor of House Bill 5165, described the proposal as a measure that "directs each different school committee to create a committee, a student safety and behavioral health committee, to have clear policies for kids that need, mental health help." Carter said her district uses a 24/7 counselor and that early intervention can be lifesaving.
Speakers in support included Mary Barton, executive director of the National Education Association of Rhode Island, and Marybeth…
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