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Maricopa Unified board adopts policy requiring parental opt‑in for behavioral‑health referrals under 'Jake's Law'
Summary
The Maricopa Unified School District governing board approved Policy 5‑411, an opt‑in consent process for school referrals to behavioral‑health agencies described as required by Jake's Law; the policy includes a revocation option and a list of contracted providers and carries no additional cost to the district.
The Maricopa Unified School District governing board on July 23 approved Policy 5‑411, creating an annual parental opt‑in process for school referrals to behavioral‑health agencies under what presenters identified as Jake’s Law.
Board members voted to adopt the policy after staff said it requires written, informed parental consent before school counselors or administrators may make referrals and that parents can revoke consent at any time. The board approved the measure by a recorded vote of Shontay Rothschild, Ben Owens, Carol(yn) Lopez, Patty Couture and President Robert Downey — all voting yes.
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