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Committee advances mental health intervention teams bill for schools amid praise and concerns
Summary
The House Health and Human Services Committee voted to pass House Bill 2236, which would codify and expand the Mental Health Intervention Team (MHIT) program delivering on-site behavioral health services in schools.
The Committee on House Health and Human Services voted to pass House Bill 2236, which would codify the Mental Health Intervention Team (MHIT) program and expand access to on-site behavioral health services in schools.
Representative Beeler moved that the committee "pass out" House Bill 2236 favorably; Representative Steens seconded, and the committee approved the motion by voice vote. Several members spoke in favor and described program successes and growth; one member said she intended to vote no on policy grounds even while supporting mental-health services.
Representative Turner said she supports mental health but objected to the bill’s placement in the health committee: "I support mental health, but I just think this program is misplaced," Turner said, arguing the program…
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