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Orange County Schools board approves 2025 school‑based mental health plan
Summary
The board unanimously approved the district’s 2025 school‑based mental health plan, a required submission to NC DPI. The plan includes prevention work (RethinkEd, Youth Mental Health First Aid), specialized personnel reporting, and pilot data showing hundreds of service incidents from Jan–Jun 2025.
Orange County Schools leaders presented and the board approved the district’s 2025 school‑based mental health plan, which will be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction as required.
The plan, staff said, aligns with the State Board policy (SHLT 3) and statewide templates and emphasizes whole‑child supports, aligning SEL and school mental health with academic goals. Presenters described a multi‑tiered approach that…
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