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Manhasset student senate raises mental‑health alarm; board discusses mandatory lunch, shortened periods and task force
MANHASSET UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education · December 19, 2025
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Summary
A student senate report described a spike in mental‑health strain tied to heavy schedules and nine‑period days; the board responded by proposing a survey, workshop, task force and budget considerations to support student wellness.
A student delegate at the Dec. 15 Manhasset Board meeting urged attention to a growing mental‑health crisis among students, citing overloaded schedules, sleep deprivation and sustained homework that erode wellbeing.
Student Senate representative Catherine told the board many underclassmen are…
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