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North Marion student urges board to act on mental health; trustees pledge attention
Summary
Student Colton Hughes urged Marion County trustees to fund a student-led mental-health awareness program, saying "Mental health kills students." Board members acknowledged the concern and highlighted counselors and student-driven initiatives but did not take immediate formal action.
Colton Hughes, a student at North Marion High School, urged the Marion County School Board on Jan. 27 to fund a mental-health awareness program or a student-driven day of recognition modeled on the district’s Drive for Life campaign.
“Mental health kills students in Marion County,” Hughes said during public comment, and he asked the board to “fund a program or a day of awareness to help…
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