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Board flags new state mental‑health screening law; district to review opt‑out parameters
Summary
Board President Mark and administrators noted a Springfield law mandating mental‑health screenings in grades 3–12, expressed parental concern, and said the district has time before implementation and will study opt‑out provisions and parameters.
Board President Mark raised concern about recently passed Springfield legislation requiring mental‑health screenings in grades 3–12 and said the board and administration will "keep a close eye" on how the requirement could affect families and parental authority.
Superintendent Matt told the board "the legislation does not go in effect till next school year," which provides districts time to study the policy and available opt‑out provisions. Administrators emphasized they will review the law's parameters, work with the community and communicate requirements and options for families well before implementation.
Board members did not take action at this meeting; administrators framed the topic as an early warning and committed to further study and community engagement before any operational changes.
