School Based Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2016
January 19, 2016
School Based Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2016
Sponsor(s): Councilmembers Grosso and Alexander
Status: Referred to Committee on Education
Date Introduced: 3/1/16
Hearing Date: N/A
Description:
- Creates the School Based Behavioral Health Improvement Pilot Program for school years beginning in 2017 and 2018 for students in eligible DC Public Schools that are identified with behavioral health issues.
- Establishes protocol and a framework to connect students to the appropriate available behavioral health provider and/or social service agency.