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SF1952 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Students with mental illness requirements modifications provision, Department of Education approved mental health instruction requirement provision, youth sports program mental illness and suicide prevention training provision, and restrictive procedures statewide plan requirements modifications provision

Related bill: HF61

AI Generated Summary

The bill, S.F. No. 1952, proposes modifications to education policies in Minnesota related to mental health instruction, youth sports program training, and restrictive procedures in schools. Key provisions include:

  1. Mental Health Education (Section 120B.21)

    • Encourages school districts and charter schools to provide mental health instruction for students in grades 4-12.
    • Requires the Commissioner of Education to provide mental health education resources every two years.
    • Mandates that starting in the 2026-2027 school year, mental health curricula must be approved by the Department of Education.

  2. Youth Sports Programs (Section 121A.37)

    • Requires municipalities, businesses, or nonprofits organizing youth sports that charge a fee to provide concussion-related information.
    • Expands mandatory training for coaches and officials to include education on mental illness warning signs and suicide prevention.
    • Requires coaches to remove athletes suspected of having a concussion and prohibits them from returning without medical clearance.

  3. Restrictive Procedures in Schools (Section 125A.0942, Subdivision 3)

    • Restricts the use of physical holding or seclusion to emergencies only.
    • Establishes requirements for documenting and monitoring seclusion incidents.
    • Specifies standards for seclusion rooms, including size, lighting, ventilation, safety, and emergency access.
    • Requires annual reporting on the use of restrictive procedures and efforts to reduce their use.

Overall, the bill aims to enhance mental health education, improve suicide prevention efforts in youth sports, and refine the use of restrictive procedures in schools.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEducation Policy

Citations

 
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        "The inclusion of mandatory mental health curriculum approved by the Department of Education starting in the 2026-2027 school year."
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      "summary": "This bill modifies mental health education requirements for schools under section 120B.21.",
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    "citation": "120B.21",
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    "citation": "125A.0942",
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