SR 13 — A resolution to recognize February 2025 as School-Based Health Care Awareness Month.

SR-13,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, February 25, 2025 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

13 Offered by Senators Bayer, Geiss and McMorrow offeredA theRESOLUTION followingTO resolution:RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 2025 AS SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CARE AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, Michigan’s school-based and school-linked health centers (also known as child and adolescent health centers) have delivered comprehensive primary health care, mental health care, and prevention services for over 30 years;

Aand resolutionWHEREAS, There are over 300 school-based and school-linked health cen- ters and programs in Michigan that deliver a range of primary, preventive, early intervention, and mental health services to recognizechildren Februaryand 2025youth asof School-Basedall Healthgrade Carelevels Awarenessin Month.urban, rural, and suburban schools across the state;

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andAdopted Whereas,by We also recognize the criticalSenate, roleFebruary that25, these2025. individuals play in improving the health and well-being of all Michigan children;

now,Secretary therefore,of be it Resolved by the Senate,Senate That the members of this legislative body recognize February 2025 as School-Based Health Care Awareness Month.

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