SR-93,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, February 4, 2026 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.
93 Offered by Senators Singh, Brinks and Polehanki offeredA theRESOLUTION followingTO resolution:RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 2026 AS SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CARE AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, Michigan’s child and adolescent health centers (also known as school-based health centers) have delivered comprehensive primary health care, mental health care, and prevention services for over 30 years;
Aand resolutionWHEREAS,There are over 300 child and adolescent health centers and programs in Michigan that deliver a range of primary,preventive, early intervention, and mental health services to recognizechildren Februaryand 2026youth asof School-Basedall Healthgrade Carelevels Awarenessin Month.urban, rural, and suburban schools across the state;
Whereas,and Michigan’sWHEREAS, Youth served by child and adolescent health centers (alsoshow knownimproved asrates school-basedof healthschool centers)attendance, haveenhanced deliveredscores comprehensiveon primarystandardized healthtests, care,less mentalabsenteeism healthdue care,to illnesses, and preventionincreased servicesimmunization forrates, overwhile 30having years;their wellness and health care needs addressed;
and Whereas,WHEREAS,School-Based ThereHealth areCareAwareness overMonth 300acknow- childledges andthe adolescentcommitment health centers and programspassion in Michigan that deliverchild a range of primary, preventive, early intervention, and mentaladolescent health servicescenter tostaff children and youthparents/guardians ofhave for all gradeMichigan levelschildren in urban, rural, and suburbanyouth; schools across the state;
and Whereas,WHEREAS,Wealsorecognizethecriticalrolethattheseindividuals Youthplay servedin byimproving childthe and adolescent health centersand showwell-being improved rates of schoolall attendance,Michigan enhancedchildren; scores on SBHC 26_SR93_AA_1 q7nhsp 1 standardized tests, less absenteeism due to illnesses, and increased immunization rates, while having their wellness and health care needs addressed;
andnow, Whereas,therefore, School-Basedbe Healthit CareRESOLVED AwarenessBY MonthTHE acknowledgesSENATE, That the commitmentmembers andof passionthis thatlegis- childlative andbody adolescentrecognize healthFebruary center2026 staffas andSchool-Based parents/guardiansHealth haveCare forAwareness allMonth. Michigan children and youth;
andAdopted Whereas,by We also recognize the criticalSenate, roleFebruary that4, these2026. 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 2026 as School-Based Health Care Awareness Month.
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