Delaware 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 11 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 6 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Last action — Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This Act requires the State to fund a Mental Health Professional and Mental Health Coordinator position for each district and charter school by the 2024-25 school year. The Mental Health Professional and Mental Health Coordinator must develop partnerships with community-based organizations, work to establish collaborative relationships with the school, families, and local community, create an implementation plan, and undertake an assessment of the district's mental health needs.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House

Sponsors

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18 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 44 not signed on

Sponsors (18)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (44)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 6 do?
This Act requires the State to fund a Mental Health Professional and Mental Health Coordinator position for each district and charter school by the 2024-25 school year. The Mental Health Professional and Mental Health Coordinator must develop partnerships with community-based organizations, work to establish collaborative relationships with the school, families, and local community, create an implementation plan, and undertake an assessment of the district's mental health needs.
Who sponsors HB 6?
HB 6 is sponsored by Stell Parker Selby, Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Sean Matthews, Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Timothy D. Dukes (Republican), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Michael F. Smith (Republican), Trey Paradee (Democratic), Russell Huxtable (Democratic), Peter C. Schwartzkopf, Valerie Longhurst, and Sarah McBride.
What is the current status of HB 6?
This bill died with 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 6?
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