Reporting of Student Mental Health Outcomes

Changed the responsible agency for evaluating student mental health programs from the Department of Children and Families to OPPAGA

Removed the requirement for the department to create a survey tool for students and parents

Consolidated multiple statutory amendments into a single evaluation requirement rather than amending individual sections

Added specific evaluation components including assessment of compliance, treatment outcomes, system capacity, and integration with coordinated systems of care

Established specific deadlines: initial evaluation due December 31, 2025 and final evaluation due December 1, 2026

School districts must now submit approved plans and reports to the Department of Children and Families instead of the Department of Education

New requirement for school districts to provide mental health service surveys to recipients and report survey responses in annual reports

Threat management coordinator reporting requirements were updated to specify 'threat management coordinator' instead of just 'coordinator'

Department of Children and Families must annually submit an evaluation of mental health services to the Governor and Legislature by December 1

Added requirement for the department to create a survey tool for students using mental health services to assess patient experience and treatment outcomes

Updated threat management team membership requirements to include specified mental health providers