"Mississippi Children's Assessment and Mental Health Opportunity (CAMHEO) Act of 2026"; create to require screenings and assessments.

HB 1160 (CAMHEO Act of 2026) would require Mississippi public schools to provide mental health screenings and assessments for students in kindergarten through grade 12 who exhibit signs of mental distress, such as changes in school performance, behavioral issues, or emotional withdrawal. It mandates the State Board of Education and Mississippi Department of Mental Health to develop a framework and guidelines by the 2027-2028 school year, including protocols for targeted screenings and integrating social-emotional learning into school programs. The bill also creates a Children's Mental Health Partnership to develop screening tools for school staff and requires all school districts to implement screening policies before the 2027-2028 school year. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.