Establishes pilot program to create student mental health assistance programs in selected school districts.

This bill establishes a four-year pilot program allowing up to 15 New Jersey school districts to create mental health assistance programs for students in grades K-12. Participating districts must develop programs including confidential student referrals, mental health support services, and partnerships with community resources, staffed by trained counselors or contracted providers. The programs aim to identify mental health issues affecting students, provide intervention, and improve academic outcomes while maintaining student confidentiality. After the pilot, districts must report on participation and outcomes, and the Commissioner of Education will evaluate the program's effectiveness and recommend statewide expansion to the Legislature.