MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS FUNDING

HB 58 allocates $300,000 for trauma-informed suicide prevention training for school staff, students, and community members, and $1.75 million to operate 14 dedicated mental health rooms in New Mexico public schools. The funding, intended for fiscal year 2026, directly supports school staff and students by expanding access to mental health resources and training. It requires partnerships with organizations providing culturally centered programs and mandates unspent funds to revert to the state general fund. The bill focuses on concrete, on-the-ground mental health support within school settings.