By March 30, 2013, the Mayor shall submit a comprehensive plan to the Council for the expansion of early childhood and school-based behavioral health programs and services by the 2016-2017 school year. At minimum, the plan shall:
(1) Establish a strategy to enhance behavioral health services in all public schools and public charter schools, including:
(A) The implementation of programs that:
(i) Include interventions for families of students with behavioral health needs;
(ii) Reduce aggressive and impulsive behavior; and
(iii) Promote social and emotional competency in students; and
(B) The expansion of school-based mental health services as follows:
(i) By the 2014-2015 school year, services are available to at least 50% of all public and public charter school students;
(ii) By the 2015-2016 school year, services are available to at least 75% of all public and public charter school students; and
(iii) By the 2016-2017 school year, services are available to all public and public charter school students;
(2) Include an analysis of whether current health education standards align with actual behavioral health needs of youth and any recommendations for proposed changes; and
(3) Provide recommendations for the expansion of behavioral health programs and services at child development facilities.
CREDIT(S)
(June 7, 2012, D.C. Law 19-141, § 203, 59 DCR 3083.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For history of Law 19-141, see notes under § 2-1517.01.