South Dakota schools must include mental health education in their health curriculum whenever the state revises its health education standards, covering topics like recognizing mental illness symptoms, understanding how mental health affects overall wellness, and learning where to find help. The Board of Education Standards will consult with mental health experts to develop these new standards, which will also address reducing stigma around mental illness and teaching practical coping skills for stress management.
Education Tabled Passed, YEAS 15, NAYS 0.
Education Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Education H.J. 43
Prime sponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-005
Cosponsors
Education — Tabled