For the purposes of this part, the term:
(1) "Behavioral health" means a person's overall social, emotional, and psychological well-being and development.
(2) "Health education standards" means the specific learning requirements related to health that the Office of the State Superintendent of Education requires students to learn at each academic level, from pre-K through 12th grade.
(June 7, 2012, D.C. Law 19-141, § 202, 59 DCR 3083.)
HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES
Legislative History of Laws
For history of Law 19-141, see notes under § 2-1517.01.
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.
(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.
