Working to transform the child welfare system.

Bills

HB 2717: Allowing the learning assistance program to support school-wide behavioral health system of supports and interventions

Allows the Learning Assistance Program to support school-wide behavioral health systems of support and interventions for students including social workers, counselors, instructional aides, and other school-based health professionals.

Additionally the bill requires school districts to expend a portion of LAP funding to address the needs of students in grades K-4 who are deficient in reading or reading readiness skills.