Establish Mental Health Crisis Protocols for Students
In committee as of Mar 31, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This bill would require the city to create clear procedures for how schools respond when students have mental health emergencies. The protocols would cover immediate help, how students return to school after a crisis, and training for staff to keep all students safe.
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Details
- Introduced
- Feb 24, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Committee
Sponsors (5)
Official Description
This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), in consultation with the Department of Education and the Administration for Children’s Services, to establish protocols for responding to students experiencing mental health crises. The protocols would include guidelines for immediate response, procedures for returning to school, training requirements and protecting the safety and well-being of the student body. The protocols and any subsequent updates would be posted on the DOHMH website.