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HB 603STATE · VirginiaIntroduced

Public elementary and secondary schools; programs of instruction on mental health education.

Voted 4/17/2024

Summary

Public elementary and secondary schools; health instruction, certain topics relating to mental health. Requires health instruction provided to elementary and secondary school students to include certain topics relating to mental health that are enumerated in the bill, including (i) general themes of social and emotional learning, including self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making, relationship skills, and social awareness; (ii) signs and symptoms of common mental health challenges; and (iii) mental health wellness and healthy strategies for coping with stress and negative feelings, including conflict resolution skills.

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How representatives voted

243 yea·112 nay·5 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 4/17/2024Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0812)
  2. 4/17/2024Enacted, Chapter 812 (effective 7/1/24)
  3. 4/17/2024Signed by President as reenrolled
  4. 4/17/2024Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
  5. 4/17/2024Reenrolled bill text (HB603ER2)
  6. 4/17/2024Reenrolled
  7. 4/17/2024Governor's recommendation adopted
  8. 4/17/2024Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (40-Y 0-N)
  9. 4/17/2024VOTE: Adoption (55-Y 42-N)
  10. 4/17/2024House concurred in Governor's recommendation (55-Y 42-N)