We strongly supported this bill which would appropriately allocate $2,000,000 for the hiring of school social workers. Especially for students and adolescents, the most needed personnel for the school environment are those with a professional and comprehensive understanding of mental and behavioral health such as social workers or counseling personnel - not police.

Sponsors

Representative Katherine Kazarian and Senator Susan Sosnowski

Status

Held for Further Study

Session

2023

Bill number

Position

Support