SF4939

Purpose

Provide funding to support student mental health by awarding grants to organizations that serve elementary and secondary students.

Main Provisions

• The Department of Education would receive an appropriation from the General Fund to fund student mental health grants through the commissioner of education in the designated fiscal year.
• Grants are awarded to organizations that work to improve student mental health.
• Grant programs must specifically offer elementary or secondary school students opportunities to disconnect from electronic devices and social media, be physically active, engage in collaborative experiences, and develop in-person relationships with other students.
• A grant applicant must show that its program improves mental health outcomes for students.
• This is a one-time appropriation and the funds are available until June 30, 2029.

Funding Details

• Source: General Fund.
• Recipient: Commissioner of Education (to administer and award grants).
• Amount: The exact sum is not specified in the provided text; it states that the sum indicated in this section is appropriated.
• Timing: The appropriation applies to the designated fiscal year and is a one-time allocation.

Eligibility and Program Requirements

• Eligible recipients: Organizations working to improve student mental health.
• Target population: Elementary or secondary school students.
• Program requirements: Must provide opportunities to disconnect from electronic devices and social media, promote physical activity, include collaborative experiences, and help students develop in-person relationships.
• Accountability: Grant applicants must demonstrate that their program improves mental health outcomes for students.

Duration and Availability

• Nature of funding: One-time appropriation.
• Availability window: Funds are available until June 30, 2029.

Administrative Oversight

• Administration: Administered by the Department of Education through the Commissioner of Education.
• Purpose alignment: Funding is intended to support programs aimed at improving student mental health outcomes.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Establishes a new one-time appropriation for student mental health grants (no broader statutory changes described in the provided text).

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