Why 3/5: The bill initiates a study and recommendations process, setting the stage for future policy changes rather than implementing immediate operational changes.
This bill directs the School Health Services Committee and the Department of Education to study and recommend best practices for annual mental health screenings for public school students in grades six through 12. This means schools may eventually implement new mental health screening protocols based on these recommendations, impacting student well-being.
Substitute adopted
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB355)
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Senate substitute rejected by House (0-Y 96-N 0-A)
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Reconsideration of Senate substitute rejected by House
Substitute adopted
Senate substitute agreed to by House (63-Y 32-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB355ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB355)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 593 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0593)