Why 4/5: It directly expands funding opportunities for student mental health services, impacting resource availability for a vulnerable population.
This bill expands the permissible uses of state funding under the At-Risk Program to include initiatives supporting the mental health of students in public schools. This change allows schools to use these funds for mental health services and support for at-risk students.
Cleared committee
Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB195ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB195)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 49 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0049)