Mental Health Funding in Michigan Schools: Enhancing Resources for Students
Mental Health Funding Allocation
Michigan lawmakers have recently approved additional funding aimed at improving schools' mental health and safety resources. The new House Bill 5503 allocates $126 million to provide essential support following prior funding efforts.
Details of the Funding
- $1 million will establish an anonymous tip line for reporting improper firearm storage.
- The initial school budget allocated $25 million for mental health resources.
- Prior legislation set aside $300 million last year for similar initiatives.
Thomas Morgan, representing the Michigan Education Association, highlighted the importance of this funding to hire more school counselors and psychologists, dramatically improving student mental health support.
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