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H7116Introduced in the House

Requires the department of education to develop and make available for use in all schools a mental health curriculum. School districts would be required to provide four (4) hours of mental health instruction to seventh grade students.

IntroducedHouse Education

Introduced by John Lombardi, District 8

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EDUCATION -- CURRICULUM - Requires the department of education to develop and make available for use in all schools a mental health curriculum. School districts would be required to provide four (4) hours of mental health instruction to seventh grade students.

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Committee recommended measure be held for further study

January 27, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Education

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/27/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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