Students are more likely to benefit from mental health support when services reflect their cultural backgrounds and are provided in a language they understand. When supports are not culturally responsive or accessible, students and families may go without care or feel disconnected from the school system. Providing guidance and policies that promote culturally responsive and language-appropriate mental health services helps ensure that all students feel seen, understood, and supported. This is especially important for students from diverse communities who may already face barriers to accessing care.

I oppose mental health services from the public school systems. The family must be responsible for their children’s lives instead of government intervention. This doesn’t help encourage parents to be responsible and enables them more than ever.

I support this bill in expanding information and access on mental health resources.