Voices for Virginia's Children supports SB1037 as we know that student access to telehealth and teletherapy services improve access to services and minimizes learning loss when provided in schools. This bill includes specific language for mental health teletherapy which is more expansive for mental health services than just "telehealth." We recognize that telehealth and teletherapy are not substitutes for in-person treatment, but rather a supplement as we continue to navigate workforce shortages across the state and work toward meeting the needs of ALL students regardless of geography.
Voices for Virginia's Children supports SB1037 as we know that student access to telehealth and teletherapy services improve access to services and minimizes learning loss when provided in schools. This bill includes specific language for mental health teletherapy which is more expansive for mental health services than just "telehealth." We recognize that telehealth and teletherapy are not substitutes for in-person treatment, but rather a supplement as we continue to navigate workforce shortages across the state and work toward meeting the needs of ALL students regardless of geography.