Establishes School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids program in DCF; requires school districts to develop mental health support and partnership programs. **
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Overview
This bill establishes the School-Based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids (SPARK) program in New Jersey, aiming to improve student and family access to mental health support within school districts. It requires the Department of Children and Families to develop guidelines for school districts to create comprehensive mental health programs, including partnerships with community providers and a mobile mental health application. The program will initially operate as a pilot in up to ten districts, with the goal of expanding statewide after a successful evaluation.
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Joseph Vitale
Nicholas Scutari
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