School-based Mental Health Screening Grant (SBMHSG) 

Overview

State Statute 53F-2-522 sets standards for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to implement approved mental health screening programs for students. The legislature has appropriated an ongoing amount of $500,000 for the program. Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Rule R277-625: Mental Health Screeners also creates a process for a qualifying parent to receive reimbursement from the LEA for needed mental health treatment for the parent’s student, based on the results of the mental health screening. The USBE Rule also clarifies what factors constitute a qualifying parent.

A record of determination as a participating LEA is required by USBE Rule and State Statute for an LEA to administer mental health screeners to students. This determination as a participating LEA must be submitted by July 1, 2023 to be considered for these funds for the 2023-2024 school year.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) School-based Mental Health Screening Program and Grant 
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Application

USBE School-based Mental Health Screening Grant Application - Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 (SY 2023-2024) 
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School-based Mental Health Screening Grant Funding Distribution Plan and Application Scoring Rubric
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Due July 14, 2023 by 5 p.m.

Office Hours

Schedule an appointment for a 15-minute consultation with an SBMH Screening team member.

USBE SBMH Screening Office Hours
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Resources

School-based Mental Health (SBMH) Screening Program

School-based Mental Health Screening Guidebook: Implementation Plan

Mental Health Screening Tool List

Approved Mental Health Conditions for School-based Mental Health Screening Program R277-625

Title 53F-2-522: Public Education Mental Health Screening
Utah State Legislature

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