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During the 2019 Utah State Legislature session, House Bill (H.B.) 373: Student Support Amendments was sponsored by Representative Steve Eliason and Senator Ann Millner. This bill designates the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) to distribute money appropriated under this section to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to provide, in a school, targeted school-based mental health support. This includes clinical services and trauma-informed care, through employing or entering into contracts for services provided by qualifying personnel.
During the 2020 Utah State Legislature session, House Bill (H.B.) 323: School Mental Health Funding Amendments was sponsored by Representative Steve Eliason and Senator Ann Millner. This bill sets standards for participating LEAs to implement approved Mental Health Screening Programs for students. The application is required for all LEAs who are conducting mental health screenings in any form. USBE, in consultation with the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) has compiled a list of evidence-based screening tools, and completed a list of mental health conditions for which to screen that has been approved by the board.
The School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) was created in accordance with the following legislation and Utah State Board of Education (USBE) rule.
In the 2020 Legislative Session, H.B. 323 by Representative Steve Eliason and Senator Ann Milner addressed provisions relating to the School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program.
These provisions include the following:
School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program Annual Requirements
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School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program USBE Contact List
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FY 2022 allocation projections for LEAs are based on the October 1, 2020 headcount. Projections for Regional Education Service Agencies (RESAs) are based on the number of member LEAs within their region.
LEAs interested in receiving School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program funding need to successfully complete and submit a comprehensive plan, to be approved by USBE.
FY 2022 USBE School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program - New Applicant
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This application is for LEAs who are applying for this grant funding for the first time for FY 2022.
Technical Assistance Recording:
LEAs who submit by the interim date/time will receive feedback (and/or approval) from the USBE review team prior to the final due date:
Application Final Due Date:
Send completed application for interim feedback and/or the final submission to Shaleece Oldroyd via e-mail as a digital link to the completed Google Docs.
Note: To be considered, USBE must receive your electronic copy (Google Docs) by the dates specified above. All e-mail submissions will be confirmed by USBE within 24 hours.
LEAs who already have an approved plan are required to submit an Annual Plan Update, including a budget revision, for Year Two and Year Three of their three-year grant cycle.
FY 2022 USBE School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program - Annual Plan Update
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LEAs who submit by the interim date/time will receive feedback from the USBE review team prior to the final due date:
Annual Plan Update Final Due Date:
Send completed annual plan update for interim feedback and/or the final submission to Shaleece Oldroyd via e-mail to as a digital link to the completed Google Docs.
Note: To be considered, USBE must receive your electronic copy (Google Docs) by the dates specified above. All e-mail submissions will be confirmed by USBE within 24 hours.
FY 2022 Second Distribution Survey Hiring Documentation (coming soon)
The grant funding will be administered through the Utah Grants Management System. Each LEA with an approved plan will receive an initial distribution totaling 25% of the allocation on the August allotment, upon plan approval.
In order to receive the second distribution totaling 75% of the allocation, an LEA must demonstrate the hiring of qualified personnel to the Superintendent. USBE is requiring the LEA to provide the Comprehensive Administration of Credentials for Teachers in Utah Schools (CACTUS) Identification Number (ID) or the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) number for the hired qualified personnel for verification. If the LEA enters a contract with a local mental health authority, they need to provide evidence of the executed contract. After this information is verified through the Second Distribution Survey (Hire Documentation), LEAs will need to request reimbursement through the Utah Grants Management System for their second distribution (75% of their total award).
LEAs are required to provide an annual report of their progress toward achieving goals and outcomes outlined in their School-based Mental Health Qualified Grant Program plan.
FY 2021 Fiscal Year Accountability and Data Report (coming soon)
FY 2021 Accountability and Data Report Technical Assistance Guide (coming soon)
For general questions, please e-mail sbmhqualifiedgrant@schools.utah.gov.
The School-based Mental Health Screening Program for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) was created in accordance with the following regulations:
During the 2020 Legislative Session, H.B. 323 was sponsored by Representative Steve Eliason and Senator Ann Millner. This bill sets standards for participating LEAs to implement approved School-based Mental Health Screening Programs for students. An application is required for all LEAs who are conducting mental health screenings in any form.
Frequently Asked Questions School-based Mental Health Screening Program Concerning H.B.323 (2020)
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Due May 1, 2021 (coming soon)
Mental Health Screening Tool List
School Mental Health Screening Programs Infographic (coming soon)
Mental health screener or screener means systematic tool or process;
February 26, 2021
School-based Mental Health Screening Program Training Questionnaire - February 26, 2021
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School-based Mental Health Screening Program Annual Training
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Mental Health Screening Program Training 2021 (coming soon)