School-based Mental Health Screening Program (SBMHSP)

Overview

Policy

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 Notification of Intent is required for all LEAs who are conducting mental health screenings in any form.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions School-based Mental Health Screening Program Concerning House Bill (H.B.) 323 (2020)
Google Docs

Notice of Intent

Notification of Intent to Utilize Mental Health Screeners
Qualtrics

Due May 28, 2021

Resources

Mental Health Screening Tool List

Proposed Mental Health Conditions for School-based Mental Health Screening Program H.B. 323, R277-625

School Mental Health Screening Programs Infographic (coming soon)

Definition

Mental health screener or screener means systematic tool or process;

  1. to identify if a student is experiencing, or is at risk of experiencing, issues related to the student’s mental health;
  2. for an early identification strategy to detect the onset of mental health conditions, enabling the mental health conditions to be potentially addressed; and
  3. that is not:
    1. a diagnostic tool or process; or
    2. a system or process used by a student’s teacher to observe behavior for the purpose of targeted learning interventions.

Webinars

Annual Trainings

February 26, 2021

School-based Mental Health Screening Program Training Questionnaire - February 26, 2021
Google Forms

School-based Mental Health Screening Program Annual Training
YouTube

Mental Health Screening Program Training

Contacts

Michelle Knight
Utah State Board of Education
Phone: (610) 844-7771 | Email

Scott Eyre
Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH)
Phone: (801) 450-2667 | E-mail

Tina Morandy
Executive Secretary
Phone: (801) 538-7526 | E-mail