New York is the first state to require mental health education in all grades. This fall, New York schools became the first in the U.S. to teach mandatory mental health education to students of all ages. “All schools” across New York state are now required to teach mental health literacy in health class in elementary… Continue reading Mental Health Education Now Required In New York Schools
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Students Allowed To Use Medical Cannabis In School Under New Illinois Law
Both students and parents must first meet specific requirements in order to administer the product on campus. A bill that will allow parents or guardians to give medical cannabis to children in school was signed into law by Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner. HB 4870 was signed on August 1, 2018 after passing the Illinois House and Senate… Continue reading Students Allowed To Use Medical Cannabis In School Under New Illinois Law
How US Public Schools Are Taking Action Against The Opioid Crisis
From drug searches to peer-support groups, schools across the nation are taking a number of approaches to combat the opioid epidemic. Some high schools aren’t wasting time and are confronting the opioid crisis head-on. According to CBS 6 News, Shenendehowa High School in Clifton Park, New York is one such school. At the high school,… Continue reading How US Public Schools Are Taking Action Against The Opioid Crisis