SB 269 IN

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Permits a school corporation to establish a youth peer support program (program). Requires a program to: (1) be developed in consultation with one or more local mental health organizations serving the school's geographic area; (2) utilize evidence based training models approved by the department of education; (3) include written referral protocols to school based and community based mental health services; (4) provide ongoing supervision by a school counselor, school social worker, licensed mental health professional, or qualified community partner; and (5) include safeguards to protect student confidentiality and well-being. Provides that a program may not: (1) provide clinical diagnosis or treatment; (2) be established to replace school counselors or mental health professionals; or (3) require participation by a student. Requires a school corporation to provide certain students voluntary, online mental health screenings. Establishes parameters for certain partnerships between school corporations and local mental health organizations participating in the school corporation's program. Creates the youth peer support advisory committee.

• Ron Alting Republican · author
• Michael Crider Republican · author
• Vaneta Becker Republican · author

1. Jan 8, 2026 Authored by Senator Alting · upper
2. Jan 8, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services · upper
3. Jan 15, 2026 Senator Crider added as second author · upper
4. Jan 15, 2026 Senator Becker added as third author · upper