HJR226 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mary Sue McClurkinCity Council

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Mike HubbardJim BartonJamie Ison

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Students, encouraging support services for detecting and treating psychological and emotional problems in students

Summary

A nonbinding joint resolution urging Alabama to expand school-based mental health support by increasing early detection and treatment of students' mental and emotional problems, with teacher training and collaboration with family resource centers.

What This Bill Does

It expresses support for agreements between the Alabama Department of Mental Health and the Alabama Department of Education to increase in-school support services for early detection and treatment of psychological and emotional disorders. It recommends the Department of Education work with family resource centers to help school districts develop and implement strategies to improve students' social and emotional well-being. It also recommends creating continuing education programs for teachers to recognize signs of potential emotional or psychological problems in students.

Who It Affects

• Students in Alabama schools who may have mental or emotional disorders, who would benefit from earlier detection and treatment.
• Teachers and school staff who would receive training to identify signs of problems and respond appropriately.

Key Provisions

• Supports and encourages agreements between the Alabama Department of Mental Health and the Alabama Department of Education to improve early detection and treatment services at each school.
• Encourages the Department of Education to work with family resource centers to provide additional support to help districts implement strategies for improving students' social and emotional well-being.
• Recommends that the Department of Education create continuing education programs for teachers to stay informed about techniques to recognize signs of potential emotional and psychological problems in students.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative