Arkansas · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1030: TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER OR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION IN YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID; AND TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL COUNSELOR TO RECEIVE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING.

In committee Last action May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

Plain-language summary

HB 1030 is a bill introduced in the Arkansas House on November 20, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER OR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION IN YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID; AND TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL COUNSELOR TO RECEIVE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID TRAINING. Primary sponsor: Tara Shephard (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2025): Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tara Shephard (Democratic). 4 co-sponsors.