HB 2353: Public elementary & secondary schools; copies of minor's discharge plan sent to schools and parents.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Discharge plans; copies to public elementary and secondary schools. Provides that, prior to the discharge of any minor admitted to inpatient treatment (i) who is a student at a public elementary or secondary school and (ii) for whom the facility deems (a) such discharge poses a threat of violence or physical harm to himself and others or (b) additional educational services are needed, such facility is required to provide to the school's mental health professional or school counselor the portions of such discharge plan relevant to the threat of violence or harm or the necessary additional educational services. The bill requires such facility to, prior to providing any such portions of any minor's discharge plan, provide to the parent of such minor student reasonable notice of the types of information that would be included in any portions of the discharge plan being provided and of the parent's right to, upon written request, refuse the provision of any such information.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. February 4, 2025Left in Education
2. January 21, 2025Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
3. January 20, 2025Assigned Educ sub: K-12 Subcommittee
4. January 14, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2353)
5. January 8, 2025Referred to Committee on Education
6. January 8, 2025Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25104127D