Q&A
Clarification on grade ranges for mental health programs in schools
0:55:15
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Council Member Kristy Marmorato seeks clarification on the grade ranges for mental health programs in schools. Dr. Erica Lynne Smith explains that the proposed bills are primarily for middle and high schools, with considerations for developmental appropriateness.
- Discussion covers potential implementation from pre-K to high school
- Emphasis on need for detailed discussions about developmental ages
- Suggestion that peer-to-peer programs would likely be for middle and high school students
Kristy Marmorato
0:55:15
Thank you, chair.
0:55:16
Good morning.
0:55:18
So I just wanted to clarify.
0:55:20
What are the grade ranges for these type of programs?
0:55:23
Is it gonna be from a pre k to 12th grade?
0:55:25
I know you said public school, but are we gonna go as early as, early education, like the pre k programs?
Dr. Erica Lynne Smith
0:55:33
I need a little clarity on what program specifically you're talking about, about the about the peers, about the tool kit?
Kristy Marmorato
0:55:39
The tool kits.
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Anything.
0:55:40
All of these programs, are they gonna be available to all of the grades from pre k up to high school?
0:55:45
Or is it just public school and middle school?
Dr. Erica Lynne Smith
0:55:48
So, like I said before, I think we have to have in-depth conversations about that.
0:55:51
As far as I understand, bills have been introduced for middle and high schools.
0:55:55
Okay.
0:55:56
We would have to put in, you know, very, detailed discussions about developmental ages in terms of ability for, any kind of toolkit.
0:56:08
As far as peer to peer, I think that's probably middle high school.
0:56:13
I would say high school, and, mostly.
0:56:19
But, again, I think we would have to, you know, not just, you know, doctor Eric Lynn Smith sitting at the table saying this, I think we need to pull in others who do this work more extensively.
0:56:29
Okay.
0:56:30
Now, what role do
Kristy Marmorato
0:56:31
you see for parents and guardians in the implementation and support of mental health initiatives within our schools?
