REMARKS
Council Member Rita Joseph's statement on Intro 986
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Council Member Linda Lee reads a statement on behalf of Council Member Rita Joseph regarding Introduction 986, which proposes a pilot program for involving mental health professionals in student wellness clubs.
- The bill calls for a 2-year pilot program in public middle and high schools
- It aims to recruit mental health professionals and candidates to facilitate discussions and workshops
- The program would be developed in coordination with the NYC Department of Education
- A report on the program would be submitted to the mayor and city council speaker
Linda Lee
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So, she asked me to go ahead and read her statement on her bill, which is introduction 986.
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So bear with me as I just read her statement.
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Chairperson Lee and colleagues on the council, I'm thrilled that my bill, intro 986, is being heard in today's hearing.
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Intro 986 relates to a pilot program aimed at involving mental health professionals and professional candidates in student wellness clubs in public middle and high schools.
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This bill would require the commissioner of health and mental hygiene to develop a 2 year pilot program to engage mental health professionals and professional candidates in these wellness clubs.
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The commissioner would make every effort to recruit mental health, professionals for voluntary participation and form partnerships with universities to recruit mental health professional candidates.
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These professionals recruit mental health professional candidates.
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These professionals and candidates would facilitate student discussions and workshops on various mental health topics.
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The bill also calls for the commissioner to work closely with the chancellor of New York City Public Schools to establish the program within these clubs.
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Additionally, the commissioner, in coordination with the chancellor, would be required to submit a report oh, I just lost my place.
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Sorry.
Rita Joseph
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Hold on.
Linda Lee
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Report on the program to the mayor and the speaker of the council and make it publicly available online.
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This initiative provides a meaningful opportunity to address the critical need for mental health services for our students.
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By leveraging existing resources, our mental health professionals and professional candidates, we can make a significant impact on student wellness.
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I look forward to hearing the agency's feedback on the bill and continuing to refine this important initiative.
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Thank you to everyone who has contributed to bringing this bill to this stage.
