• Date Due: November 01, 2025
  • Author: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and Department of Education
  • Enabling Authority: Chapter 549 Enactment Clause 1. (Regular Session, 2025)
  • Description:
    Report on the findings and recommendations of the work group convened to develop a plan to (i) create a mental health screening and assessment tool to assist with early identification of mental health issues for children in early childhood care and education settings that focuses on early detection, intervention, and support for emotional and behavioral challenges in children five years of age or younger; and (ii) provide mental health consultation resources and training to early childhood education providers, pediatric health care providers, and families.