Behavioral health care in Montana's schools: ‘Not a luxury, it’s a necessity’

Educators ask state for support in the classroom

CHEYENNE — Wyoming lawmakers discussed the possibility of drafting a Teacher Bill of Rights Wednesday morning amid rising concerns of students’ behavioral health issues and a lack of support for K-12 teachers in the classroom.

Behavioral health care in Montana's schools: ‘Not a luxury, it’s a necessity’

Dozens of teachers, administrators and providers from all over the state told the Montana State News Bureau schools need more help addressing students' mental health care needs.