Illinois becomes first to require yearly mental health checks for students

Gov. Pritzker signs bill to implement universal mental health screenings in schools

EVANSTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- Illinois students will soon have access to mental health resources after the Governor signed a new bill. On Thursday, Governor JB Pritzker joined State Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders, Chief Officer for Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Dr. Dana Weiner, bill sponsors, and local elected officials to sign Senate Bill 1560, according to a release from the Governor. It said the bill offers cost-free mental health s…

Illinois becomes first to require yearly mental health checks for students

Illinois students will begin receiving annual mental health screenings starting in the 2027–2028 school year after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new bill into law on Thursday, July 31. Illinois is the first state to require mental health evaluations for public school students in grades three through twelve. “At a time when our children are struggling with anxiety and depression more than ever before, it’s our responsibility to ensure that our young …

Illinois schools to add mental health screenings for students

Illinois public school students could soon receive free mental health screenings each year thanks to a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker.

Illinois students to get mental health screenings

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill which requires Illinois’ public school districts to provide universal mental health screenings.