CT lawmakers plan to focus on mental health and other issues including more support for educators and preventing sex crimes against children.
Children’s Mental Health
Considered one of the top issues of the 2022 legislative session, the children’s mental health crisis in Connecticut and elsewhere has spurred several proposals now under consideration by lawmakers.
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Bill focusing on mental health supports for kids clears Senate
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House unveils broad mental health bill
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CT senate leaders announce big children’s mental health bills
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On the legislative agenda for educators: Remote learning and mental health
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Gentle jousting and bipartisan support over mental health agenda in CT
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CT legislative leaders: Mental health system in ‘deep crisis’ is priority in 2022 session
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Lawmakers plan to prioritize children’s mental health next session
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School-age children are seeking out mental health care more than ever
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Children and adolescents struggling with pandemic’s mental health fallout
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Bill addressing children’s mental health heads to governor
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