The bill amends the Human Services Workers in the Schools Program to include mental health counselors as part of the initiative aimed at supporting children and families within educational settings. The program is a collaborative effort involving various state divisions and local school districts, designed to promote child safety, strengthen families, and enhance the community's ability to foster healthy, successful children. The bill specifies that both human services workers and mental health counselors will provide a range of services, including crisis intervention, home visits, and individualized coping skills, with funding targeted towards schools with a high percentage of students eligible for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program.

Key changes in the bill include the insertion of "and Mental Health Counselors" throughout the text, which expands the scope of professionals involved in the program. Additionally, it establishes educational requirements for mental health counselors, specifying that they must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in the mental health or counseling field. The bill also mandates annual evaluations of the program's effectiveness and allows parents or students the option to refuse recommended services.