House Bill No. [insert bill number] establishes a School Mental Health Promotion Pilot Program, which will be administered by the Office of Public Instruction. The program aims to support schools in implementing innovative, student-led mental health initiatives tailored to local needs. School districts can apply for grants, which will be awarded based on specific criteria, including the need for mental health support, community involvement, and plans for program evaluation. The bill specifies that grants will be awarded in amounts not less than $5,000 and not more than the lesser of $25 per enrolled student or $50,000, with a commitment to diversity in district size and geography.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $250,000 from the general fund for each year of the biennium starting July 1, 2025, to support the distribution of these grants. It includes provisions for reporting requirements from grant-receiving school districts and mandates that the Office of Public Instruction compile these reports for the education interim committee. The bill also includes a notification requirement to tribal governments and specifies that the program will terminate on June 30, 2029. The effective date for the act is set for July 1, 2025.