0133 (25-0280)-COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT-RULES, Bills — Rules And Judiciary, May 26, 2026
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE, DEVELOPMENT 05/06/2026-REPORTED OUT TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND JUDICIARY BILL NO. 36-0133 Thirty-Sixth Legislature of the Virgin Islands August 26, 2025 An act amending title 17 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 10, section 111(a)(1) providing mental health education and instruction PROPOSED BY: Senator Milton E. Potter Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands: 1 SECTION 1. Title 17 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 10, section 111, subsection (a)(1) is 2 amended by striking “and” and by adding the following after “environment”: 3 “, and mental health education and instruction that includes age-appropriate model 4 learning activities for grades kindergarten through 12 on the overarching mental health 5 themes like early intervention and prevention, stigma and discrimination reduction and 6 holistic approach to well-being and core principles such as person-centered care, ethical 7 practice and empowerment. …
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COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE, DEVELOPMENT 05/06/2026-REPORTED OUT TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND JUDICIARY BILL NO. 36-0133 Thirty-Sixth Legislature of the Virgin Islands August 26, 2025 An act amending title 17 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 10, section 111(a)(1) providing mental health education and instruction PROPOSED BY: Senator Milton E. Potter Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands: 1 SECTION 1. Title 17 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 10, section 111, subsection (a)(1) is 2 amended by striking “and” and by adding the following after “environment”: 3 “, and mental health education and instruction that includes age-appropriate model 4 learning activities for grades kindergarten through 12 on the overarching mental health 5 themes like early intervention and prevention, stigma and discrimination reduction and 6 holistic approach to well-being and core principles such as person-centered care, ethical 7 practice and empowerment. The mental health education shall include learning activities 8 that develop pupils’ mental health wellness, social connectedness and supportive 9 relationships through resiliency, problem solving skills, coping skills, self-esteem, and a 10 positive school and home environment. Mental health education shall also include 11 learning activities that encompass the mental health components of the National Health 12 Education Standards.” 13 2 BILL SUMMARY 1 The bill adds mental health education to the school health programs. 2 BR25-0280/July 23, 2025/CBM 3