Bill No. 36-0133 - An act amending title 17 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 10, section 111(a)(I) providing mental health education and instruction
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE, DEVELOPMENT 05/26/2026-REPORTED OUT TO THE FLOOR 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 Sponsor: Avery L. Lewis 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 include 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 05/26/2026-REPORTED OUT TO THE FLOOR 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 Sponsor: Avery L. Lewis 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 include 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 must 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 must also include 11 learning activities that encompass the mental health components of the National Health 12 Education Standards.” 13 BILL SUMMARY 14 The bill adds mental health education to the school health programs. 15 BR25-0280/July 23, 2025/CBM 16