53F-2-519. Appropriation for school nurses.
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The state board shall distribute money appropriated for school nurses to award grants to school districts and charter schools that:
Terms Used In Utah Code 53F-2-519- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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provide an equal amount of matching funds; and |
| (b) |
do not supplant other money used for school nurses. |
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| (2) |
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A school district or charter school that is awarded a grant under this section shall require each school nurse employed by the school district or charter school to complete two hours of continuing nurse education on the emotional and mental health of students. |
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The continuing nurse education described in Subsection (2)(a) shall include training on:
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the awareness of, screening for, and triaging to appropriate treatment for mental health problems; |
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trauma-informed care; |
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signs of mental illness; |
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alcohol and substance abuse; |
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response to acute mental health crises; and |
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suicide prevention, including information about the 24-hour availability of the SafeUT Crisis Line established under Section 53B-17-1202. |
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Amended by Chapter 186, 2019 General Session
Amended by Chapter 446, 2019 General Session
