The Mississippi School Safety Act of 2019 created a collaboration between the Mississippi Department of Mental Health and the Mississippi Department of Education, both members of the Governor’s school safety task force. Together, they have created “Improving the Mental Health of Mississippi’s Children,” a resource designed to assist school districts in meeting three key components of the legislation. Access this guide here to learn about identifying signs that may indicate a child or adolescent needs professional assistance, find a standardized Memorandum of Understanding, and obtain sample referral forms.
