A new state law is giving public school students five mental health days per academic year. It comes at a good time when being a student during a pandemic has proven stressful.
’s School District 202, several students have already taken advantage.
Foleno says she's grateful that students now have access to five mental health days per year. The new state law applies to all public school students, 7-years-old and up. "We had a 4.7 decrease in enrollment and 110% increase in hospitalizations around that time," said Tim Albores, Director of student services for District 202.
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