1. (1) "Division" means the same as the term is defined in Section 53F-2-522.
2. (2) "Mental health" means a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being, which can affect how a person thinks, feels, and acts, including how a person handles stress, relates to others, and makes healthy choices.

3. (3) "Mental health screener" or "screener" means a systematic tool that:

   1. (a) identifies if a student is experiencing, or is at risk of experiencing, issues related to the student's mental health;
   2. (b) is used for early identification of the onset of mental health conditions, enabling the mental health conditions to be potentially addressed; and

   3. (c) is not:

      1. (i) a diagnostic tool; or
      2. (ii) a system or process used by a student's teacher to observe behavior for targeted learning interventions.
4. (4) "Mental health services" means the same as the term is defined in Subsection R523-1-3(3).

5. (5) "Qualifies for financial assistance" means a qualifying parent that has a student receiving educational services through an LEA who:

   1. (a) receives free or reduced lunch; or

   2. (b) as recommended by the local mental health authority, demonstrates need including being:

      1. (i) uninsured;
      2. (ii) underinsured;
      3. (iii) ineligible for Medicaid to cover part or all of any recommended mental health treatments; or
      4. (iv) demonstrates a high need for interventions based upon results of the LEA's mental health screener.
6. (6) "Qualifying parent" means the same as the term is defined in Subsection 53F-2-522(1)(d).
7. (7) "Relevant services" means mental health services provided to a student that are directly related to mental health needs identified by a student's mental health screening.

KEY: mental health screener, mental health, prevention

Date of Last Change: October 8, 2024

Notice of Continuation: June 10, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401(4); 53F-2-522