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S.B. No. 491
AN ACT
relating to an assessment of school-based mental health and
substance abuse programs.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. (a) The Texas Education Agency, in conjunction
with the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation,
the Texas Department of Health, and the Texas Commission on Alcohol
and Drug Abuse, shall assess existing school-based mental health
and substance abuse programs. The assessment must include
recommendations regarding further development of such programs,
including the incorporation of information regarding substance
abuse prevention, mental health education, and access to related
services.
(b) The Texas Education Agency shall report on the results
of the assessment to the 79th Legislature not later than January 11,
2005.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2003.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 491 passed the Senate on
March 13, 2003, by the following vote: Yeas 30, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 491 passed the House on
April 25, 2003, by the following vote: Yeas 146, Nays 0, two
present not voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor