EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 | 3:00 PM | 445 State Capitol

1.    Council Business

·         Call to order

·         Approval of the minutes of the May 11, 2022, meeting

 

2.    UHA/Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute Roadmap Update

 

3.    Health Disparities Needs Assessment

Utah’s Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health published a report in 2021 titled "Health Disparities in Utah’s Public Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Systems." The council will receive a presentation on the report and will have an opportunity to ask questions.

4.    Office of Student Health Affairs

During the 2022 General Session, Senator Kathleen Riebe introduced SB 143, Office of Student Health Affairs. Council members will hear from Senator Riebe about the concept and will have an opportunity to ask questions.

5.    Shmoop - Heartbeat

Shmoop is an educational technology company and is currently contracted with the State Board of Education to provide statewide ACT test preparation. Representatives will discuss their program, Heartbeat, which "… focuses on a student's emotional health, cognitive position, and background to improve their ability to achieve academically."

6.    Adjourn