Schools (Mental Health Professionals) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Requires every school to have access to a qualified mental health professional.
• Schools must actively secure and maintain that access for pupils.
• "Connected purposes" cover related provisions to support delivery and coordination of services.
• Originates in the House of Lords (HL) and is at the Lords stage; the Order of Commitment has been discharged.
• Background materials include briefing papers and a Select Committee report that inform the bill.

Progress

The Bill remains in the Lords, with its Order of Commitment discharged, meaning it will proceed to further stages in the Lords. It has not yet progressed to the House of Commons.