Waterbury, CT lawmakers announced plans to hold a news conference to discuss new federal legislation aimed at increasing the number of mental health professionals in schools. The current support staff is overwhelmed, with only one full-time school certified psychologist for every 2,672 students in the district. Advocates pointed out that there is only one certified school counselor per 333 students from pre-K to 12th grade statewide and one full-time certified psychologist for every 494 students. The news conference will take place at Westside Middle School in Waterbury at 11:30 a.m., with Reps. Rosa DeLauro and Jahana Hayes expected to speak about the urgent need for the proposed legislation. Copyright 2024 WFSB. All rights reserved.
Local Lawmakers Advocate for Increased Mental Health Support in Schools: Press Conference Announced
