School Safety and Mental Health Commission
(13) The commission shall do all of the following: (a) Collaborate to provide recommendations to reduce youth suicides and strengthen the mental health of school-aged children, adolescents, and their families through a comprehensive, statewide approach. (b) Seek input from educational professionals, mental health professionals, and organizations from across this state to suggest approaches to identify and support students at risk of behavioral health issues. (c) Collaborate with the Michigan suicide prevention commission on recommendations regarding youth suicide. (d) Create and maintain an online community through which best practices and resources can be shared, host professional trainings, and engage in public awareness efforts regarding mental health issues and resources. (e) Review possible uses of and make recommendations for the use of funds received by districts and nonpublic schools under section 97. (f) Convey recommendations to the department of licensing and regulatory affairs and the bureau of construction codes within the department of licensing and regulatory affairs concerning building construction that is consistent with school safety needs.
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PA 144 of 2022, 388.1697eCurrent members
Daveda Colbert
Farmington Hills
Term ends 10/01/2026
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Members with a background in school administration,
Patrick Green
New Baltimore
Term ends 10/01/2024
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Members submitted by the Speaker of the House who are parents
Alyse Ley
Okemos
Term ends 10/01/2026
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Members with experience in school-threat assessments
Nasuh Malas
Ann Arbor
Term ends 10/01/2026
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Members with experience in the provision of inpatient treatment to children under age 18
Jason Russell
Middleville
Term ends 10/01/2024
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Members submitted by the Speaker of the House with a background in law enforcement,
Jennifer Taiariol
South Lyon
Term ends 10/01/2026
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A member submitted by the Senate Minority Leader who is a school psychologist or psychiatrist
Rosa Thomas
Milford
Term ends 10/01/2024
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Represent a member submitted by the House Minority Leader with experience in school mental health
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A member submitted by the Senate Majority Leader who is a prosecutor
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A member submitted by the Senate Majority Leader who is a teacher
Jason Schmitz
Durand
Term ends 10/01/2028
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Members submitted by the Speaker of the House with a background in law enforcement
Dana Evans
Grand Rapids
Term ends 10/01/2028
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Members submitted by the Speaker of the House who are parents