❌ SB330
Enact the Student Wellness Act
Summary
The bill allows school districts in Ohio to adopt policies that permit students to take mental health days as excused absences. The policies must define what qualifies as a mental health day, limit the number of such days per school year, and establish a method for determining if the student will receive or be referred to school health or support services.
Rationale
The bill introduces a government-sanctioned policy for mental health days, which may conflict with the Libertarian principles of minimal government intervention in personal choices and parental rights. Both LP and LPO platforms emphasize individual rights and the importance of parental control over children's education and welfare, which this bill partially undermines by introducing state-defined policies.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over personal health decisions
- Potential for misuse or overreach in defining mental health days
- Limits on parental rights regarding children's health and education