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SENATE BILL NO. 1078 Senate Amendments in [ ] -- January 28, 2013 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 23-219.1, relating to the State Board for Community Colleges; mental health policies. ---------- Patron Prior to Engrossment--Senator Barker ---------- Referred to Committee on Education and Health ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 23-219.1 as follows:

§ 23-219.1. Mental health policies.

The Board shall develop a mental health  [ awareness and-  ]  referral policy directing community colleges to  [ (i) undertake educational efforts to raise awareness of mental health needs among students and faculty and (ii)-  ]  designate at least one individual at each college to serve as a point of contact with an emergency services system clinician at a local community services board, or another qualified mental health services provider, for the purposes of facilitating screening and referral of students who may have emergency or  [ emerging  urgent  ]  mental health needs and of assisting the college in carrying out the duties specified by §§ 23-9.2:8 and 23-9.2:10. A community college may establish relationships with community services boards or other mental health providers for referral and treatment of persons with less serious mental health needs.