Becker's Healthcare June 26, 2025
Rylee Wilson

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills investing in mental health access in the state June 25.

Here are five things to know:

  1. The first bill, SB 1620, implements recommendations made by the state’s Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder, including new training programs, training stipends and workforce development programs.
  2. The legislation also includes recommendations to standardize clinical mental health assessments used by providers and school mental health programs. It requires the state to review access to school-based telehealth mental health care biennially, with...

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Topics: Govt Agencies, Mental Health, Provider, Regulations, States
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