- Ohio is slated to become the next state to join the “mental health days” movement
- A proposed bill would give K-12 students three mental health days off a year
- “We need to break the stigma surrounding taking care of our mental health,” said Rep. Jessica Miranda, D-Forest Park. “With this legislation, we’re letting our children know that prioritizing their mental health is not only acceptable, it’s critical for achieving a healthy lifestyle. This mindset will help them succeed in school and beyond”