Puerto RicoPS 009020th Legislative Assembly (2025-2028)SenateWALLET

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Sponsored By: Thomas Rivera Schatz (PNP)

Signed by Governor

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New school mental health help for students

The law creates a Student Assistance Program in public schools. Beginning July 1, 2026, students can get mental‑health care at school and by phone 24/7. A referred student with a treatment plan gets up to 8 psychologist visits and up to 8 psychiatrist visits each year. The Program also provides evaluations, case managers, and emergency, partial, or full hospital care when needed. It does not cover treatment for purely physical conditions.

School, Medicaid, and Special Ed coordination

The Program works with Special Education, school staff, and evaluation centers to accept referrals and add services to IEPs or 504 plans. Medicaid, the Health Reform plan, and Title I can pay alongside the Program to complete a student’s care. Sending a student to Medicaid does not end the provider’s duty to follow up and advocate. The Program also coordinates with the Mental Health and Anti‑Addiction Administration and the Administration for Families and Children. These rules apply beginning July 1, 2026.

Funding and partnerships to run Program

The Secretary includes Program funding in the Department’s annual budget. The Department can partner with municipalities and federal agencies and accept public or private donations. Starting July 1, 2026, the Department reviews overlapping programs and redirects compatible federal and state funds to this Program. The Secretary consolidates funds so services are managed and paid efficiently.

Providers hired and statewide rollout in 3 years

The Department hires provider networks to deliver services and sets targets for who and where they serve. It can phase in by region and grades but must cover all public‑school students within three years starting July 1, 2026. The Secretary issues program rules within 60 days of the law’s approval and sets up procedures before July 1, 2026. Services are checked through ongoing evaluations and fixes, and the Department files an annual report within 30 days after each fiscal year ends.

24-hour decisions on service disputes

If there is a dispute about coverage, authorization, or services, a special panel decides within 24 hours. The decision takes effect at once, and the Secretary can review it within 30 days. The student keeps the service during review. If a service did not follow the rules, the provider gets a credit. These protections start July 1, 2026.

Mental health classes for families and staff

The Program runs yearly classes and seminars for parents, students, teachers, and school staff. Topics include mental health, vaping, substance use, bullying, suicide prevention, emotion management, dropout and reentry, and unintended pregnancy. The classes follow an annual calendar and start July 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Thomas Rivera Schatz

    PNP • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Brenda Pérez Soto

    PNP • Senate

  • Gregorio Matías Rosario

    PNP • Senate

  • Jamie Barlucea Rodríguez

    PNP • Senate

  • Jeison Rosa Ramos

    PNP • Senate

  • Karen Michelle Román Rodríguez

    PNP • Senate

  • Luis Daniel Colón La Santa

    PNP • Senate

  • Rafael Santos Ortiz

    PNP • Senate

  • Wilmer Reyes Berríos

    PNP • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 72 • No: 6

House vote • 6/25/2025

Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

Yes: 48 • No: 4

Senate vote • 4/10/2025

Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

Yes: 24 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Ley Núm. 94 — Firmada por la Gobernadora

    8/1/2025Senate
  2. Enviado a la Gobernadora

    7/2/2025House
  3. Firmado por el Presidente de la Cámara

    6/30/2025House
  4. Firmado por el Presidente del Senado

    6/30/2025Senate
  5. Se dispone que sea enrolado

    6/28/2025House
  6. Cuerpo de Origen concurre con enmiendas

    6/28/2025Senate
  7. Aprobado por Cámara en Votación Final

    6/25/2025House
  8. Aprobado con enmiendas del informe

    6/25/2025House
  9. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales de la Cámara

    6/25/2025House
  10. Remitido a Comisión de Calendarios de la Cámara

    6/24/2025House
  11. Entirillado del Informe

    6/24/2025House
  12. 1er Informe Comisión rendido con enmiendas

    6/24/2025House
  13. Referido a Comisión(es)

    4/28/2025House
  14. Aparece en Primera Lectura de la Cámara

    4/28/2025House
  15. Texto de Aprobación Final enviado a la Cámara

    4/10/2025Senate
  16. Aprobado por el Senado en Votación Final

    4/10/2025Senate
  17. Aprobado con enmiendas en sala

    4/10/2025Senate
  18. En el Calendario de Ordenes Especiales del Senado

    4/10/2025Senate
  19. Remitido a la Comisión de Reglas y Calendario del Senado

    4/5/2025Senate
  20. 1er Informe Comisión rendido sin enmiendas

    4/5/2025Senate
  21. Referido a Comisión(es)

    1/16/2025Senate
  22. Aparece en Primera Lectura del Senado

    1/16/2025Senate
  23. Radicado

    1/2/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Se dispone que sea enrolado

    6/28/2025

  • Texto de Aprobación Final enviado a la Cámara

    4/10/2025

  • Radicado

    1/2/2025

  • Radicado (Senado mirror)

    1/2/2025

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