Senator Elvie Gray Jackson reintroduces bill to add mental health education to K–12 Senator Elvie Gray Jackson told the Senate Finance Committee SB41 would require age-appropriate mental health education in Alaska K–12, citing the state’s high youth suicide rates; the committee advanced the bill to the Rules Committee by unanimous consent.

Senator Elvie Gray Jackson is taking a bold step to combat Alaska's alarming youth suicide rates by reintroducing a bill that mandates mental health education in K–12 schools.

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Committee hears how vetoes affect school maintenance, university projects and disaster funds OMB told the Senate Finance Committee the governor vetoed parts of the major maintenance grant fund (~$25M) and reduced disaster and fire‑suppression deposits; OMB proposed a supplemental approach and DOT/administration will provide calculations comparing 5‑ and 10‑year averages for relief needs.

Governor's veto slashes $25 million from the Major Maintenance Grant Fund, leaving schools and universities scrambling for essential repairs!

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