The Kansas School Mental Health Advisory Council was formed by the Kansas State Board of Education at their meeting in July 2017.

Purpose:

• Advise the Kansas State Board of Education of unmet needs within the state in the area of school mental health;
• Coordinate with legislators and stakeholders to address relevant issues effectively to best meet the needs of students; and
• Coordinate statewide collaborative social emotional character development partnerships with stakeholders that will benefit students.

For questions about the council please contact Trish Backman by email at tbackman@ksde.org.

*All meetings are scheduled from 9:00 am-3:00 pm.*

SMHAC Members 23-26 (external PDF)

Council By-Laws (PDF)

Persons interested in a seat on the council can apply through this application and will be considered as seats open.

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July 27, 2023
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October 19, 2023
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December 14, 2023
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February 22, 2023
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July 26, 2022
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October 13, 2022
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December 8, 2022
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February 23, 2023
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April 27, 2023
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July 26, 2021
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October 14, 2021
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January 5, 2022
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March 2, 2022
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April 28, 2022
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July 16, 2020
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October 1, 2020
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December 3, 2020
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February 25, 2021
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April 29, 2021
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July 20, 2019
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October 17, 2019
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December 12, 2019
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February 13, 2020
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April 16, 2020
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July 24, 2018
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September 25, 2018
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December 13, 2018
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February 14, 2019
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April 11, 2019
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August 25, 2017
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September 21, 2017
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October 24, 2017
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November 28, 2017
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December 14, 2017
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January 17, 2018
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March 1, 2018
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May 3, 2018
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