Schools (Mental Health Professionals) Bill [HL]

What the bill does

A bill to make provision to require every school to have access to a qualified mental health professional; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 1st reading means, and what happens next

First reading is the formal introduction of the bill. There is no debate and no vote. The bill is simply presented and printed.

Second reading follows, usually a few weeks later, and is the first opportunity for MPs or peers to debate the principle of the bill.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at first reading of a bill

Questions about the Schools (Mental Health Professionals) Bill [HL]

What stage is the Schools (Mental Health Professionals) Bill [HL] at?

The Schools (Mental Health Professionals) Bill [HL] is currently at 1st reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Schools (Mental Health Professionals) Bill [HL] become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Schools (Mental Health Professionals) Bill [HL] is currently at 1st reading.

What happens next to the Schools (Mental Health Professionals) Bill [HL]?

Second reading follows, usually a few weeks later, and is the first opportunity for MPs or peers to debate the principle of the bill.

Who sponsored the Schools (Mental Health Professionals) Bill [HL]?

The Schools (Mental Health Professionals) Bill [HL] was sponsored by Baroness Tyler of Enfield.

When was the Schools (Mental Health Professionals) Bill [HL] introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 28 October 2024, at first reading.

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