Legislation should reflect the provision of appropriate mental health services in schools by trained professionals and should require coordination of school-based efforts with those of state and local agencies that direct or provide mental health and social services. Demographers show that this at-risk population is increasing in public schools at a rapid rate. Without interventions, these children are at-risk for failure throughout their school careers. Assessment approaches should take into account unique attributes and variability of young children and the influence of home, family and cultural factors. A broad spectrum of options should be available for intervention and collaboration among agencies providing these services.
Many students leave school without skills to effectively enter the workplace.
Programs that facilitate this entry include dropout prevention, remedial education, career education, vocational training and school business partnerships. CASP supports additional funding for these programs through federal, state and private partnerships. Support school anti-discrimination measures CASP strongly supports providing a safe and secure educational atmosphere in which all youths may obtain an education free from discrimination and harassment. Promoting the dignity and rights of all students is in the best interest of our educational system and society.