Student Mental Health Days

A new law, effective December 31, 2021, allows students to be excused for mental or behavioral health reasons for up to five days per school year without a medical note. Students must be allowed to make up any work missed during a mental health absence. After a second mental health day, the student may be referred to appropriate school support personnel.

For a searchable database that connects families with treatment options, please visit Lake County’s ReferralGPS website. ReferralGPS also provides Care Navigation services to assist families with triage, appointment scheduling, and follow-up care.