COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE, 
DEVELOPMENT 
 
BILL NO. 
36-0133 
 
Thirty-Sixth Legislature of the Virgin Islands 
 
 
 
August 26, 2025 
 
 
 
An act amending title 17 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 10, section 111(a)(1) providing mental 
health education and instruction 
 
 
 
PROPOSED BY: 
 
 
Senator Milton E. Potter 
 
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands: 
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SECTION 1.  Title 17 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 10, section 111, subsection (a)(1) is 
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amended by striking “and” and by adding the following after “environment”:  
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“,and mental health education and instruction that includes age-appropriate model 
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learning activities for grades kindergarten through 12 on the overarching mental health 
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themes like early intervention and prevention, stigma and discrimination reduction and 
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holistic approach to well-being and core principles such as person-centered care, ethical 
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practice and empowerment.. The mental health education shall include learning activities 
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that develop pupils’ mental health wellness, social connectedness and supportive 
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relationships through resiliency, problem solving skills, coping skills, self-esteem, and a 
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positive school and home environment. Mental health education shall also include 
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learning activities that encompass the mental health components of the National Health 
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Education Standards.” 
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BILL SUMMARY 
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The bill adds mental health education to the school health programs. 
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BR25-0280/July 23, 2025/CBM 
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