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Schools benefit from $2.1 million for children’s mental health

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Teachers in Des Moines metro schools will start the summer off with additional $2.1 million appropriated toward addressing children’s mental health in schools, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced on Monday. The state funding will provide professional development services for staff, including Youth Mental Health First Aid training. The funding also provides Iowa Area Education Agencies access to online resources for mental health support.