Springville students are fighting back against SB34, which threatens to slash the budget for suicide prevention programs in schools. They’re worried that losing these resources will leave struggling classmates without the help they desperately need.
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This move would pull vital funding away from school-based mental health programs, potentially forcing districts to scramble for private grants or cut services entirely.
The state government stands to save money in the short term by trimming the education budget.
Students struggling with mental health issues are the ones who will lose access to life-saving support.