High school students from the Shelby County Youth Council (SCYC) in Memphis are lobbying local leaders to invest in mental health resources for schools. They advocate for hiring more counselors to address the shortage and support student well-being. The initiative was highlighted at the Youth Voices Summit in February, where student Maura Young spoke on the need for better mental health support.
Key Points
- SCYC students advocate for increased school counselors in Memphis-area schools.
- Effort stems from a recognized shortage of mental health resources for students.
- Advocacy presented at the Youth Voices Summit to local leaders.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This student-led push highlights potential deficiencies in public school mental health support, which could empower parents to seek school choice options like charters or vouchers for better-resourced environments. It underscores parental rights in demanding improvements but does not directly advance educational freedom policies.
Source: These Memphis-area students are lobbying for mental health investments
