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This bill proposes increased funding for mental health services in schools, including access to counsellors, programs, and stress management workshops. The goal is to help students cope with academic pressure, social challenges, and mental health issues. Supporters believe this will improve students' overall well-being and academic performance. Critics argue that schools may not have the resources to handle complex mental health issues, and some suggest this funding could be elsewhere.

simonemarra2 — 2024-10-22 03:22:36 UTC

How important is it to provide more mental health support in schools?
Do you think schools are the right place to offer these services, or should the government focus on improving community mental health resources?

This bill proposes funding to provide every student in public schools with a personal laptop or tablet to use in class and at home. The goal is to ensure equal access to technology and support online learning. Critics argue that the cost of this program may take away funding from other essential areas like physical education and arts programs.

simonemarra2 — 2024-10-22 03:22:36 UTC

Should all students be given personal technology, or should schools focus on other areas?
Is it fair for this bill to prioritize technology over other subjects?

This bill proposes setting a national minimum wage for students and young workers at $19 per hour, regardless of the province or territory. Supporters argue that this will help students afford their education and reduce financial stress. However, opponents worry that it might lead to fewer job opportunities for teens, as some businesses may not be able to afford the higher wage.

simonemarra2 — 2024-10-22 03:22:36 UTC

Should there be a national minimum wage for young workers, or should it depend on where you live?
Do you think this bill will help students, or will it result in fewer job opportunities?

This bill proposes strict regulations on social media companies to protect teens from cyberbullying and harmful content. It would require social media platforms to limit screen time for teens and ensure their privacy is protected. Critics say it might be difficult to enforce and could violate teens’ rights to make their own decisions about social media use.

simonemarra2 — 2024-10-22 03:22:36 UTC

Should the government regulate how much time teens spend on social media? Why or why not?
Do you think this bill protects teens’ privacy, or does it go too far in controlling what they can do online?

This bill encourages all schools to add one extra hour of physical activity to the school day to help improve students’ health. Supporters say it will reduce childhood obesity and improve mental health. Opponents argue that it could take away time from academics and put more pressure on students.

simonemarra2 — 2024-10-22 03:22:36 UTC

Do you think adding an extra hour of physical activity will help students perform better overall, or should academic time be prioritized?
How would this change affect students who are not interested in sports?

School Technology and Learning Improvement Act

2024-10-22 16:28:12 UTC

We think this bill should be amended to only give laptops to those who need it. Those who don't have a laptop at home should be able to sign up for a program or something that allows them to be provided a laptop from the school/government. Providing everyone with a laptop would be overly expensive and not worth it as a lot of people already own personal laptops/tablets at home.

Bill:D

2024-10-22 16:28:33 UTC

We belive that bill implementing mental health support is very important because students will be getting support while allowing additional jobs. This bill also allows children that might not be able to access or afford assistance to undergo professional help. We also agree this proposal should be amended to either ask for a guardians persmission or give them an insight that they're child needs extra guidance.

Bill E

2024-10-22 16:28:57 UTC

Our group believes the bill should be ammended because businesses that hire unexperienced youth - students - might not afford or be willing to pay a minimum hourly wage of $19. Our suggestion is to make it start at $17/hr and progress to $19/hr within two years. This is for students 16+ or in Highschool so that they're able to start saving up for college and pay for their own expenses while not having job opportunities taken away because the minimum wage is too high.

National Sports and Fitness Initiative

2024-10-23 15:36:47 UTC

We believe this bill should be amended to include the factors of other major classes. It doesn't make sense for Physical education to be extended another hour, when other major classes are only 40 mins. The schedule would be unbalanced and unreasonable, and reinforcements will be made, prolonging the school day. Another factor to consider is other tasks from other subjects. Pressure would be put upon the peer, leading to unfinished and too much work. What if the student has after school activities? Their work would be piled up because of this initiative. This would also affect exam study periods. Students should focus more on academic time and subjects that actually matter. Though this initiative's main purpose is to help improve students' mental and physical health, peers should just follow the original time period and do extra physical activities on their own time.

Senate Review Bill Summary by: Miguel Rangel

2024-10-23 16:23:59 UTC

Children and youth in Alberta deserve to be supported in improving their mental health, building resiliency and living healthy lives. As part of building Alberta’s recovery-oriented systems of care, Budget 2023 provides $4 million to expand the Integrated School Support Program so more young Albertans can build resilience and improve their mental well-being.

Led by the Calgary Police Youth Foundation, the ISSP offers critical supports that range from meal programs and structured physical education to after-school care and access to a mental health professional.

Amendments by Justin

2024-10-23 16:26:54 UTC

If this becomes a reality, children will be happier. There will be fewer suicides among children. Children will have fewer mental problems. Because they won't be afraid to talk about their problems. It is necessary to show children that they can talk about their problems.

2024-10-23 16:28:07 UTC

The bill is good because it provides health care at school and many other places which is great for everybody's health care.

mental health is important to avoid suicide death and harm to others.

Bill D Mental health By: Indigo, Bianca, Caresse

2024-10-23 17:14:54 UTC

This act needs to be finalized because teens deserve to be heard, supported, and comforted. About 1 in 5 children and youth in canada struggle with mental health issues. It is important that teachers acknowledge students well-being especially with school activities and out of school activities. Children deserve to not be stressed 24/7. Minors need to learn in a safe space since it could be a way to escape home life. There are no negative effects to students as it would decrease suicide attempts and any other mental issues .

2024-10-24 15:56:26 UTC

The main goal of the bill is to ensure the safety of teenagers on social networks

We believe the safe social Media for Teens Bill should be passed as it helps protect young people from cyber threats and harmful content.However,adjustments may be needed to balance the protection of adolescents with respect for their rights to personal liberty and privacy

The main reasons:protection from cyberbullying,limiting harmful content,controlling screen time and protecting teenagers’ privacy

Amendments:strengthen the balance of rights. adapt measures by age,add internet safety training.

amendments to this bill

2024-10-24 16:07:02 UTC

our group believes that this bill is important because a lot of youth struggle with mental health issues but we think that the money could be better used elsewhere. our amendments to this bill would be to make the criteria to become a school counselor or to open a stress management workshop would be increased and there would be more required training so that students can receive better support with no cost to the government. group: Kiran Nikita Noah Dwayne.

BILL A By Andrew,yabsera,Uel,Tomas

2024-10-24 16:08:40 UTC

The purpose of the bill is to provide students with a personal device, but some of us beleive it can pull funding from other departments.

We believe that this bill could improve the quality of school, save money from other programs overall. Except Tomas who thinks its a bad idea

We believe (except Tomas) that the idea of personal devices could open more doors than it closes, and could decrease the cost of other programs.

Bill B:

2024-10-24 16:11:14 UTC

The main purpose of the bill is to encourage students to have a healthy mind set and to reduce child obesity and to improve mental health.We think this bill should be passed,because there is a majority of students who enjoy physical education,and even the ones who don't like sports could find a new hobbie, kids could enjoy together.Also let every one play sports at school if they don't have money for it or the advantage , and of course to try out new sports and activities .It can also improve our mind set and improve our mental health.We think that we should let people choose the sport they want to do instead of having to be forced doing sports they don't really want to do but also it is a good way to have the students who don't wanna be playing sports get exposed to different sports/Hobbies.

Beka,Marcell,Nahom,and Yeabsira

BILL C

shadreckm1 — 2024-10-24 17:42:44 UTC

What is the main purpose of the bill?

To administer and enforce strict regulations for teenagers accessing the internet

Do we think this bill should be passed amended or rejected? Why?

rejected because it's extremely private and strict.

What are the key reasons for our decision?

the teens' privacy and that supervision from parents remains in effect.

If amendments are needed, what changes should be made?

No amendments should be made other than if on a certain social media app an individual is bullying, the app should see it warn them, and if they continue, it will be a permanent ban.We would also change the amount of time and only some resources would be prohibited.

Made by Shadreck, Nicolas, And Andrii.

Bill A- Isabella, Khe, Elizabeth and Gabby 9M

2024-10-24 19:39:38 UTC

We believe that this bill should be amended to only allow grade 6, junior and senior high to have personal laptops because we think that other elementary students don't need the benefit of personal laptops. They don’t have the emotional maturity and responsibility for these valuable, expensive items. We think lower grades should focus more on social interaction and the development of their emotional and mental capabilities while we believe that other grades and students have this capability.

By: Naya, Arwenn, Hilary, Tsuon

2024-10-29 18:49:42 UTC