This bill would create a citywide framework to improve access to mental health support services for middle and high school students in New York City (“the City”). The bill requires the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), in coordination with the Department of Education (DOE) and other agencies, to provide mental health coordinators in middle and high schools to help connect students with counseling, wellness programs, and community-based mental health services, while avoiding duplication in schools that already have similar supports. The bill also directs the City to prioritize schools with higher demonstrated mental health needs, such as those experiencing elevated rates of youth violence, absenteeism, housing instability, or limited access to services. In addition, the bill requires the creation of a multilingual mental health resource guide listing school-based and community mental health resources available to students and families, mandates reporting on the availability and use of school-based mental health clinics, and expands access to mental health first aid training for school staff.