“Lawmakers aren’t the experts in education; the teachers and administrators working with our kids every day are,” Bohnak said. “I’m proud to support a plan that trusts and empowers our educators to make the spending decisions that make sense for kids throughout Michigan.”

“Many mental health crises need immediate attention and cannot wait for an appointment to open up weeks down the line,” Bohnak said. “Joining this compact would clear the way for these professionals to enter our communities without regulatory barriers. It would also allow rural residents to utilize telehealth services from any professional located in a compact member state. Everyone should have access to mental health services at the time they need them without significant delay.”