Gov. Sherrill’s plan to overhaul school mental health services draws criticism

Gov. Mikie Sherrill wants to revamp mental health services for New Jersey students. Critics say the state’s current system is working.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: April 7, 2026

Words: 1,484

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Mental health advocates are pushing back on Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s plan to create a new system of school-based youth mental health services to replace a model dependent on regional behavioral health providers that was established by her predecessor four years ago.

Sherrill wants to spend $33 million to launch what she calls Spark, for School-based Partnerships for Access and Resilience for Kids, to expand access to mental health services within school facilities. …

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