Lawmakers move to address the mental health needs of children - Nebraska

"Sen. Amanda McGill of Lincoln says her bill, LB 556, would make it optional for a mental health screening to be part of childhood physicals....

"The bill initially made the mental health screenings mandatory, but McGill changed it to optional after hearings on the measure....

"The bill will return for another round of debate in which it can be further amended before advancing to final consideration."

http://nebraskaradionetwork.com/2013/05/17/lawmakers-move-to-address-the-mental-health-needs-of-children/