Free mental health screening for Area 1 schools
SB1560 requires universal mental health screening in every Illinois school. Maro handles the entire setup… at no cost to your Area 1 school.
21
Districts
60+
Schools
50,000
Illinois students
Here's what Illinois schools must have.
Illinois law will require all public schools to conduct universal mental health screenings for students in grades 3–12.
Screening instrument
A validated screener for students to complete that meets ISBE guidelines
Parent consent
A process to inform parents and allow them to opt in or opt out
Follow-up & referral
Documentation of what happens when a student screens at-risk
Data privacy
Infrastructure for storing screening results and protecting confidentiality
Step 1
Collect consent from parents, digitally
Maro automatically sends plain-English consent forms to every family, tracks who has responded, and ensures no student is screened without the right permissions in place.
Step 2
Screen students with ISBE-compliant surveys
Students complete validated screeners (like the PHQ-9 for depression) online using any school device. No paper, no manual tracking, no coordination headaches.
Step 3
Analyze results + connect at-risk students to care
Instantly see which students need follow-up, pull district and school-level reports, and refer students to local providers in a few clicks. Parent communication is built-in the whole way through.
Paula Kennedy
Director of School Culture & Climate | DuPage ROE
STAR Quest Academy
Regional Office of Education 21 | Illinois
Everything SB1560 requires. Handled by us.
Included at no cost for all Area 1 schools:
Full screener library including PHQ-9, PSC-35 & many more
Automated plain-English consent forms sent to every family
Flexible consent settings configured to your district policy
SOPPA-compliant platform, encrypted and access-controlled
Built-in referral workflows with documented next steps
Templated family communications through the Maro platform
Real-time dashboard for monitoring results & trends
Dedicated onboarding and training for your full team
Questions schools ask before getting started
Can't find what you're looking for? The Maro team is standing by to support Illinois schools & districts.
Is Maro really free for Illinois Area 1 schools?
Yes. Illinois schools in Area 1 receive full implementation at no cost. That includes onboarding, screener setup, parent consent tools, staff training, and ongoing support. There is no trial period and no hidden fees.
How does parent consent work?
Maro automatically sends consent forms to every family before screening begins. Parents receive plain-English notifications explaining what screening is, what happens with results, and how to opt out. Your district chooses whether to use an opt-in or opt-out model. Every response is tracked and stored with a full audit trail.
What happens after a student screens at-risk?
Student results immediately populate into the Maro dashboard in order of risk. Assign follow ups to student support team members, record next steps and contact parents all through the platform. Maro also helps connect families to local or virtual support when a care referral is needed.
Is Maro SOPPA complaint?
Yes. Maro has signed the Illinois Data Protection Agreement. Student data is encrypted & access-controlled. We meet all state and federal student data privacy requirements including COPPA and FERPA.
How long does onboarding take?
Most schools are fully set up and ready to screen within two weeks of getting started. Our team handles the configuration, uploads your student roster, sets up parent communications, and trains your staff. You don't need any technical experience to get going.
What if we already have a screening tool?
If you already have a screening tool that you want to use, we may be able to work with it. Just apply or get in touch with our team and we'll have a conversation about how best to support you in implementing a screening program in Illinois.
The screeners are just one piece of what Maro provides. There's also a lot of value in everything around them — the parent consent system, follow-up workflows, staff training, and family communication.
Let's get your school ready for SB1560
If you are in Area 1, you're school already qualifies. Fill out the short form to claim access and we'll set up your entire screening program for you. At no cost.
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21
Districts
60+
Schools
50,000
Illinois students
Ridgewood High School
Fairfield Public School District 112
Hardin County Schools
Odin Public Schools
Peoria Regional Learning Center
Pleasant Hill School District 69
Farmington Central Jr. High School
Geff Grade School
ECHO and Starquest Academy Schools
Elmwood Park School District
Union Ridge School District
Proviso School District
Crete-Monee School District
Noble Schools (Chicago)
District 100 (Everest)
The leading mental health screening platform in Illinois
Claim Free Access (2 Mins)
Learn More
No cost for Illinois Area 1 schools. Secure your spot today!
21
Districts
60+
Schools
50,000
Illinois students
Ridgewood High School
Fairfield Public School District 112
Hardin County Schools
Odin Public Schools
Peoria Regional Learning Center
Pleasant Hill School District 69
Farmington Central Jr. High School
Geff Grade School
ECHO and Starquest Academy Schools
Elmwood Park School District
Union Ridge School District
Proviso School District
Crete-Monee School District
Noble Schools (Chicago)
District 100 (Everest)
The leading mental health screening platform in Illinois
Claim Free Access (2 Mins)
No cost for Illinois Area 1 schools.
Secure your spot today!
21
Districts
60+
Schools
50,000
Illinois students
Ridgewood High School
Fairfield Public School District 112
Hardin County Schools
Odin Public Schools
Peoria Regional Learning Center
Pleasant Hill School District 69
Farmington Central Jr. High School
Geff Grade School
ECHO and Starquest Academy Schools
Elmwood Park School District
Union Ridge School District
Proviso School District
Crete-Monee School District
Noble Schools (Chicago)
District 100 (Everest)