HOUSE 3761118th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

ASSIST Act

Last Action: 6/2/2023

Actions

2023-06-02Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2023-05-31Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2023-05-31Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2023-05-31Introduced in House
2023-05-31Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-05-31 (00)

Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act or the ASSIST Act

This bill establishes programs and requirements to support the provision of mental health and substance use disorder services at schools.

Specifically, the bill provides for a 90% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) under Medicaid for services that are furnished by mental health and substance use disorder providers at schools or school-based health centers. Qualifying services include those provided by school counselors, social workers, and psychologists.

The bill also establishes a grant program to increase the number of mental health and substance use disorder providers at schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.

Cosponsors (1)

Becca Balint (D-VT)

Subjects

Elementary and secondary education
Government information and archives
Health programs administration and funding
Higher education
Intergovernmental relations
Medicaid
Mental health
State and local government operations

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