SENATE 1574118th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act

Last Action: 5/11/2023

Actions

2023-05-11Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2023-05-11Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2023-05-11 (00)

Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act

This bill establishes a program to expand the mental health services workforce in schools.

Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education to contract with graduate institutions to pay a share of the cost of attendance for graduate students pursuing careers in the school-based mental health profession (e.g., school counseling).

Additionally, the bill requires an independent national evaluation of the outcomes and effectiveness of the program.

Cosponsors (2)

Todd Young (R-IN)
Kevin Cramer (R-ND)

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