ASSIST Act
- Last Action
- 6/12/2025
Actions
- 2025-06-12Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2025-06-12Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2025-06-12 (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 (6)
- Alex Padilla (D-CA)
- Ben Luján (D-NM)
- Tina Smith (D-MN)
- Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD)
- Peter Welch (D-VT)
- Ron Wyden (D-OR)
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