Mental Health Improvement Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Mental Health Improvement Act reauthorizes funding for the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program through fiscal year 2030. This program provides grants to support education and training for professionals in the mental and behavioral health fields. Specifically, the bill extends the program’s authorized funding period from 2023-2027 to 2026-2030. It aims to increase the availability of qualified mental health professionals.
Key provisions
- Reauthorizes the Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program.
- Extends the program’s funding period from 2026 to 2030.
- Focuses on grants for mental and behavioral health education and training.
- Administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Who is affected
- Mental health professionals
- Students pursuing careers in mental health
- Healthcare providers
- Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
- The public (through increased access to mental healthcare)
Notable changes
- Extends the authorization period for the program.
- Shifts the funding period from 2023-2027 to 2026-2030.
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