HR 6131
Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act
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This bill, the Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act, aims to increase the number of mental health professionals in schools, particularly in low-income districts. It does this by providing grants to eligible partnerships – collaborations between local educational agencies and graduate institutions – to train and retain school psychologists, counselors, and social workers. The bill establishes specific criteria for eligible institutions and partnerships, defines key terms related to mental health services, and includes a program to repay student loans for mental health providers working in these schools. Ultimately, the goal is to improve access to mental health support for students in underserved communities.
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