Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act

Senate Bill 3927 - Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T22:33:28Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3927 Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 10:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3927

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 3927

Bill S 3927 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2022. Bill S 3927 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 24, 2022. Bill S 3927's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 24, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3927

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3927

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3927

Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act

A bill to establish the Mental Health Excellence in Schools Program to increase the recruitment and retention of school-based mental health services providers, and for other purposes.