Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2021

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T04:58:34Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4198 Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 4:58 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4198

Bill 117 HR 4198, also known as the Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2021, aims to address the mental health needs of students in schools across the United States. The bill proposes the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to schools to support mental health services for students.

Under the bill, schools would be able to use the grant funds to hire mental health professionals, such as counselors and therapists, to provide support to students in need. The bill also emphasizes the importance of training school staff to recognize and respond to mental health issues in students.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the development of mental health education programs for students, as well as initiatives to promote mental health awareness and destigmatize mental illness in schools. Overall, the Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2021 seeks to improve access to mental health services for students and create a supportive environment for mental health in schools.

Congressional Summary of HR 4198

Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2021

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).

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Current Status of Bill HR 4198

Bill HR 4198 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 28, 2021. Bill HR 4198 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 28, 2021. Bill HR 4198's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of June 28, 2021

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4198

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4198

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

Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2021