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Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act
1/8/2024, 8:45 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7672
Bill 117 HR 7672, also known as the Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act, aims to improve the quality of student services in schools across the United States. The bill focuses on providing additional resources and support for students in areas such as mental health, academic counseling, and career guidance.
One key aspect of the bill is the allocation of funding for schools to hire more counselors and mental health professionals. This is in response to the growing need for mental health services among students, as well as the increasing demand for academic and career counseling.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of early intervention and prevention programs to address issues such as bullying, substance abuse, and academic underachievement. By providing students with the necessary support and resources, the bill aims to improve overall student well-being and academic success. Furthermore, the Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act also includes provisions for training and professional development for school staff to better equip them to address the diverse needs of students. This will help ensure that schools are able to provide high-quality services that meet the individual needs of each student. Overall, Bill 117 HR 7672 seeks to enhance the student experience in schools by improving access to essential services and support. By investing in the well-being and academic success of students, the bill aims to create a more positive and supportive learning environment for all.
One key aspect of the bill is the allocation of funding for schools to hire more counselors and mental health professionals. This is in response to the growing need for mental health services among students, as well as the increasing demand for academic and career counseling.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of early intervention and prevention programs to address issues such as bullying, substance abuse, and academic underachievement. By providing students with the necessary support and resources, the bill aims to improve overall student well-being and academic success. Furthermore, the Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act also includes provisions for training and professional development for school staff to better equip them to address the diverse needs of students. This will help ensure that schools are able to provide high-quality services that meet the individual needs of each student. Overall, Bill 117 HR 7672 seeks to enhance the student experience in schools by improving access to essential services and support. By investing in the well-being and academic success of students, the bill aims to create a more positive and supportive learning environment for all.
Congressional Summary of HR 7672
Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act or the ASSIST Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to, among others, local educational agencies to increase the number of mental health and substance use disorder care providers in schools and school-based health centers. It also increases the federal government's share of Medicaid costs for behavioral health services furnished in those settings.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7672
Bill HR 7672 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 6, 2022. Bill HR 7672 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 6, 2022. Bill HR 7672's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of May 6, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7672
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7672
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Elementary and secondary education
- Government information and archives
- Health programs administration and funding
- Higher education
- Intergovernmental relations
- Medicaid
- Mental health
- State and local government operations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7672
Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act
Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act
ASSIST Act
Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act
To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to schools and school-based health centers to increase the number of mental health and substance use disorder care providers in such schools and health centers, and for other purposes.
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