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Improving Mental Health in Schools Act
12/15/2023, 3:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3055
Bill 118 HR 3055, also known as the Improving Mental Health in Schools Act, aims to address the mental health needs of students in schools across the United States. The bill recognizes the importance of mental health in academic success and seeks to provide resources and support for students who may be struggling with mental health issues.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to schools to implement mental health services and programs. These services could include counseling, therapy, and other mental health interventions to support 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 calls for the development of partnerships between schools and mental health providers in the community to ensure that students have access to the resources they need. It also encourages schools to promote mental health awareness and destigmatize seeking help for mental health issues. Overall, the Improving Mental Health in Schools Act seeks to create a supportive and inclusive environment for students to address their mental health needs and ultimately improve their overall well-being and academic success.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to schools to implement mental health services and programs. These services could include counseling, therapy, and other mental health interventions to support 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 calls for the development of partnerships between schools and mental health providers in the community to ensure that students have access to the resources they need. It also encourages schools to promote mental health awareness and destigmatize seeking help for mental health issues. Overall, the Improving Mental Health in Schools Act seeks to create a supportive and inclusive environment for students to address their mental health needs and ultimately improve their overall well-being and academic success.
Congressional Summary of HR 3055
Improving Mental Health in Schools Act
This bill includes certain mental health professionals as specialized instructional support personnel for purposes of elementary and secondary education.
Specifically, the bill revises the definition of specialized instructional support personnel in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include qualified mental health professionals involved in providing mental health services for students. These professionals include, among others, marriage and family therapists, licensed clinical social workers, and clinical psychologists.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3055
Bill HR 3055 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 2, 2023. Bill HR 3055 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 2, 2023. Bill HR 3055's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of May 2, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3055
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 3055
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3055
Improving Mental Health in Schools Act
Improving Mental Health in Schools Act
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include certain mental health professionals as specialized instructional support personnel.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3055
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