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Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act
12/15/2023, 3:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3669
Bill 118 HR 3669, also known as the Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act, aims to improve mental health services for students in the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 19, 2021, by Representative Grace Napolitano from California.
The main goal of this legislation is to increase access to mental health services for students by providing funding for schools to hire more mental health professionals, such as counselors, psychologists, and social workers. The bill also seeks to improve coordination between schools and community mental health providers to ensure that students receive the support they need.
Additionally, the Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act includes provisions to increase mental health awareness and education in schools, as well as to promote early intervention and prevention strategies. The bill also emphasizes the importance of addressing the mental health needs of underserved populations, such as students from low-income families or minority communities. Overall, the Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act aims to prioritize the mental health and well-being of students in the United States by increasing access to quality mental health services and support. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been voted on by the House of Representatives.
The main goal of this legislation is to increase access to mental health services for students by providing funding for schools to hire more mental health professionals, such as counselors, psychologists, and social workers. The bill also seeks to improve coordination between schools and community mental health providers to ensure that students receive the support they need.
Additionally, the Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act includes provisions to increase mental health awareness and education in schools, as well as to promote early intervention and prevention strategies. The bill also emphasizes the importance of addressing the mental health needs of underserved populations, such as students from low-income families or minority communities. Overall, the Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act aims to prioritize the mental health and well-being of students in the United States by increasing access to quality mental health services and support. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been voted on by the House of Representatives.
Congressional Summary of HR 3669
Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act
This bill authorizes state and local educational agencies to use Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants to improve mental health services available to students. Specifically, it allows funds to be used for identifying and disseminating best practices for mental health first aid, emergency planning, coordination of services, and telehealth services.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3669
Bill HR 3669 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3669 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3669's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of May 25, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3669
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3669
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3669
Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act
Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve mental health services for students, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3669
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