To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers.

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Summary of Bill HR 8979

H.R. 8979 of the 119th Congress, introduced on May 21, 2026, aims to staff high-need public elementary and secondary schools in the U.S. with school-based mental health services providers.

Current Status of Bill HR 8979

Bill HR 8979 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8979 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8979's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of May 21, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8979

To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers.