S. 1574
Referred to CommitteeMental Health Excellence in Schools Act
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
5/11/2023 • Senate
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Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act
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).
Additionally, the bill requires an independent national evaluation of the outcomes and effectiveness of the program.
Introduced in Senate • 5/11/2023
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Originated in the Senate
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May 11, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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