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S.1841 - Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021

(6 days ago) Web(b) School-Based mental health and children.—Section 581 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh) (relating to children and violence) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 581. School-based mental health; children and adolescents.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1841/text

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House passes bill addressing mental health concerns …

(9 days ago) Webby Mychael Schnell - 09/29/22 3:33 PM ET. The House passed a bill on Thursday that seeks to address mental health concerns among students, families and educators aggravated by the COVID-19

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/3667508-house-passes-bill-addressing-mental-health-concerns-among-students-families-educators/

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U.S. Department of Education Announces More Than $188 Million …

(5 days ago) WebThe Bipartisan Safer Communities Act represents an unprecedented opportunity to raise the bar for our support of our students, to improve learning conditions …

https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-announces-more-188-million-bipartisan-safer-communities-act-support-mental-health-and-student-wellness

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Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Improve Schools’ Access to …

(9 days ago) WebThe Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was signed into law in June of 2022 and made historic investments in school-based mental health and supportive services, …

https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2024/3/tillis-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-improve-schools-access-to-mental-health-grants

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Educators’ Mental Health Gets New Attention in Federal Bill

(5 days ago) WebIn Illinois, a law passed in May 2022 requires school boards to give full-time district employees at least five mental health days a year with full pay. Staff members …

https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/educators-mental-health-gets-new-attention-in-federal-bill/2023/02

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New legislation will boost school mental health services

(4 days ago) WebThe amount that the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 will invest in school mental health support over 5 years, including funding to increase the number of qualified mental health providers who …

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/04/boosting-school-mental-health-services

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Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Funds to Increase the Number …

(1 days ago) WebThis funding from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will help schools raise the bar for student mental health by recruiting, preparing, hiring, and training highly …

https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/hundreds-millions-dollars-funds-increase-number-school-based-mental-health-providers-schools-provided-through-bipartisan-safer-communities-act

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Mental Health Matters Act (2022 - H.R. 7780) - GovTrack.us

(9 days ago) WebSep 29, 2022. H.R. 7780 (117th). To support the behavioral needs of students and youth, invest in the school-based behavioral health workforce, and ensure …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr7780

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The Senate Gun Bill: What It Would Mean for School …

(5 days ago) WebThe Senate bill would expand two existing programs designed to widen that pipeline and address workforce issues. It would provide $500 million each for the School Based Mental Health Services

https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/the-senate-gun-bill-what-it-would-mean-for-school-safety-mental-health-efforts/2022/06

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The Landscape of School-Based Mental Health Services KFF

(9 days ago) WebBarriers to School-Based Mental Health Services. During the 2021-2022 school year, approximately half of schools reported they strongly (12%) or moderately …

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/the-landscape-of-school-based-mental-health-services/

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H.R. 7108: Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools …

(4 days ago) WebSec. 4. School-based mental health services grant program. Sec. 5. Rule. 2. Purposes. The purpose of this Act is to increase the number of school-based mental …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/hr7108/text

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205 Republicans Vote Against Bill to Expand School Mental Health

(4 days ago) WebThe Mental Health Matters Act passed 220 to 205 on a largely party line vote, with all 205 “no” votes coming from Republicans. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick …

https://truthout.org/articles/205-republicans-vote-against-bill-to-expand-school-mental-health-services/

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Illinois Schools Allowing Students 5 Mental Health Days From …

(5 days ago) WebStudents across Illinois will be able to take up to five excused mental health days starting in January. Under a bill signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker last month, …

https://www.npr.org/sections/back-to-school-live-updates/2021/09/02/1033605650/illinois-children-mental-health-days-schools-coronavirus

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School Mental Health Legislation

(6 days ago) WebSB 168 requires school districts to adopt trauma-informed methods and policies to support the mental health of students when conducting active shooter drills on school …

https://schoolmentalhealthtx.org/school-mental-health-legislation/

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Gov. Moore signs bill mandating mental health training for coaches

(7 days ago) WebSenate Bill 165, which was signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday, mandates all Maryland public high school and college institutions provide training for …

https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/05/16/gov-wes-moore-signs-bill-requiring-mental-health-training-for-public-high-school-college-coaches/

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School Mental Health Assessment Colorado General Assembly

(Just Now) WebStudents who are home-schooled but who participate in extracurricular activities or athletic programs at a participating school are exempt from the program. The act appropriates …

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb23-1003

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Too Traumatic? School Lockdown Drills Would Be Reduced Under …

(8 days ago) WebThe bill has the backing of several health and gun safety organizations, including Moms Demand Action, New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, and the New York Association …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/too-traumatic-school-lockdown-drills-would-be-reduced-under-ny-bill/ar-BB1mwrD4

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs Mental Health Reform Law - KCRG

(4 days ago) WebIowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law Wednesday to overhaul Iowa’s mental health system to include substance abuse and consolidate the mental health …

https://www.kcrg.com/2024/05/15/live-gov-reynolds-sign-mental-health-bill/

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Minnesota lawmakers OK school policy changes on cell phones, …

(9 days ago) WebThe education policy bill also requires schools to offer students in grades 4-12 instruction on mental health starting in 2026, a measure Pryor said was requested by …

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/05/15/minnesota-lawmakers-ok-school-policy-changes-on-cell-phones-book-bans-literacy

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Gov. Wes Moore signs bill requiring mental health training for …

(3 days ago) WebGov. Wes Moore signs bill requiring mental health training for public high school, college coaches. Health, Healthcare. Posted on AllSides May 16th, 2024. Save …

https://www.allsides.com/news/2024-05-16-1235/general-news-gov-wes-moore-signs-bill-requiring-mental-health-training-public

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Bill signed into law that’s intended to divert mental health - WLBT

(9 days ago) WebLaw enforcement told lawmakers in a November 2022 hearing that they have become the default mental health facility in a lot of counties around the state. …

https://www.wlbt.com/2024/05/14/bill-signed-into-law-thats-intended-divert-mental-health-patients-away-jail-detentions/

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Justice Department says Nebraska violates civil rights laws for …

(6 days ago) WebThe US Department of Justice announced Tuesday that Nebraska violates federal civil rights laws when it comes to how it handles adults with serious mental illness.

https://www.wowt.com/2024/05/15/justice-department-says-nebraska-violates-civil-rights-laws-mental-health/

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