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Student Mental Health Support: New Rules and Technology in Schools

This act aims to improve student access to mental health services in schools. It introduces changes allowing schools to better utilize funds for psychological support, including through telehealth and collaboration with local health agencies. This will make it easier for students to access needed help.
Key points
Schools will be able to allocate funds to improve mental health services for students, including identifying best practices and establishing emergency response teams.
Collaboration between schools and local mental health agencies, including non-profit, public, and private organizations, will be facilitated.
The act promotes the use of technology, including telehealth, to provide mental health services, increasing access to help, especially in remote areas.
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Additional Information
Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act
Print number: HR 787
Sponsor: Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]
Process start date: 2021-02-04