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Boosting School Mental Health Services for Children via CHIP.

This act aims to make it easier for states to fund mental health programs for children in schools. This means more children will have access to needed support directly in educational settings, potentially improving their well-being and academic performance. These changes will not directly affect your taxes but could increase the availability of health services for children in your community.
Key points
Simplifying state use of federal funds for children's mental health services in schools.
Increasing access to psychological support for students directly within educational institutions.
Changes aim to improve children's health and well-being, without directly impacting citizens' personal finances.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3596
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Process start date: 2022-02-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CHIP School Behavioral Health Incentive Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3596.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Simplifying state use of federal funds for children's mental health services in schools.
  • Increasing access to psychological support for students directly within educational institutions.
  • Changes aim to improve children's health and well-being, without directly impacting citizens' personal finances.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Thune, John [R-SD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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