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Boosting Mental Health and Addiction Support in Schools

This act aims to increase the number of mental health and substance use disorder professionals in schools and school-based health centers. This will provide students with easier access to necessary support, potentially improving their well-being and academic performance. Additionally, the federal government will increase financial support to states for behavioral health services provided in schools.
Key points
Schools and school-based health centers will receive funding to hire more psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, and social workers.
Increased federal financial support for states for mental health and substance use disorder services provided in schools.
Ensuring that services provided are culturally competent and linguistically appropriate for students.
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Additional Information
ASSIST Act
Print number: S 3704
Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Process start date: 2022-02-17