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Mental Health Support in Schools and Benefit Access

This act aims to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder services for children and youth, especially in educational settings. It introduces new support programs for schools, increases the number of specialists, and facilitates access to colleges for students with disabilities. Additionally, it strengthens the rights of employees and retirees in disputes concerning health benefits.
Key points
Support for Head Start programs in children's mental health, including staff training.
Increase in the number of school-based mental health professionals, especially in high-need schools.
Facilitation for students with disabilities to access colleges and obtain support.
Strengthening enforcement of mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements.
Prohibition of mandatory arbitration clauses and class action waivers in employee benefit plans.
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Print number: 118_HR_10564
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]
Process start date: 2025-01-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Mental Health Matters Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10564.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Support for Head Start programs in children's mental health, including staff training.
  • Increase in the number of school-based mental health professionals, especially in high-need schools.
  • Facilitation for students with disabilities to access colleges and obtain support.
  • Strengthening enforcement of mental health and substance use disorder parity requirements.
  • Prohibition of mandatory arbitration clauses and class action waivers in employee benefit plans.
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 Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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