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More School Social Workers: Enhancing Student Support

This act aims to increase the number of social workers in elementary and secondary schools. This will provide students with better access to mental health and social support services, potentially improving their academic outcomes and ability to cope with challenges. High-need schools will receive grants to hire or retain these professionals.
Key points
Increased Student Support: Schools will hire more social workers to help students with emotional, social, and educational challenges.
Improved Access to Help: The goal is to achieve a ratio of one social worker per 250 students, and one per 50 students for those with intensive needs.
Grants for Schools: Financially struggling schools will receive funds to hire and retain school social workers.
Family Support: Social workers will assist families in addressing issues like homelessness or food insecurity that impact children's education.
Support Center: A national center will be established to collect data and provide assistance to schools in hiring and effectively utilizing social workers.
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Print number: 118_HR_1415
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Process start date: 2023-03-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1415.

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 2023-03-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Student Support: Schools will hire more social workers to help students with emotional, social, and educational challenges.
  • Improved Access to Help: The goal is to achieve a ratio of one social worker per 250 students, and one per 50 students for those with intensive needs.
  • Grants for Schools: Financially struggling schools will receive funds to hire and retain school social workers.
  • Family Support: Social workers will assist families in addressing issues like homelessness or food insecurity that impact children's education.
  • Support Center: A national center will be established to collect data and provide assistance to schools in hiring and effectively utilizing social workers.
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. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4].

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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