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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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Additional Information
School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act
Print number: HR 1415
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Process start date: 2023-03-07