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Boosting School Mental Health Staff: Federal Aid for Graduate Education.

This Act establishes a program to increase the number of mental health providers available in schools, such as psychologists and social workers. The federal government will match university contributions to cover graduate tuition costs for students entering these fields, making essential mental health support more accessible to children and teens. The goal is to improve student mental health outcomes by ensuring schools have adequate qualified staff.
Key points
Financial assistance for students: The government and universities will jointly cover a portion of graduate education costs for future school mental health professionals.
Increased school support: The goal is to boost the recruitment and retention of school counselors and psychologists, improving student access to mental health services.
Focus on underserved students: The program prioritizes financial aid for students who previously received Federal Pell Grants.
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Print number: 118_S_1574
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Process start date: 2023-05-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1574.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial assistance for students: The government and universities will jointly cover a portion of graduate education costs for future school mental health professionals.
  • Increased school support: The goal is to boost the recruitment and retention of school counselors and psychologists, improving student access to mental health services.
  • Focus on underserved students: The program prioritizes financial aid for students who previously received Federal Pell Grants.
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. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH].

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 2025-12-26.

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