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School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act

This bill provides grants to high-need schools to hire and keep more school social workers. It aims to improve students' mental health and academic success by ensuring they have professional support for personal and family challenges.
Key points
Grants for high-need schools to hire or retain professional social workers.
Target ratio of 1 social worker per 250 students (1:50 for students with intensive needs).
Services include mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed support.
Assistance for students facing barriers like homelessness, food insecurity, or housing issues.
Establishment of a National Technical Assistance Center for School Social Work.
Authorization of $100 million in annual funding from 2026 through 2030.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7798
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Process start date: 2026-03-04
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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 119_HR_7798.

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 2026-03-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Grants for high-need schools to hire or retain professional social workers.
  • Target ratio of 1 social worker per 250 students (1:50 for students with intensive needs).
  • Services include mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed support.
  • Assistance for students facing barriers like homelessness, food insecurity, or housing issues.
  • Establishment of a National Technical Assistance Center for School Social Work.
  • Authorization of $100 million in annual funding from 2026 through 2030.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Education Health Family