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Support for School Mental Health Professionals

This act aims to increase the number of mental health professionals available in schools. The program will help students cover a portion of their study costs, provided that universities also contribute. This is intended to make it easier for schools to hire psychologists, counselors, and social workers, improving access to support for students.
Key points
Financial support for students training to become school mental health professionals.
Increase in the number of psychologists, counselors, and social workers available to students.
Prioritization of lower-income students (Pell Grant recipients) in the support program.
Monitoring of program effectiveness and its impact on the availability of school services.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1895
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Process start date: 2025-05-22
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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 119_S_1895.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial support for students training to become school mental health professionals.
  • Increase in the number of psychologists, counselors, and social workers available to students.
  • Prioritization of lower-income students (Pell Grant recipients) in the support program.
  • Monitoring of program effectiveness and its impact on the availability of school services.
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 Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN].

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 2025-12-23.

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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