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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican · PA · Representative

Votes with party: 84.7% (549 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/F000466

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (16)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2025-05-21

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2025-05-21

Plain-English Summary

The legislation would establish a federal grant program to help schools hire and train mental health professionals like counselors, psychologists, and social workers to support student mental health and wellness. Schools would use the funding to expand mental health services, create prevention programs, and connect students with treatment resources. This would primarily affect students, school districts, and mental health professionals working in educational settings.

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Subjects

Education

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