HR8979Referred to Committee

To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers.

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Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-21
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John W. Mannion
John W. Mannion
Democrat · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 94.9% (550 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-05-21

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would provide funding and support to hire more mental health professionals like counselors, psychologists, and social workers in schools that serve low-income communities and have the greatest need for these services. This would help students get access to mental health care at school, potentially reducing barriers like transportation and cost that prevent many young people from getting help. The bill would affect schools, students, mental health workers, and families in under-resourced areas across the country.

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