LEGISLATION/H.R. 1649

Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act

119-HR-1649119th CongressIntroduced Feb 27, 2025Education
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor

Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12](R-GA-12)

Summary

Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act

This bill authorizes state and local educational agencies to use Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants to improve mental health services available to students. Specifically, the bill allows funds to be used for identifying and disseminating best practices for mental health first aid, emergency planning, coordination of services, and telehealth services.

Subjects

Education programs fundingEducational guidanceEmergency planning and evacuationHealth technology, devices, suppliesMental health

Actions (3)

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Feb 27, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025Library of Congress