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HR 6131119th CongressIn Committee
Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act
Introduced: Nov 19, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-California)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act authorizes $200 million annually to establish grant programs for training and retaining school-based mental health providers in low-income schools, addressing critical shortages in counselors, psychologists, and social workers.
Key Points
- 1Authorizes $200 million annually for mental health grants
- 2Establishes pipeline programs for mental health provider training
- 3Targets low-income local educational agencies
- 4Provides student loan repayment for school mental health providers
- 5Requires 5-year grant periods with renewal options
Impact Areas
K-12 educationMental health servicesLow-income schoolsSchool counselors and psychologistsStudent mental health
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