Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 28, 2021Education
H.R. 4198
Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 28, 2021)
Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2021
This bill establishes a program to expand the mental health services workforce in schools. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education to contract with graduate institutions to pay a share of the cost of attendance for graduate students pursuing careers in the school-based mental health profession (e.g., school counseling).
What just happenedJun 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1](R-PA)Sponsor
20 cosponsors20 D
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- Introduced in HouseJun 28, 2021
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