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H.R. 1649: Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act

United States · 119 · In committee

Introduced February 27, 2025

Latest action, February 27, 2025: Introduced in House

Official 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.

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