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S.1841 - Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021

(6 days ago) Web(b) School-Based mental health and children.—Section 581 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh) (relating to children and violence) is amended to …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1841/text

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U.S. Department of Education Announces More Than …

(5 days ago) WebThe Bipartisan Safer Communities Act represents an unprecedented opportunity to raise the bar for our support of our students, to improve learning conditions …

https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-announces-more-188-million-bipartisan-safer-communities-act-support-mental-health-and-student-wellness

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New Laws Aim to Combat the Youth Mental Health Crisis.

(4 days ago) WebGeorgia invested $26.9 million in its appropriations bill for the fiscal 2023-24 year to help schools hire more school counselors with a goal of reaching a ratio of 450 …

https://www.edweek.org/leadership/new-laws-aim-to-combat-the-youth-mental-health-crisis-heres-what-they-do/2023/08

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How states are doing at supporting kids' mental health at …

(4 days ago) WebA law passed in 2021 making funding available for school-based mental health services, and Senate leaders this year have pledged to put together a legislative …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/02/16/1080863226/state-by-state-heres-how-well-schools-are-doing-at-supporting-kids-mental-health

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Lawmakers focus on mental health of NJ youth NJ …

(4 days ago) WebHigh school students are also feeling the mental burden of the pandemic. An April 2022 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said more than a third (37.1%) of high school students …

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2022/06/students-k-12-schools-mental-health-bills-package-lawmakers-psychologists-counselors-social-workers-police-liaison-medicaid-rates-professional-assessment/

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Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Requiring Mental …

(Just Now) WebTRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation that will require all New Jersey public schools to include mental health instruction in K through 12 …

https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562019/20190809d.shtml

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H.R. 7108: Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in …

(4 days ago) WebTo support States and high-need local educational agencies in increasing the number of mental health services providers in schools. 1. Short title; table of contents …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/hr7108/text

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States Take Action to Address Children’s Mental Health in Schools

(3 days ago) WebState Laws Enacted During the Pandemic to Support School Mental Health Systems. Illinois’ SB 818 (Public Act 102-0522) requires that health education courses for …

https://nashp.org/states-take-action-to-address-childrens-mental-health-in-schools/

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Cornyn, Sinema, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Improve …

(5 days ago) WebThe Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, authored by Sen. Cornyn and signed into law in June of 2022, made historic investments in school-based mental health and …

https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/news/cornyn-sinema-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-improve-schools-access-to-mental-health-grants/

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During Mental Health Awareness Month, U. S. Department of …

(4 days ago) WebToday, during Mental Health Awareness Month, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new actions to increase access to school-based mental …

https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/during-mental-health-awareness-month-u-s-department-education-announces-new-actions-increase-access-school-based-mental-health-services

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Federal Legislation - American School Counselor Association (ASCA)

(4 days ago) WebThe FY22 federal omnibus appropriations legislation diverts a federal shutdown and funds the country for the remainder of the fiscal year. ASCA is pleased to see the Student …

https://www.schoolcounselor.org/About-School-Counseling/Legislative-Issues/Federal-Legislation

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Napolitano and Balint Introduce Mental Health in Schools Act

(7 days ago) WebWASHINGTON, DC - Today, Reps. Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA-31) and Becca Balint (D-VT-At Large) introduced H.R. 8444, the Mental Health in Schools Act of 2024, …

https://napolitano.house.gov/media/press-releases/napolitano-and-balint-introduce-mental-health-schools-act

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Young, Shaheen, Cramer Reintroduce Legislation to Address

(6 days ago) WebThe Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act seeks to increase the recruitment and retention of mental health services providers in schools. The …

https://www.young.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/young-shaheen-cramer-reintroduce-legislation-to-address-shortage-of-mental-health-providers-in-schools/

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H.R.7780 - Mental Health Matters Act - Library of Congress

(Just Now) WebMental Health Matters Act. This bill requires certain federal actions to increase access to mental and behavioral health care. Among other provisions, the bill …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7780

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H.R.3572 - Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act

(5 days ago) Web(a) Establishment of program.—The Secretary shall establish a program to provide student loan forgiveness for loans issued under parts B, D, and E of title IV of the …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3572/text

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Student Mental Health: The Public School’s Legal Role

(6 days ago) Weba) Mental Health in Schools Act 2015 (H.R. 1211/S. 1588): Provides federal funding to train school staff on mental health related issues, establish school-based mental health …

https://cdn-files.nsba.org/s3fs-public/10.%20Schmanke%20Helfrich%20Student%20Mental%20Health.pdf

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School Mental Health Legislation

(6 days ago) WebSB 168 requires school districts to adopt trauma-informed methods and policies to support the mental health of students when conducting active shooter drills on school …

https://schoolmentalhealthtx.org/school-mental-health-legislation/

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Concerned about mental health, NY lawmakers and advocates …

(6 days ago) WebLawmakers, parents, and school safety advocates rallied in Albany on Tuesday, calling for the passage of legislation that would reduce the number of school lockdown drills …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/concerned-about-mental-health-ny-lawmakers-and-advocates-want-fewer-school-lockdown-drills/ar-BB1mopaN

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Home School Mental Health - Springer

(9 days ago) WebOverview. School Mental Health: A Multidisciplinary Research and Practice is a forum for the latest research related to prevention, treatment, and assessment practices that are …

https://link.springer.com/journal/12310

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs bill requiring mental health

(6 days ago) WebOhio’s mental health training bill was a multi-year process that helped set a legislative precedent. Colorado, while bereft of legislation on the matter, also requires training …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/maryland-gov-wes-moore-signs-bill-requiring-mental-health-training-for-public-high-school-college-coaches/ar-BB1mwmJV

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Minnesota lawmakers OK school policy changes on cell phones, …

(9 days ago) WebThe education policy bill also requires schools to offer students in grades 4-12 instruction on mental health starting in 2026, a measure Pryor said was requested by …

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/05/15/minnesota-lawmakers-ok-school-policy-changes-on-cell-phones-book-bans-literacy

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Shining light on mental health awareness: Why organizations are …

(Just Now) WebOrganizations around New Jersey are lighting their buildings with a tint of green throughout the month to show solidarity for mental health awareness. The …

https://www.roi-nj.com/2024/05/16/healthcare/shining-light-on-mental-health-awareness-why-organizations-are-going-green/

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H.R.3713 - Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023

(5 days ago) Web(b) School-Based mental health and children.—Section 581 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh) (relating to children and violence) is amended to …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3713/text

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NYC Council Calls for Maintaining Investments for Early Childhood

(6 days ago) WebThe Council has called for $15.3 million to fund a youth peer support program that would utilize a school-based peer-to-peer model to empower young people between …

https://council.nyc.gov/press/2024/05/15/2605/

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'Old School' Expectations Plague Young Lawyer Mental …

(5 days ago) WebHowever, those figures still trail pre-pandemic mental health statistics, which put depression at 31%, anxiety at 64% and other mental health issues at 12% in 2019. …

https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2024/05/17/old-school-expectations-plague-young-lawyer-mental-health-but-not-all-predecessors-are-sympathetic/

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Bill signed into law that’s intended to divert mental health - WLBT

(9 days ago) WebLaw enforcement told lawmakers in a November 2022 hearing that they have become the default mental health facility in a lot of counties around the state. …

https://www.wlbt.com/2024/05/14/bill-signed-into-law-thats-intended-divert-mental-health-patients-away-jail-detentions/

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs Mental Health Reform Law - KCRG

(4 days ago) WebIowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a law Wednesday to overhaul Iowa’s mental health system to include substance abuse and consolidate the mental health …

https://www.kcrg.com/2024/05/15/live-gov-reynolds-sign-mental-health-bill/

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Newark Board of Education election 2024 winners raised $63,500 …

(1 days ago) WebThe firm had a contract with the district in 2022 for $306,000 to do health benefits consulting. Another law firm, Souder, Shabazz, and Woolridge Law Group, gave $500 to …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/newark-board-of-education-election-2024-winners-raised-63500-in-contributions-campaign-reports-show/ar-BB1mAA3i

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Violence Is Traumatizing Haitian Kids. Now the Country's Breaking …

(1 days ago) WebRamon Espinosa. FILE - Girls holding hands are led past a burnt car blocking the street as they evacuate the Delmas 22 neighborhood to escape gang violence in Port …

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-05-13/violence-is-traumatizing-haitian-kids-now-the-countrys-breaking-a-taboo-on-mental-health-services

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Law enforcement, mental health experts say Mount Horeb school …

(7 days ago) WebIf you or someone you know is dealing with suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or text "Hopeline" to the National Crisis Text Line at …

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2024/05/14/experts-grapple-with-difficult-decisions-in-mount-horeb-school-shooting/73631703007/

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H.R.628 - Mental Health in Schools Act of 2013 - Congress.gov

(2 days ago) WebShown Here: Introduced in House (02/13/2013) Mental Health in Schools Act of 2013 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise a community children and …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/628?s=1&r=61

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H.R.7108 - Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools …

(8 days ago) Web(a) Short title.—This Act may be cited as the “Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2024”. (b) Table of contents.—The table of contents of …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7108/text/ih

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H.R.1109 - Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2020

(5 days ago) Web(b) School-Based mental health and children.—Section 581 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290hh) (relating to children and violence) is amended to …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1109/text

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