Bill · H.R. 4186· House(119-HR-4186)
Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act
- Introduced
- 6/26/2025
- Last activity
- 6/26/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Raja Krishnamoorthi
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ``Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act'' authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to eligible entities. These grants aim to support the mental and behavioral health of elementary and secondary school students. The program involves coordination between the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Funds are intended to help implement telehealth programs for mental and behavioral health care. Priority is given to schools in rural areas, high-poverty areas, or health professional shortage areas.
Yes· 3 of 14
Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill provides direct mental health support for elementary and secondary school students.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+8
The bill specifically funds telehealth programs to support the mental and behavioral health of K-12 students.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+6
The bill prioritizes rural schools to expand access to mental health services via telehealth.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Access to Care: The program targets students in rural areas or those who lack access to mental and behavioral health services (Section 2(a)).
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Telehealth Infrastructure: Grants can be used to purchase or upgrade equipment and technology to implement telehealth programs (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Supportive Environments: Funds can be used to ensure schools have sufficient space and personnel to support telehealth programs (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Staffing Support: The bill allows for hiring staff or providing additional compensation for those helping to administer telehealth programs (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Targeted Assistance: Priority is given to high-poverty schools, rural schools, and schools located in health professional shortage areas (Section 2(d)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Privacy Concerns: While the bill requires assurances that student information will be handled according to privacy laws, the use of student information through telehealth programs is a required component of the application process (Section 2(c)(2)(B)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+8Good For Rural Residents+6Good For Low Income Households+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+8Improves Healthcare Access+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+6Improves Internet Access+3Improves Data Privacy+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Improves Privacy Rights+2Increases Federal Power+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 6/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/5/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 7/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/26/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Becca BalintDemocrat · Vermont
Janelle BynumDemocrat · Oregon
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Greg LandsmanDemocrat · Ohio
Eric SorensenDemocrat · Illinois
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey