Bill · H.R. 4253· House(119-HR-4253)

Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2025

Age: 83 years

Connecticut

Introduced: 6/30/2025
Last activity: 6/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Rosa DeLauro
Cosponsors: - 127 - 2

Education

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2025 aims to increase the number of mental health service providers within schools. It establishes a grant program to support States and high-need local educational agencies in this effort. These agencies can use funds to recruit, hire, retain, and diversify mental health professionals. The bill targets high-need areas that do not meet specific staffing ratios for counselors, psychologists, or social workers. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis for periods of up to five years.

Yes· 3 of 14

Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill expands mental health services specifically for students in elementary and secondary schools.
Would students be better off under this?+8
The bill directly improves the availability of mental health services for students in schools.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+8
The bill directly aims to increase the number of providers to expand access to mental health services in schools.