Bill · H.R. 9513· House(119-HR-9513)
Community Schools and Health Equity Act
- Introduced
- 6/29/2026
- Last activity
- 6/29/2026 — 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
- Jesús García
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Community Schools and Health Equity Act directs the Secretary of Education to establish a competitive grant program. This program aims to support the integration of school-based health services into community schools. The Secretary of Education will work alongside the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement these grants. Eligible entities can use the funds to expand health services, hire personnel, or provide various wraparound services. Priority is given to entities serving high concentrations of low-income students and those in medically underserved areas.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill provides essential health, mental health, and nutrition services directly within the school environment for students.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
The bill prioritizes serving high concentrations of low-income students through expanded health and wraparound services.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8
The act expands school-based health services and partnerships with Federally qualified health centers to increase access.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Health Services: The bill allows for the expansion or establishment of school-based health services, including partnerships with Federally qualified health centers (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Increased Professional Support: Funds can be used for hiring and training essential personnel such as school nurses, mental health professionals, social workers, and community school coordinators (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Comprehensive Wraparound Services: The act supports the provision of nutrition assistance, housing support referrals, family engagement, and legal services (Section 2(c)(3)).
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Targeted Support for Vulnerable Groups: The bill provides for culturally and linguistically appropriate services for English learners and immigrant families (Section 2(c)(5)).
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Crisis and Trauma Care: Funds can support programs that address trauma-informed practices and crisis response services (Section 2(c)(6)).
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Career Development: The program supports building partnerships with institutions of higher education to develop health career pathways for students (Section 2(c)(7)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Administrative Reporting Requirements: Grant recipients are required to submit annual reports that include descriptions of student outcomes related to health, attendance, and academic performance, as well as data disaggregated by income, race, ethnicity, and English learner status (Section 2(f)(1)).
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 Low Income Households+8Good For Immigrants+6Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Young Adults+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+8Improves Mental Health Access+7Improves Opioid Crisis Response+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+6Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Affordable Housing+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+7
- 6/29/2026
- 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.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Shomari FiguresDemocrat · Alabama
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia