School Social Worker Grant Bill

Official: School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act

IntroducedMarch 4, 2026

Education

Why This Matters

This bill helps schools by giving them funds to hire and keep social workers. This support is important for improving students' mental health and well-being.

If you have a child in school, this bill could lead to more support for their mental health.

Affects: Students and families in schools that hire social workers will benefit from this bill.

Summary

School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act This bill provides certain resources to increase the number of social workers in elementary and secondary schools. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to high-need local educational agencies to retain or hire school social workers. The bill also establishes a national technical assistance center for school social work to, among other duties, develop strategies for improving the effectiveness of the school social work workforce.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill would provide money to schools to hire social workers. 2. It aims to help schools keep social workers on staff. 3. The bill focuses on improving student mental health support. 4. It seeks to enhance the overall educational environment for students.

Who is affected?

Students and families in schools that hire social workers will benefit from this bill.