Mental Health in Schools Program
Official: Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program Act of 2025
This bill establishes a program to support schools in hiring mental health providers by helping students afford their education. It aims to increase the number of qualified professionals available to support students' mental health needs.
1. This bill creates a program to help schools hire more mental health providers. 2. Graduate schools can partner with the government to reduce costs for students training in mental health. 3. The program will prioritize students who received federal financial aid in college. 4. The government will match contributions from schools to help cover student expenses. 5. This initiative aims to improve mental health services available in schools.
Students pursuing graduate degrees in school psychology, counseling, or social work.