New Federal Mental Health Services For Students Act Dedicates $300 Million To School-Behavioral Health Partnerships

A group of U.S. senators have re-introduced a piece of legislation aimed at helping schools team up with local mental health providers to provide students with on-site services.

The legislation, dubbed the Mental Health Services for Students Act, would provide $300 million in funding to education agencies, tribal schools, and community-based organizations to help foster the partnerships.

The legislation was re-introduced by Senators Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut) and Tina Smith (D-Minnesota), and co-sponsored by Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada), Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii . . .