H.R. 1649: Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act
This bill, titled the "Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act," aims to enhance mental health services available to students within the framework of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The key components of the bill include the following:
State Use of Funds
The bill amends existing provisions to allow states to use federal funds to:
- Identify and share best practices for mental health first aid.
- Establish or carry out emergency planning, including setting up emergency response teams for school-related incidents.
- Form partnerships with local health agencies, including nonprofit, public, and private mental health organizations, to improve service coordination.
- Provide access to telehealth services for students.
Local Educational Agency Applications
Changes are introduced requiring local educational agencies to detail how they plan to use allocated funds related to mental health services in their applications. Specifically, they must explain how resources will support the provision of mental health services as stipulated in section 4108 of the act.
Support for Technology in Mental Health Services
The bill emphasizes the effective use of technology in improving mental health services by permitting local educational agencies to provide technology aimed at enhancing these services. Moreover, if technology is part of mental health services, restrictions on the use of funds for technology infrastructure do not apply.
Overall Objectives
The overall goal of the "Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act" is to ensure that students have better access to mental health resources by promoting best practices, enhancing collaboration among health service providers, and leveraging technology to meet the needs of students in schools.
Relevant Companies
- CMI (Cummins Inc.): If telehealth services are implemented in schools, companies offering telehealth technology and platforms may see increased demand.
- AMGN (Amgen Inc.): As a biotechnology company, it may benefit from partnerships for mental health solutions and services incorporating biopharmaceuticals.
- LNT (Alliant Energy Corp): Potential involvement in mental health-related emergency planning and coordination efforts may also open new avenues for such companies.
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Sponsors
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Feb. 27, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Feb. 27, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. |
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