We have received text from H.R. 5557: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2025. This bill was received on 2025-09-23, and currently has 44 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2025 aims to enhance mental health support for children and adolescents, particularly through school-based programs. Here is a detailed overview of the provisions included in the bill:
Purpose and Overview
The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the Secretary of Education, to provide comprehensive mental health services in schools. This is intended to support children coping with various traumatic experiences, including grief, violence, and suicidal thoughts.
Key Provisions
School-Based Mental Health Services
- The provision of services must be culturally, linguistically, and developmentally appropriate.
- Services are required to be trauma-informed.
- Programs should incorporate positive behavioral interventions and supports.
Activities Funded
Grants awarded under this act can be used for:
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Implementing school- and community-based mental health programs that:
- Raise awareness about trauma and its effects.
- Train staff to recognize and address mental health issues and risk signs.
- Foster health and development through engaged community support.
- Providing technical assistance to community organizations.
- Developing partnerships among families, educational institutions, and mental health providers.
- Creating reporting mechanisms for violence-related incidents.
Eligibility for Grants
A partnership must include:
- A state educational agency and one or more local educational agencies.
- At least one community-based mental health provider.
Compliance and Distribution
All entities receiving support must comply with privacy laws regarding patient records. The Secretary will ensure that grants are distributed fairly across different regions, considering both urban and rural areas.
Duration and Evaluation of Grants
Grants will be awarded for a period of five years, with options for renewal. Entities will need to submit annual reports evaluating the effectiveness of their programs based on specific outcome measures established by the Secretary.
Funding Amounts
Each grant can be up to $2 million per year for five years, with a total authorization of $300 million for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to carry out these initiatives.
Geographical Considerations
The Secretary is tasked with ensuring equitable distribution of funding across various regions and demographics to foster broad access to mental health services for students nationwide.
Relevant Companies
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Representative Andrea Salinas Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Andrea Salinas:
- H.R.5604: To amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to prohibit the use of a member of the Armed Forces to enforce the immigration laws.
- H.R.5557: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2025
- H.R.4723: Mental Health for Latinos Act of 2025
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- H.R.3930: Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Representative Andrea Salinas on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Salinas.
Representative Andrea Salinas Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Andrea Salinas is worth $766.0K, as of October 3rd, 2025. This is the 357th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Salinas has approximately $348.5K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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