H.R. 1109 · 116th Congress
Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2020
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- Grace Napolitano
- Introduced
- 2019-02-08
- Latest action
- 2020-09-30 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Summary
Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2020
This bill provides specific statutory authority for the Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) State Educational Agency Grant Program that is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The program supports school-based mental health services, including screening, treatment, and outreach programs.