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US HR5526

US HR5526
Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act


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Introduced
10/08/2021
In Committee
10/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Richard B. Russell School Lunch Act to increase access to mental health resources, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act, amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to increase access to mental health resources in schools. The key provisions include: requiring local school wellness policies to address mental health promotion and education, and eating disorders; providing technical assistance to schools to promote mental health and establish resilient school environments; and increasing funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to support these efforts.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (31)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 10/08/2021)

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