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US S1370

Mental Health in Schools Act of 2017


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Introduced
06/15/2017
In Committee
06/15/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Mental Health in Schools Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to revise a community children and violence program to assist local communities and schools in applying a public health approach to mental health services, including by: (1) revising eligibility requirements for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement; and (2) providing for comprehensive school mental health programs that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, trauma-informed, and age appropriate. A comprehensive school mental health program funded under this bill must assist children in dealing with trauma and violence. The bill makes only certain partnerships that include a state educational agency and one or more educational agencies, with a local agency serving as lead partner, eligible for funding. They include public or private entities that use evidence-based intervention. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shall develop a fiscally appropriate process for evaluating grant program activities, including the development of: (1) guidelines for the submission of program data by recipients; and (2) outcome measures to be applied by recipients in evaluating programs, including student and family measures and local educational measures.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to revise and expand a program that assists local communities and schools in applying a public health approach to mental health services for children. The bill provides funding for comprehensive school-based mental health programs that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, trauma-informed, and age-appropriate. These programs must assist children in dealing with trauma and violence, and include activities such as staff training, family engagement, and referrals to treatment services. The bill sets out specific requirements for eligible entities applying for funding and measures for evaluating the effectiveness of the programs.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 06/15/2017)

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