S-1122 : Still Just a Bill

Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-04-10IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2019-04-10IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Academic performance and assessments
  • Child health
  • Mental health
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Education programs funding
  • Violent crime
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Teaching, teachers, curricula

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