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Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act

USA117th CongressHR-5526| House 
| Updated: 10/8/2021
Kathy E. Manning

Kathy E. Manning

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (30)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act This bill requires local educational agencies (LEAs) participating in the school lunch or breakfast programs to include in their local school wellness policies (1) goals for mental health promotion and education, and (2) nutrition guidelines for reducing childhood eating disorders. Such LEAs must also include registered dietitians and school-based mental health services providers in the development, implementation, and periodic review of such policies. The bill also requires the Department of Agriculture to provide information and technical assistance to school health professionals (including school-based mental health services providers) for use in establishing healthy school environments. Such technical assistance must promote mental health, encourage mental health assessments, and establish resilient school environments.
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Timeline
Oct 5, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2930
Introduced in Senate
Oct 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • October 5, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2930
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 8, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8450: Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act

Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act

USA117th CongressHR-5526| House 
| Updated: 10/8/2021
Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act This bill requires local educational agencies (LEAs) participating in the school lunch or breakfast programs to include in their local school wellness policies (1) goals for mental health promotion and education, and (2) nutrition guidelines for reducing childhood eating disorders. Such LEAs must also include registered dietitians and school-based mental health services providers in the development, implementation, and periodic review of such policies. The bill also requires the Department of Agriculture to provide information and technical assistance to school health professionals (including school-based mental health services providers) for use in establishing healthy school environments. Such technical assistance must promote mental health, encourage mental health assessments, and establish resilient school environments.
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Timeline
Oct 5, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2930
Introduced in Senate
Oct 8, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • October 5, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2930
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 8, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 8, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Kathy E. Manning

Kathy E. Manning

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (30)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)John Katko (Republican)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Ann Kirkpatrick (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 117-8450: Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted