Youth Mental Health Services Act of 2021 This bill authorizes state and local educational agencies to use Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants to improve mental health services available to students. Specifically, it allows funds to be used for identifying and disseminating best practices for mental health first aid, emergency planning, coordination of services, and telehealth services.
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Youth Mental Health Services Act of 2021
USA117th CongressS-1390| Senate
| Updated: 4/27/2021
Youth Mental Health Services Act of 2021 This bill authorizes state and local educational agencies to use Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants to improve mental health services available to students. Specifically, it allows funds to be used for identifying and disseminating best practices for mental health first aid, emergency planning, coordination of services, and telehealth services.