ASSIST Act
United States118th CongressHR-3761House of Representatives
Updated: Jun 2, 2023
Summary
Advancing Student Services In Schools Today Act or the ASSIST Act This bill establishes programs and requirements to support the provision of mental health and substance use disorder services at schools. Specifically, the bill provides for a 90% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) under Medicaid for services that are furnished by mental health and substance use disorder providers at schools or school-based health centers. Qualifying services include those provided by school counselors, social workers, and psychologists. The bill also establishes a grant program to increase the number of mental health and substance use disorder providers at schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
House of Representatives
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
House of Representatives
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